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The final injury report for the #Chiefs vs. #Raiders Week 18 game is here, complete with game status designations.
The Detroit Lions (5-8) have declared their injury designations for their Week 15 matchup with the Tennessee Titans (9-4).
The Detroit Lions (5-8) have declared their injury designations for their Week 15 matchup with the Tennessee Titans (9-4) and they will be without four starters, two on each side of the ball: WR Kenny Golladay, OL Tyrell Crosby, DL Da’Shawn Hand, and CB Darryl Roberts.
QB Matthew Stafford and C Frank Ragnow have not been ruled out at this time and both appear to be headed towards game-time decisions in Nashville.
Here’s a look at the Lions’ full injury report, with the updated changes in injury status listed in bold.
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Kenny Golladay | Hip | No Practice | No Practice | No Practice |
| Tyrell Crosby | Ankle | No Practice | No Practice | No Practice |
| Da’Shawn Hand | Ankle | No Practice | No Practice | No Practice |
| Darryl Roberts | Hip | No Practice | No Practice | No Practice |
The conversations surrounding shutting Golladay down for the season are coming. “We’re really trying to get him back,” interim coach Darrell Bevell said. “He really wants to play, he wants to be in there. But that’s a conversation that — where we’re at in the season — that it might come to that (shutting him down).”
Expect Mohamad Sanu and rookie Quintez Cephus to continue to split Golladay’s snaps in Tennessee.
Crosby will likely be replaced in the starting lineup by Matt Nelson, who, along with left tackle Taylor Decker, are currently the only healthy offensive tackles on the active roster. Expect a roster move on Saturday, either removing Vaitai from IR or signing Dan Skipper to the active roster (as he is out of practice squad elevations) for depth.
It’s worth noting that the Lions do have an open spot on the active roster after placing Okudah on IR earlier this week.
Hand was back for one game, suffered a new injury, and is missing another game. This opens the door for Kevin Strong to take on a bigger role this Sunday.
Roberts being ruled out leaves the Lions with just three healthy corners on the active roster — Amani Oruwariye, Justin Coleman, and Mike Ford — with the fourth option being recently signed to the practice squad Tramaine Brock, who will likely be elevated on Saturday.
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Matthew Stafford | Rib/Right Thumb | No Practice | No Practice | Limited Practice |
| Frank Ragnow | Throat | No Practice | No Practice | No Practice |
| John Penisini | Shoulder | Limited Practice | Limited Practice | Limited Practice |
Despite Bevell suggesting Stafford would miss practice on Friday, it appears he got in some work, testing out his rib injury. Stafford will travel with the team to Nashville, but will he play?
“You guys have seen it,” Bevell said. “You guys have covered this team way longer than I have been here, and you know what he’s done and what he’s played through. So I’m not putting him past it.”
Ragnow missed practice again, this time to see a specialist regarding his throat injury, and his status for the game will be the determining factor, per Bevell: “The communication from him (the specialist) will be able to tell us, is it safe for him to play, is it totally clear, all those types of things are what we’re looking for.”
Both Stafford and Ragnow look they’re headed towards a game-time decision.
Penisini was limited all week but played a full game last week, and despite being listed as questionable, he seems in a good spot to play.
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| Adrian Peterson | Forearm | Limited Practice | Full Practice | Full Practice |
| Jason Cabinda | Illness | No Practice | Full Practice | Full Practice |
| Austin Bryant | Thigh | Limited Practice | Full Practice | Full Practice |
| Tracy Walker | Shoulder | Limited Practice | Full Practice | Full Practice |
| C.J. Moore | Ankle | Full Practice | Full Practice | Full Practice |
Back-back full practices and no injury designation for everyone in this group is a sign they should not be limited on Sunday.
The Detroit Lions (5-7) injury designations ahead of their Week 14 matchup with the Green Bay Packers (9-3) and Kenny Golladay, Tyrell Crosby, and Jeff Okudah have been ruled OUT.
The Detroit Lions (5-7) have declared their injury designations ahead of their Week 14 matchup with the Green Bay Packers (9-3) and three starters have been ruled out: Kenny Golladay, Tyrell Crosby, and Jeff Okudah.
Here’s a look at the Lions’ full injury report, with the updated changes in injury status listed in bold.
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Designation |
| Kenny Golladay | Hip | No Practice | No Practice | No Practice | OUT |
| Tyrell Crosby | Ankle | No Practice | No Practice | No Practice | OUT |
| Jeff Okudah | Groin | No Practice | No Practice | No Practice | OUT |
This has been trending in this direction all week.
Golladay will likely be replaced in the starting lineup by Mohamad Sanu, while rookie Quintez Cephus has proven he is capable — and deserving — of a larger role in the offense moving forward.
Crosby will be replaced at right tackle by Matt Nelson, and with a depth deficiency at tackle, expect a practice squad elevation of Dan Skipper on Saturday. Skipper, or possibly Joe Dahl, will be the only remaining options if the Lions suffer another injury at offensive tackle.
With Okudah out, the Lions will continue to roll with Amani Oruwariye, Justin Coleman, and Darryl Roberts at corner, with Mike Ford as the fourth option, backing up all three spots.
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Designation |
| Matthew Stafford | Right Thumb | Limited Practice | Limited Practice | Limited Practice | Questionable |
| D’Andre Swift | Illness | Limited Practice | Limited Practice | Full Practice | Questionable |
| John Penisini | Shoulder | Not Listed | Not Listed | Limited Practice | Questionable |
| Da’Shawn Hand | Groin | Limited Practice | Limited Practice | Limited Practice | Questionable |
| Austin Bryant | Thigh | Limited Practice | Limited Practice | Limited Practice | Questionable |
| C.J. Moore | Ankle | No Practice | Limited Practice | Limited Practice | Questionable |
Stafford should be ready to roll once again.
With Swift’s illness being identified as migraine headaches, there has been speculation swirling around his original concussion diagnosis that unexpectedly popped up a few weeks back. Bevell did his best to explain the situation — while trying to maintain Swift’s privacy publicly — at his morning press conference, but there is a fine line of difference between the two ailments.
As far as Swift’s availability/playing time this weekend, Bevell continues to say Swift is “trending in the right direction”, but also doesn’t plan on relying on him to jump back into a full-time role.
Penisini showed up on the injury report as limited today and was given a questionable designation. He will likely be evaluated on Saturday to see how his shoulder is progressing, and if he is not downgraded, there’s a good chance he will play on Sunday.
Hand and Bryant continue to string together limited practices, but will either finally return to action this week? It still looks like a coin flip.
Moore getting back on the field after injuring his ankle last Sunday and missing practice on Wednesday is a good sign, but he’s not out of the woods yet. His status will likely be decided during warmups on Sunday.
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Designation |
| Kerryon Johnson | Knee | Limited Practice | Full Practice | Full Practice | No Designation |
| Everson Griffen | Non-injury related | Not Listed | Not Listed | No Practice | No Designation |
Johnson looks fully ready to play, and with no injury designation, he should get a full complement of snaps on Sunday.
Griffen missed today’s practice with a non-injury, so this listing is just a formality — he’s good to go.
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The final injury report of the week complete with game status designations for the Chiefs and Jets in Week 8.
Examining the Detroit Lions injury designation for Week 7 as they head to Atlanta to take on the Falcons.
The Detroit Lions (2-3) will take on the Atlanta Falcons (1-5) in Week 7 and both teams are entering the contest with a relatively healthy roster. The only Lions player listed with an injury designation this week is cornerback Desmond Trufant, who has been ruled OUT.
Here’s a look at the Lions’ injury report, with the updated changes in injury status listed in bold.
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Designation |
| Desmond Trufant | Hamstring | No Practice | No Practice | No Practice | OUT |
Trufant was drafted by the Falcons in 2013 and started 97 games for them before being let go this offseason. He surely had this game circled on his calendar and has to be disappointed he will not be able to play but after two weeks of not being able to practice, his hamstring will once again keep him OUT.
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Designation |
| None |
No players listed as questionable this week.
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Designation |
| Frank Ragnow | Groin | No Practice | Limited Practice | Full Practice | No designation |
| Joe Dahl | Groin | Full Practice | Full Practice | Full Practice | No designation |
| Trey Flowers | Wrist | No Practice | Limited Practice | Full Practice | No designation |
| Marvin Jones | Knee | No Practice | Limited Practice | Full Practice | No designation |
| Danny Amendola | Foot | Limited Practice | Limited Practice | Full Practice | No designation |
Dahl returned from injured reserve last weekend and saw a subdued role in last Sunday’s game, not finding the field until the third offensive series. After a week of full practices, he will be cleared to return to full duty, but it’s unclear if that means he will return to his starting role at left guard.
Ragnow, Flowers, and Jones all followed the same practice participation pattern this week, taking the day off on Wednesday, getting in a limited practice on Thursday, and a full practice on Friday. No injury designation means they are ready to go for Sunday and all should start.
Amendola saw two limited practices before getting a full workload on Sunday and he should also start without issue.
The Detroit Lions Week 13 opponent, the Chicago Bears, have declared their injury designations and have ruled out 6 players for Thanksgiving.
The Detroit Lions (3-7-1) Week 13 opponent, the Chicago Bears (5-6), have declared their injury designations ahead of their Thanksgiving day matchup at Ford Field.
The Bears only have six players listed on their injury report, but all six are not be cleared to play on Thursday.
WR Taylor Gabriel (concussion)
TE Ben Braunecker (concussion)
TE Adam Shaheen (foot)
RT Bobby Massie (ankle)
LB Danny Trevathan (elbow)
S Sherrick McManis (groin)
Gabriel and Braunecker are both in the league’s concussion protocol and will miss this game. This is good news for the Lions as the last time these two teams faced off, Gabriel and Braunecker each scored a touchdown — two of the three scored by the Bears offense on the day.
Braunecker isn’t the only tight end ruled out for the Bears in this game. Starter Trey Burton was recently placed on injured reserve and reserve Adam Shaheen is also out. The Bears will now turn to their fourth option at tight end — JP Holtz.
Right tackle Bobby Massie is expected to miss several weeks with his ankle injury and the Bears will likely have to turn to former Lion Cornelius Lucas to start in his place.
Starting linebacker Danny Trevathan is the Bears biggest loss on defense and he will be replaced in the starting lineup by Nick Kwiatkoski. Kwiatkoski has nine tackles, a sack, and an interception against the Lions last time out.
McManis was the Bears’ third option at safety, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see them lean on their nickel cornerbacks more in this game.
The Detroit Lions have released their Week 13 injury designations and declared quarterback Matthew Stafford, while center Frank Ragnow has been cleared from the league’s concussion protocol.
The Detroit Lions (3-7-1) have announced their injury designations ahead of their Week 13 matchup with the Chicago Bears (5-6) on Thanksgiving day at Ford Field.
The Lions have 13 players listed on the injury report, with four being ruled out, another six listed as questionable and three not being listed with a designation.
QB Matthew Stafford (back, hip)
WR Marvin Hall (foot)
CB Rashaan Melvin (ribs)
RET. Jamal Agnew (ankle)
Stafford is working hard to return to the field but is still not medically cleared. Maybe the extra rest ahead of the next game will give him the time he needs to heal up, or maybe the team will look ahead to the future and shut him down for the season. Only time will tell.
Hall was in a walking boot after the last game and unsurprisingly won’t play in this game. The Lions only have three healthy wide receivers active right now, so a roster move may be made before tomorrow’s game.
Melvin was a game-time decision last Sunday, but his rib injury is apparently more significant than what was originally thought. Amani Oruwariye will most likely get the start as the third Lions corner in his place.
Agnew is still not ready to play, meaning the Lions will turn to Ty Johnson on kick returned and most likely Danny Amendola on punt returns — as Hall, the second in line on punt returns, is also out.
QB Jeff Driskel (hamstring)
TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder)
EDGE Trey Flowers (concussion)
DT Damon Harrison (groin)
DL Da’Shawn Hand (ankle)
S Tracy Walker (knee)
Driskel was limited in all three practices this week, nursing a hamstring injury, but expectations are he will give it a go on Thursday and start the game. If Driskel can’t play or aggravates his injury the Lions would turn to undrafted rookie David Blough.
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Hockenson was limited to start the week but was upgraded to full on Wednesday and is expected to be fine to play.
Flowers saw limited work on Tuesday and a full practice on Wednesday suggesting he only needs medical clearance from an independent doctor to pass the league’s concussion protocol. If he does, he will start.
Harrison is going through his standard limited week and expectations are he will be good to start. It’s possible he will see fewer snaps, but he should play.
Hand and Walker saw limited practices all week after not being able to practice the week prior. Both will likely be game-time decisions. If either play, it will be a big boost to the Lions defense.
C Frank Ragnow (concussion)
OG Kenny Wiggins (knee)
P Sam Martin (abdomen)
Ragnow is not listed with an injury designation, meaning he is expected to start on Thursday. It has not yet been confirmed if he has passed the medical stage of the concussion protocol, but if he hasn’t, him being listed in this section suggests the team expects him to.
Wiggins’ knee doesn’t appear to be an issue as he was listed as having full practices all week.
Martin was upgraded to a full practice on Wednesday and does not carry an injury designation into the game. He’s good to go.
Washington Week 12 injury designations include tight end Vernon Davis listed as OUT and defensive tackle Daron Payne listed as Doubtful.
As the Detroit Lions prepare for Week 12, Washington has declared their injury declarations for this weekend’s game at FedEx Field. Despite having 14 players listed on the injury report, Washington is actually relatively healthy with only five players unable to get in a full complement of work at practices.
Let’s take a closer look at who won’t play, whose status is in question and those who will play on Sunday despite being banged up.
TE Vernon Davis (concussion) — placed on injured reserve
Davis has been placed on injured reserve after battling a concussion for most of the season.
DL Daron Payne (ankle)
Payne did not practice at all this week but Washington is holding a sliver of hope he could be ready by Sunday. If he can’t play, Tim Settle (who missed last game with a hamstring injury) would likely start at nose tackle in his place.
RB Adrian Peterson (toe)
RB Chris Thompson (toe)
CB Josh Norman (hamstring)
All week Washington coaches have said they expect Peterson to play, while Thompson is coming off a missed game and could also return.
Norman practiced in full Wednesday and Thursday but was downgraded to limited on Friday. It’s unclear is this was planned or if he suffered a setback, but he could be a game-time decision.
WR Terry McLaurin (wrist)
WR Paul Richardson (hamstring)
RT Morgan Moses (thumb)
DL Jonathan Allen (ankle/knee)
DL Tim Settle (hamstring)
LB Cole Holcomb (thumb)
S Montae Nicholson (ankle)
S Deshazor Everett (ankle)
P Tress Way (right shin)
The most positive news from this section is that starting defensive lineman Jonathan Allen improved from no practice on Wednesday to limited on Thursday, then full on Friday and does not carry an injury designation into the game.
The rest of the players in this section are not listed with an injury designation as expected.
The Detroit Lions Week 12 injury report is headlined by Matthew Stafford but another six players were also unable to practice on Wednesday including Frank Ragnow, Trey Flowers, Da’Shawn Hand, Tracy Walker, Jamal Agnew, and Nick Bawden.
The Detroit Lions (3-6-1) are heading to Washington (1-9) for a Week 12 matchup of two underperforming and banged-up teams.
The Lions have been bitten by the injury bug once again, which is beginning to happen with an unforgiving regularity. In addition to the four players who were unable to play due to injury, another five were forced from last weekend’s game, including Frank Ragnow and Trey Flowers who suffered concussions, as well as Tracy Walker, Jamal Agnew, and Nick Bawden who all suffered lower-body injuries.
QB Matthew Stafford (back, hip)
C Frank Ragnow (concussion)
EDGE Trey Flowers (concussion)
DL Da’Shawn Hand (ankle)
S Tracy Walker (knee)
RET. Jamal Agnew (ankle)
P Sam Martin (abdomen)
FB Nick Bawden (knee) — placed on injured reserve
Ahead of last week’s game, it was reported that Stafford’s injury could last up to six weeks, but he may be able to return sooner. “Sooner” doesn’t appear to be this week as Stafford is still only observing practices.
Ragnow and Flowers are currently in concussion protocol, so it’s not overly surprising that they were unable to practice today. Brain injuries are unique but we will likely learn more about their health after their practice report status on Thursday.
Hand still not being able to practice is concerning.
Walker surprising returned to the field last Sunday but only lasted 23 snaps before being injured again and leaving the field. Agnew was also forced from last week’s game with injuries and we likely won’t know much more about their availability until tomorrow.
With punter Matt Wile on the practice squad, it looks like the Lions will be giving Martin some rest days to get fully healthy. Martin has yet to miss any game action this season.
We found out after practice that not only was Bawden not at practice but he was being placed on injured reserve — his season is cut short once again.
RT Rick Wagner (concussion)
C.J. Moore (hamstring)
Wagner is still moving through the NFL’s concussion protocol and a return to practice today is a big step in the right direction. He still needs to have a full practice and then be cleared by an independent doctor but he is getting closer to returning to game action.
Moore didn’t leave last week’s game with an injury, so this injury must have popped up after the game sometime. Limited at this point is good news but we will know more as the week progresses.
DE Romeo Okwara (groin)
WR Danny Amendola (hand)
DT Damon Harrison (groin)
DT Mike Daniels (foot)
DT A’Shawn Robinson (ankle, thumb)
NT John Atkins (wrist)
CB Darius Slay (neck)
S Will Harris (quad)
Most of the players listed here being removed from the injury report isn’t overly surprising, with one glaring exception — Romeo Okwara.
Okwara was limited for most of last week but was unable to play in the game over the weekend, so not being listed here suggests either a miraculous recovery or that the team was exercising a lot of caution last Sunday.
The Detroit Lions Week 11 opponent, the Dallas Cowboys, have released their injury designations and ruled LG Connor Williams OUT.
The Detroit Lions Week 11 opponent, the Dallas Cowboys have declared their inactives for this weekend’s game at Ford Field.
While the Cowboys are relatively healthy, they will be down 20-percent of their starting offensive line and there’s a chance they could be down as much as 40-percent come game-time.
LG Connor Williams (knee)
Williams had arthroscopic knee surgery on Tuesday and is expected to miss time. “In his place,” Cowboys Wire’s Cody Milligan points out, “the Cowboys will start sixth-year pro Xavier Su’a-Filo. Su’a-Filo started eight games for the Cowboys in 2018 after being signed as a free agent.”
This is a downgrade for the Cowboys, and may not be the end of their injury issues on the offensive line.
RT La’el Collins (knee, back)
S Jeff Heath (shoulders)
Collins didn’t practice on Wednesday or Thursday and returned to a limited practice on Friday, but most people in the know are expecting him to play. With Williams already out, losing Collins would be a blow to their offensive line.
Heath, a Cowboys captain and Michigan native (he’s from Lake Orion), has been limited all week and is coming off a game that saw him with his lowest snap count of the season. Even if he is able to play this weekend, he may be limited on Sunday.
WR Armani Cooper (knee, ankle)
WR Michael Gallup (knee)
LT Tyron Smith (ankle)
RG Zack Martin (back, ankle, elbow)
OT Cameron Fleming (calf)
DE DeMarcus Lawrence (neck)
DE Michael Bennett (non-injury)
DT Antwaun Woods (shoulder)
LB Sean Lee (pectoral)
CB C.J. Goodwin (knee)
There are a lot of other Cowboys banged in this section — including eight starters — but they are all in position to play on Sunday.
