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Lions Monday medical report – post-week 11 injury updates

Lions Monday medical report – post-week 11 updates on injured Lions players including Carlton Davis, Alex Anzalone and more

Another week, another injury to a Lions front-7 player. This time it’s a forearm fracture to Alex Anzalone. Fortunately, this injury will allow him to return this year and probably stronger than ever as I explain in my feature article.

Pending concerns include Shane Zylstra’s neck and Allen Robinson’s possible concussion. Many other players went down during the Jaguars game but most of those injuries appear to be minor.

On Monday, Dan Campbell gave a pessimistic update on Ifeatu Melifonwu saying “something came up…. he won’t be ready for a while… this is a different injury”. This may be due to Melifonwu’s new finger injury last week.

Here is the list of what I saw in the Jaguars game along with suspected diagnoses:

Amik Robertson – 1q 10:00 left thigh contusion

At the end of the first drive, he appeared to be hit in the left thigh which may have caused a simple charley horse. I didn’t see anything with the ankles or knees. He limped off but returned the next nickel package which was during the 3rd drive. He played the rest of the game with no noticeable effects.

Amik’s dad confirms that he is just fine.

Jahmyr Gibbs – 1q 1:50 mild abdominal contusion

Gibbs landed on the ball which could have caused an abdominal contusion, rib cartilage injury, or just wind. He left after the play but returned the same drive and finished out the game.

Frank Ragnow – 2q 9:19 left elbow/forearm contusion

Ragnow took a helmet directly to his left elbow/forearm area and came up grimacing. He didn’t miss a play. He finished the game without any kind of elbow wrap or pad which is reassuring. Likely, he just had a mild contusion.

Alex Anzalone – 2q 2:36 left forearm fracture

See my full article for details. Anzalone should be back within 6-8 weeks with no long-term concerns.

Carlton Davis – left thumb fracture earlier in week

Davis didn’t play in the second half but this presumably was a precaution for the left thumb fracture he suffered in practice a few days ago. Dan Campbell stated on Monday that during the game “he didn’t feel quite right”, so this is something to monitor this week.

Here is the cast/splint he was playing with:

Za’Darius Smith – 2q 00:45 right torso/ribs contusion

Smith took an elbow to the right torso which could have caused a rib or abdomen injury. He was in visible pain on the ground for a while but only missed one play. Likely this is just a contusion with the worst case being a rib fracture.

Penei Sewell – 3q 1:12 torso strain

Video was obscured but he did get his torso crushed by Ragnow. Two plays later, Sewell landed hard on his torso which may have aggravated the initial issue. He didn’t miss a play and finished the game in good shape.

Allen Robinson – 4q 5:18 possible concussion

Robinson takes a hard blow to the head here and also bangs his head on the ground. He is slow getting up which is concerning for a concussion. He tried to stay in for the next play but was sent off for a concussion evaluation. Presumably he has passed the evaluation since there has been no news. Delayed symptoms are possible and we should know that by Wednesday.

Shane Zylstra – 4q 6:22 neck

Zylstra pulled himself out after this play and was officially listed as a neck injury. He did not return to the game. I reviewed all his plays in the 4th quarter and nothing jumped out. Neck injuries often don’t show much on video as we saw with Saivion Smith’s temporary paralysis in 2022. Hopefully, this is just a simple cervical muscle strain.

Lions options for replacing injured Taylor Decker vs the Texans

The Detroit Lions options for replacing injured Taylor Decker vs the Texans if the veteran LT can’t play

The Detroit Lions appear poised to overcome some more injury-related adversity in the team’s Week 10 trip to Houston. Left tackle Taylor Decker is unlikely to play for Detroit in the Sunday night game after not practicing all week with a shoulder injury.

“I don’t see him practicing today,” Lions head coach Dan Campbell said of Decker in his Friday morning press conference. “It’s about how he heals up. I don’t feel like this is something major, but we need to really see how he feels overthe next 48 hours.”

That’s not a promising sign for Decker’s availability against the Texans. If Decker is indeed out, the Lions lose a bedrock starter at left tackle for a game against one of the more aggressive defenses in the league.

Any Decker absence would require some serious scrambling for the Lions offensive line. With both starting guards, Graham Glasgow and Kevin Zeitler, being exclusively interior players, that means one of the depth tackles would get the nod.

Moving Penei Sewell from right to left

Switching All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell from his normal side to the left is one potential solution. It’s what the Lions did in Weeks 2 and 3 of the 2023 season when Decker was sidelined.

It’s not a perfect solution. Sewell had two of his three lowest-graded games of his career by PFF while playing at left tackle. He hasn’t taken a known practice rep on the left side since the summer of 2022 other than those weeks, as well.

The Lions would need to decide if it’s worth getting weaker at right tackle by moving Sewell to the left side, where he hasn’t been as effective. Especially in run blocking, the Lions lean heavily on Sewell being the best right tackle in the league.

Dan Skipper

Typically the Lions extra tackle and 6th lineman in heavy formations, Skipper has been the only other tackle active on game days for the vast majority of the season. His preseason and training camp playing left tackle specifically was a mixed bag.

The 6-foot-9 Skipper tends to play too tall in pass protection, a real issue against more athletic and smaller pass rushers. That’s not a major issue against Houston, which tends to play bigger ends outside of Will Anderson — whose status for Sunday is up in the air due to injury, too.

Interestingly, Skipper has performed better at right tackle than left throughout his career in preseason and brief opportunities in the regular season. If Sewell kicks to the left side, Skipper’s relative struggles on the right side could be exacerbated.

Colby Sorsdal

Now in his second season, Sorsdal has been a healthy scratch most of 2024 and has only played on special teams when active. The 2023 fifth-round pick repped exclusively at right tackle in training camp and preseason, stepping in when Sewell needed rest or else repping with the second- and third-team offenses.

Sorsdal did not have an encouraging summer, consistently struggling with the speed of the Lions defense in practices and the speed of the game in preseason matchups against Pittsburgh and Kansas City. Simply out of familiarity with the right side, Sorsdal would likely be the starting option there if Sewell flips sides.

Jamarco Jones

The veteran Jones is on the Lions practice squad after joining the team in preseason. He played well at left tackle in the exhibition matchup against the Chiefs and does have some limited NFL regular-season experience starting on the left side, though he’s primarily played right guard in his stops with the Seahawks and Titans.

Jones also has some live-game experience playing as an extra tackle, which could come in handy if Skipper is required to play as a starter. If he avoids penalties, which has been a struggle for him going back to his college days, Jones is the most effective pass blocker of the reserve options.

Giovanni Manu

Manu was drafted in the fourth round with the implicit knowledge that he was not ready, nor would be ready to play in 2024. That’s been made clear by multiple coaching comments.

The giant Canadian collegian has been a healthy scratch all season and was one of PFF’s lowest-graded pass blockers in the preseason. Those low grades passed the eye/sniff test based on the very technically raw Manu from what we witnessed in practices, too. He should be considered an emergency-option only.

 

Lions Monday medical report after wet Lambeau Field victory

Lions Monday medical report and injury analysis after wet Lambeau Field victory in Week 9

The Packers game appears to have been a generally healthy one for the Lions, and we might have the rainy weather to thank for that. Slow conditions can decrease injury risk given Newton’s second law of motion (force = mass x acceleration).

The slipperiness of the field may have also helped Jahmyr Gibbs avoid a serious ankle or knee injury as explained below.

In Dan Campbell’s Monday press conference, he was not asked and did not comment about any injuries.

Here are the injuries seen on initial watch along with possible diagnoses:

Jahmyr Gibbs, left ankle sprain or right knee bone bruise – 3q 11:00

Gibbs had his left foot dangerously trapped which can cause a high ankle sprain or fracture. While this wasn’t a hip-drop tackle, the mechanism of injury is the same. On video, there is a slight external rotation of the ankle which may have caused a mild high ankle sprain. Gibbs’ foot is able slip out to avoid a more serious injury.

On the subsequent step, the right leg extends outward and plants hard which put him at risk for a knee hyperextension. The slippery field may have helped prevent a more serious injury as his right foot is able to slide just a bit. Fortunately, the video did not show any knee deformity, although a knee bone bruise is still possible.

Gibbs was limping later in the drive but was still able to end the drive with a touchdown. He didn’t play much after that although he did return to the game in the 4th quarter which is reassuring. I expect him to be fine for the Texans game but we’ll see what the Wednesday injury report brings.

Jalen Reeves-Maybin, left shoulder – 4q 13:01

His left arm appears to be slightly tugged by the Packer player’s bent legs during the tackle. The main concern is a subluxation of the shoulder joint. He was nursing his left arm during the next play and went to the bench after that. Good news is that he did return to the game late for the onside kick.

He’ll likely get imaging on the shoulder to check for any damage like a labral tear. Hopefully, the results are negative and this is just a mild shoulder sprain.

Carlton Davis, right shoulder/arm – 4q 10:34

Davis’s right arm or shoulder was bothering him after the play. A stinger is possible as his neck was torqued to the left and he was flexing his fingers afterwards which could indicate tingling or sensation loss. Also possible is a contusion due to the direct impact to the right shoulder.

The unlikely worst-case scenario would be a pec tear which can happen when a runner breaks away while a tackler is wrapping up. We saw this earlier in the year with Kyle Peko.

Davis missed some plays but returned to the game later which is reassuring. We should know by Wednesday whether there is any significant concern.

Penei Sewell, right low ankle sprain – 4q 3:42

Sewell’s ankle appeared to suffer a mild inversion which can cause a low ankle sprain. I didn’t see anything more concerning than that although the video was partially obscured. He was able to finish out the rest of the game. A mild low ankle sprain would be a good outcome and would not affect his availability for the Texans game.

Sewell suffered a mild right ankle sprain back in week one which is likely healed at this point, but an aggravation of that injury is a possibility.

Gimme Him: One player Titans would steal from Lions

The Tennessee Titans need some help at offensive tackle, making this an easy target to grab off the Detroit Lions’ roster.

The Tennessee Titans will be back on the field Sunday when they face the Detroit Lions in Week 8 action. 

That, of course, provides those of us here at Titans Wire the opportunity to hypothetically steal from the Lions’ roster in search of depth and/or talent upgrades.

The Titans are struggling, coming off an embarrassing loss to the Buffalo Bills, and need talent across the board. The Lions are on a completely different spectrum and have many players who could upgrade the Titans’ roster. 

There are many players on the Lions roster who are intriguing names for this exercise, and would make a ton of sense. There is no doubt that QB Jared Goff would be an upgrade over either Will Levis or Mason Rudolph. WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, RB Jahmyr Gibbs, and TE Sam LaPorta would all be amazing as well.

However, the Titans’ offense will continue to struggle until the gaping hole at right tackle is filled, and the Lions’ Penei Sewell is one of the best in the league. 

A first-round selection in the 2021 NFL draft from Oregon has been a standout since entering the league and is one of the catalysts in revitalizing the Lions franchise. At 6-foot-5, 335 pounds, he is an explosive run blocker and, most importantly, an outstanding pass blocker and consistently grades near the top of the Lions’ PFF rankings.

After signing a four-year, $112 million extension in early 2024, he would also be a long-term bookend to JC Lathan at tackle, transforming the Titans offensive line from a severe weakness and liability to potentially one of the better units in the league. 

What are your thoughts, Titans fans? Would you pick Penei Sewell or steal an entirely different player from the Detroit Lions?

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Ben Johnson says Lions still have more tricks up their sleeve after Dallas game

Ben Johnson says Lions still have more tricks up their sleeve after Dallas game

The Lions dominated the Dallas Cowboys Sunday by a score of 47-9. That game included a touchdown that came from offensive coordinator Ben Johnson’s bag of tricks.

The play started with WR Amon-Ra St. Brown in motion. Quarterback Jared Goff took the snap, then handed off to RB David Montgomery. Monty then handed off to St. Brown who tossed it back to Goff. Goff then launched deep and found TE Sam LaPorta for a 52-yard score that helped give the Lions a 17-3 lead early in the second quarter.

You might think the bag is empty for the Lions and Johnson, but as Lee Corso would say, “Not so fast, my friend.”

“Oh yeah,” Johnson said when asked if there are trick plays from games they did not use. “Each and every week we stock up, and so that’s been constant. It just so happened last week that we wanted to unload them.”

That was just one of a handful of trick plays the Lions tried against the Cowboys. They also tried throwing a pass to OT Taylor Decker, ran a hook a ladder to OT Penei Sewell and had OT Dan Skipper run routes as a wide receiver.

Johnson had this to say about preparing all those trick plays: “It was one of the things that we talked about last week, what is our identity, and one of those three was being detailed, and that’s something springtime, training camp, up until now that we are very demanding out of our players. Really every position group and so when we are like that, you get into a game week, and we have more volume, or we have nuances that maybe we don’t get a ton of reps on. They have to decipher it and handle it, and they do a great job of it. That combined with some of them are for premier looks and if we don’t get that look, we get out of it. I mean, go back a couple weeks ago when we called the pass to Jared (Goff), I want to say Houston ran the same play but it wasn’t quite a premier look in my opinion, and so – I think (Texans WR) Stefon Diggs had to run for the touchdown when they did it. So, we do have some elements of that where we have to get the right look. We’re not just calling plays to call plays because we think they look cool. It’s really by design and intent and then our guys carry it the rest of the way.”

The Lions tried using Decker as an eligible receiver during last year’s meeting in Dallas, but according to the officials, Decker never reported as eligible, wiping out the two-point conversion attempt. Detroit got their revenge and then some. And while those plays are now on film, Johnson is not worried.

“This game’s been around for a long time and our challenge as a coaching staff,” Johnson said. “And I say it to the offensive staff quite a bit, is we can run a million different types of plays and because of that, I don’t like to run the same one twice. I don’t like to do it within a game, I don’t like to do it within a season. We certainly do have some staples that I will repeat at times, but we’re charged with let’s have a little creativity. Defenses, they’re doing their film study, they’re looking at things, they’re finding, ‘Hey out of this formation, they’re doing this, that and the other.’ And we try to mix it up. So, from that regard, I’m not worried about putting things on tape. If anything else, it’s just going to help set up the next thing down the road, and yeah, the well is deep in terms of the thoughts.”

The Lions could very well break out another fun play this week in what is now a huge divisional game against the 5-0 Minnesota Vikings for first place in the NFC North.

The Lions blatantly disrespected the Cowboys by running a trick play for Penei Sewell while up by 28 points

Dan Campbell HATES the Cowboys.

In case there was any doubt, the Detroit Lions do not like the Dallas Cowboys. In fact, after ruining Jerry Jones’ birthday in a 47-9 laugher on Sunday, I’d go as far as to say that Dan Campbell’s team actually hates the Cowboys.

I know this because the Lions were still running up the score in every possible way, even after they were up by four touchdowns.

The most egregious example came at the end of the third quarter, with the Lions leading 37-9 while in the red zone. Rather than run a straight-up play, Detroit elected to dig into its bag of tricks. It did so by running a hook and ladder for All-Pro OFFENSIVE LINEMAN Penei Sewell.

While the play would come back because of an ineligible man downfield on Detroit’s Frank Ragnow, the levels of disrespect here are simply unmatched:

https://twitter.com/nickbaumgardner/status/1845599838349439019

Take notice, Cowboys fans. This is where your team is. A Super Bowl contender is basically laughing at your squad when it runs plays like this, and I don’t hate it at all.

Three players to watch in the Lions vs Bucs game in Week 2

Three players to watch in the Lions vs Bucs game in Week 2

It may not have been pretty but the Detroit Lions won their first game of the season last week against the Los Angeles Rams. Yes, the Lions did lose their grasp of a 17-3 lead but fortunately, they had a good enough drive to get to overtime and an even better drive in overtime.

Outside of their run game, the Lions offense looked like they were shaking off some of the rust in Week 1. But they had big performances from David Montgomery and Jameson Williams. Meanwhile, the Lions defense had a bend-but-do-n’t-break type of game.

At times, they would get torched by Rams quarterback Mathew Stafford and receiver Cooper Kupp. That connection felt automatic in that game. Fortunately, the Lions were able to make two stops in the final four minutes of regulation. From there, the Lions offense handled their business and did what was needed to get points on the board and win the game.

Now we move to Week 2 and it’s another home game for Detroit. This time, they welcome the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. I expect to see receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown with a big game on Sunday, and I do believe the Lions rushing attack will do its thing, per usual. With that, I do have six total players to watch for in the Lions and Buccaneers game on Sunday.

CB Terrion Arnold

Starting with the Detroit Lions, eyes should be on cornerback Terrion Arnold this week. In his first career start, he did give up eight catches for 57 yards and did get hit with two pass interference calls. Despite giving up a high percentage of passes against one of the best quarterbacks in the game, Arnold was physical and around the football in week one.

That’s all Dan Campbell and the Detroit Lions could ask for to be honest. Arnold finished with 8 tackles and closed quickly to the football. While he was matched up against one of the best receivers in football with Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, there was reassurance from head coach Dan Campbell.

Speaking to the media after their win, Campbell said, “He’s [Arnold] gonna be a good corner in this league for a while.” Meanwhile, Cooper Kupp told Arnold that “he’s one of them ones.” So, while the stat line may say one thing, coaches and players are saying another about the Lions’ first-round pick from the 2024 NFL Draft.

Against the Bucs, Arnold will have his hands full against receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Both players should be automatic plays in your fantasy leagues but the hope is for Arnold to have an improved stat line in week two. All eyes should be on him as he tries to come up with some key plays for the Detroit defense this week.

RT PENEI SEWELL

Offensively, all eyes should be on the right tackle this week against the Bucs. Right now, we’re monitoring the ankle injury sustained by right tackle Penei Sewell. He had gotten injured during one of the last practices of the summer and he battled through the injury last week. However, he’s ended up on the injury report this week and it’s unclear if he ends up playing this week.

If Sewell does sit for this game, the Lions will have to decide who they play at right tackle. Do they play Dan Skipper? Or should they activate Colby Sorsdal or Giovanni Manu?

Playing the guessing game, I would have to think the Lions will keep Manu inactive for the second game of the season. It just doesn’t seem like he’s ready to go just yet. But we could see Colby Sorsdal start in place of Sewell.

Last season, Sorsdal played in 253 offensive snaps but he only earned a 41.8 overall grade from PFF. He allowed one sack and had two penalties and started 3 games in 2023. That said, Sorsdal was inactive last week. That leads me to believe that he would need to have one heck of a week in practice to get the nod over Dan Skipper.

It feels like the Lions are confident in playing Skipper when they’re in a pinch. That’s what it feels like it will be this week for the Lions starter at right tackle. Stay updated on the Lions injury report throughout the weekend but I’d expect Skipper to start if Sewell can’t play.

DT DJ Reader

Lastly, we’re finally going to see DJ Reader play for the Lions. It’s unclear how many snaps he’ll play or if he’ll even start for the Lions. However, I’d expect him to start alongside Alim McNeill.

There’s doubt that Marcus Davenport will play against the Bucs and if that’s the case, I’d expect a heavy dosage of Josh Paschal and Levi Onwuzurike starting opposite of Aidan Hutchinson.

Regardless, we could see Reader start and still play in a limited fashion. Whatever happens, he’ll provide experience and spark to the middle of the Lions defense. The key for Reader won’t be to just stop the run or create pressure but essentially, the Lions will want him to come out of this game as healthy as he was coming into the game.

 

Lions final Week 2 injury report: 2 ruled out, Davenport doubtful and 3 more questionable

Lions final Week 2 injury report: 2 ruled out, Marcus Davenport doubtful and 3 starters are questionable including Penei Sewell

The final injury status report for the Detroit Lions ahead of their Week 2 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has some important names on it. Two players have been ruled out, one more is listed as doubtful and three others are questionable for Sunday afternoon’s game.

Safety Ifeatu Melifonwu and rookie wide receiver Isaiah Williams have been ruled out. Williams suffered an abdominal injury in Thursday’s practice and has not returned to the lineup. Melifownu continues to be sidelined by an ankle injury suffered in the team’s second preseason game in Kansas City a month ago. He practiced briefly last week before being ruled out of Week 1 and did not practice at all in Week 2.

Starting EDGE Marcus Davenport is listed as doubtful with a groin injury suffered in the Week 1 win over the Rams. Without knowing the severity of Davenport’s injury, it’s worth noting that no player who has been listed as doubtful on the final injury report has ever been active for a game under Dan Campbell.

Three players are questionable, including All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell (ankle). Sewell insists he will play Sunday.

Safety Kerby Joseph (hamstring) and wide receiver Jameson Williams (ankle) are also listed as questionable. All three players with that designation participated in Friday’s practice on a limited basis.

Lions vs. Bucs Friday injury report – Medical breakdown

Lions vs. Bucs Friday injury report – Medical breakdown of all the injuries on both squads entering their Week 2 matchup

DETROIT LIONS

The two main injury concerns coming out of last game were Penei Sewell and Jameson Williams and they remain question marks for this Sunday. Surprises popped up during the week with starters Kerby Joseph and Marcus Davenport.

(NP = No Practice, LP = Limited Practice, FP = Full Practice, UL= Unlisted)

Penei Sewell NP NP LP QUESTIONABLE – ankle, OT

On video, Sewell appeared to get rolled up on the right leg which often causes a high ankle sprain. He didn’t miss any snaps and seemed fine immediately after the game.

However, high ankles can be tricky and sideline players longer than you might initially think. With an LP on Friday, it is possible Sewell could play.

Last year, Taylor Decker suffered a similar injury, finished the game, then missed the next two.

Also last year, Jonah Jackson had a similar injury, finished the game, then missed the next three.

A factor affecting Sewell’s availability this weekend is that the Lions might take extra caution in an expected 20-game season. Missing 1-2 games in a long season is not a huge deal and even carries benefits in load and risk reduction.

Jameson Williams LP LP LP QUESTIONABLE – ankle, WR

On video, there was a very slight external rotation of the left ankle which likely caused a mild high ankle sprain. He did finish the game in spectacular fashion with a 52-yard TD reception.

With three LP’s, I would expect him to play with minimal to no limitations. While his left ankle may be sore, after taking a look at the Bucs depleted secondary, it may magically feel a lot better.

Kerby Joseph NP LP LP QUESTIONABLE – hamstring, S

Last Sunday, he camouflaged himself in the end zone as he picked off Matthew Stafford. This Sunday, he might be camouflaging himself on the bench.

The hamstring was a surprise as there were no signs of injury during the game and he played until the final defensive snap. It’s possible he hurt it during the week. Having two LP’s to end the week is reassuring that it isn’t serious.

If this Joseph can’t go, the other Joseph (Brandon) will likely take his place.

Marcus Davenport NP NP NP DOUBTFUL – groin, DE

Davenport played until the penultimate defensive play. I didn’t see any signs of injury throughout the game but groin injuries are hard to see.

The groin is a very complex area with many possible injuries, so without any details, it’s difficult to prognosticate. Hopefully, it is just a mild muscle strain of the hip adductors or hip flexors.

While he will be out this Sunday, the doubtful designation is a good sign that this is a short-term issue and he may be ready within the next two weeks.

DJ Reader FP FP FP IN – quad, DT

The grueling, nine-month road to recovery from a quad tendon tear that also included a knee scope speed bump will end this Sunday. Expect limited snaps to ease this big man in.

Carlton Davis FP FP FP IN – chest, CB

After letting an interception slip through his hands, Davis landed on his elbow likely causing a mild rib or ab injury.

The disability will be minimal but there might be some discomfort with chest expansion movements like deep breaths, extending arms, or torso rotation. My medical advice would be to just catch the ball next time.

Ifeatu Melifonwu NP NP NP OUT – ankle, S

An injury likely suffered in the 2nd preseason game is still lingering and starting to become a chronic concern.

Loren Strickland FP FP FP IN – thumb, S

With Melifonwu out and Kerby Joseph questionable, the door could be open for this undrafted rookie to be active this weekend in a backup role.

Isaiah Williams UL LP NP OUT – abdomen, WR

Assuming Jamo is playing, Isaiah Williams’ absence will have minimal impact.

Dan Campbell Friday press conference decryption

Campbell seemed unsure about Sewell’s availability this weekend but it doesn’t sound long-term.

When asked if Sewell’s injury was a high ankle, Campbell said “I think it’s a little bit more medial than that”. High ankle isn’t really a medial vs lateral issue so hard to say what he meant here.

Campbell may have meant more distal which means the pain is lower down the leg thus any high ankle involvement is minimal which would be good.

If he truly meant medial, the deltoid ligament is on the medial side of the ankle and can be injured with the same mechanism of a high ankle sprain. For example, Taylor Decker had a deltoid ligament repair this offseason. If it was just a deltoid ligament sprain and not a high ankle syndesmosis injury, that should be a good thing.

TAMPA BAY BUCS

The Bucs suffered significant injuries coming out of week one specifically to the secondary where at least three players (Winfield, Hayes, Hall) and maybe four (Smith) from last week will be out. Also, line starters Kancey and Goedeke are out.

Calijah Kancey NP NP NP OUT – calf, DT

Kancey missed week one with this calf injury and will be out again on Sunday.

Last year, he had a calf strain in training camp that took four weeks to recover from. Then in his first game back in week one, he aggravated it and missed the next three games. With this kind of personal medical history, the Bucs are wise to be cautious.

Luke Goedeke LP NP NP OUT – concussion, OT

The Bucs starting RT might have had a re-emergence of concussion symptoms after Wednesday’s practice. This will be the second straight week that the Lions’ opponent is missing at least one OT.

Antoine Winfield Jr NP NP NP OUT – ankle, S

This impact starter got hurt last game and will be out this Sunday.

Zyon McCollum LP FP FP QUESTIONABLE – concussion, CB

This starting CB has passed through the concussion protocol and very likely will be available.

Josh Hayes NP NP NP OUT – ankle, CB

This backup CB left last game with an ankle injury and was later seen in a boot. That’s often a bad sign and turns out to be the case here.

Tykee Smith UL NP NP QUESTIONABLE – illness, DB

As if the Bucs secondary wasn’t hurting enough, this rookie DB who played 68% of snaps last game came down with an illness during the week.

Logan Hall LP FP FP QUESTIONABLE – foot, DE

Hall missed week one with this injury but two FP’s means he’s likely ready now.

KJ Britt LP FP FP IN – illness, LB

William Gholston LP FP FP IN – elbow, DT

Lavonte David UL UL LP IN – rest, OLB

Mike Evans UL UL LP IN – rest, WR

NOTABLES UNLISTED

Bryce Hall CB OUT

This backup CB fractured his ankle this past weekend and was placed on IR.

Penei Sewell among 3 Lions still sidelined from practice

Penei Sewell among 3 Lions still sidelined from practice on Thursday ahead of Week 2 matchup with the Buccaneers

The Detroit Lions injury report didn’t get any better from Wednesday to Thursday ahead of the team’s Week 2 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Four players remain out of action, including All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell.

Sewell is still sidelined with an ankle injury he suffered in the Week 1 win over the Rams. No. 58 has downplayed the severity, but it’s still missed time.

Also sitting out Thursday’s practice:

  • EDGE Marcus Davenport (groin)
  • S Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle)

Davenport played quite well in his Lions debut, registering several hits on Rams QB Matthew Stafford. Melifownu has downgraded from being a limited participant in the final two practices last week to not participating. He’s been hurt since the team’s second preseason game in Kansas City.

On the positive front, starting safety Kerby Joseph upgraded from out to limited. Joseph is battling a hamstring. Alas, wideout Isaiah Williams downgraded to limited participant with a listed abdominal issue. Typically that change in status indicates an injury was suffered during practice, though the practices are not open to the media during the season to know for sure.

Wide receiver Jameson Williams was limited for the second straight day with an ankle.

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