The Detroit Lions (5-10) have announced their injury declarations for their Week 17 matchup with the Minnesota Vikings (6-9) and while the Lions have ruled out three players, Matthew Stafford and Frank Ragnow appear likely to play.
Here’s a look at the Lions’ latest injury report, with the updated changes listed in bold.
Ruled OUT
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Kenny Golladay | Hip | No Practice | No Practice | No Practice |
| Tyrell Crosby | Ankle | Limited Practice | No Practice | No Practice |
| Joe Dahl | Back | No Practice | No Practice | No Practice |
After yesterday’s press conference it was clear Golladay’s season was over, and now with Crosby and Dahl also ruled out, their season comes to a close as well.
Hal Vaitai will continue to start at right tackle in place of Crosby, and Dahl’s absence will leave a vacancy at center behind Frank Ragnow. Expect practice squad center Evan Brown to either be signed or elevated on Saturday as insurance at the position.
Questionable
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Matthew Stafford | Right thumb, ribs, ankle | No Practice | Limited Practice | Limited Practice |
| Frank Ragnow | Throat | Limited Practice | Limited Practice | Limited Practice |
| Jamie Collins | Neck | No Practice | No Practice | Limited Practice |
“Well there was no setback,” Interim coach Darrell Bevell said of Stafford in his pre-practice presser. “He’s still improving. I mean, he’s sore, he has some issues going on, but he was out there. He didn’t do a ton, but he was limited in practice. So, see how he goes today and what it feels like tomorrow.”
While he’s not out of the woods yet, it’d be a shock if Stafford missed this game.
Ragnow talked with the media today — talked (!) — which is usually a precursor to him returning to game action. He was in good spirits and appears ready to play on Sunday.
Collins practiced for the first time in two weeks today, and while that is a good sign for his availability, things could still go either way at this point. This could come down to a game-time decision.
No Injury Designation
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Danny Amendola | Non-injury related | No Practice | No Practice | Full Practice |
Amendola returned to practice today and doesn’t carry an injury designation into the game. He’s good to go.
Injured reserve
- DT Danny Shelton (IR) began practicing last week
- EDGE Trey Flowers (IR) is eligible to return at anytime
- CB Desmond Trufant (IR) is eligible to return at anytime
Unless any of these three are activated on Saturday, their seasons will also come to a close.