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Lions postgame injury updates after the Week 3 win in Arizona

Lions postgame injury updates after the Week 3 win in Arizona, with info on Brian Branch, Derrick Barnes and more

The Detroit Lions came out on top in a physical battle in Arizona, besting the host Cardinals 20-13. Several Lions players suffered injuries during the Week 3 game.

DT Alim McNeill: The big man suffered an upper body injury on Arizona’s final drive of the second quarter. He was ruled out with a shoulder injury after the Cardinals’ first drive of the third quarter.

LB Derrick Barnes: Starting LB Derrick Barnes left with a knee injury very early in the game and was ruled out as the team returned to the field after halftime. He was injured on a cut block.

After the game, Lions head coach Dan Campbell indicated that the injuries to McNeill and Barnes were not expected to be season-ending. Campbell said of McNeill and Branch’s injuries,

“I can’t say they’re not going to be long-term. But I don’t feel like it’s something where we’re worried about season-ending.”

TE Sam LaPorta: No. 87 left on a cart just before halftime, apparently injured on the Lions’ third touchdown of the first half while blocking near the end zone. He was spotted with ice on his lower left leg on the sidelines. LaPorta did return to the game but wasn’t involved in the game plan.

CB Terrion Arnold: Rookie CB Arnold left in the first half with a knee injury but returned two drives later. He played throughout the second half.

DL Levi Onwuzurike: The versatile lineman briefly left the game in the first quarter but returned on the next series after testing out his legs on the sideline.

S Brian Branch: Branch left after a violent helmet-to-helmet collision late in the game. The team announced shortly after the game that Branch is in the NFL’s concussion protocol.

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Terrion Arnold earns his first NFL fine

Lions rookie CB Terrion Arnold earns his first NFL fine for a personal foul in Week 2

Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold got an unpleasant welcome to the NFL from the league offices. Arnold was assessed with the first fine of his career for a penalty in Detroit’s Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers.

Arnold earned a fine of $11,255 for a face mask penalty during the game in Ford Field. It was a pretty clear penalty.

The Lions first-round pick has struggled with penalties in his first two games. Arnold has been hit with three defensive pass interference fouls as well as the personal foul for the facemask infraction.

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Lions vs. Cardinals: Friday injury report medical breakdown

Lions vs. Cardinals: Friday injury report medical breakdown and outlook from Dr. Liao

For the Lions, the only starter I’m expecting to be out is Alex Anzalone. Otherwise, the Lions are healthy heading into Arizona.

The Cardinals started the week with a tiny injury report but had two players suffer new hamstring injuries during the week that could impact the game.

DETROIT LIONS

See my postgame report for videos of injuries to Anzalone, St. Brown, and Arnold.

Alex Anzalone (NP LP LP) QUESTIONABLE concussion, LB

The 2x LP to finish the week gives him a chance. But I’m guessing he and the Lions play it safe instead of trying to rush through the concussion protocol. If he’s out, his excellent speed will be missed as the Lions try to contain Kyler Murray.

Graham Glasgow (NP LP LP) QUESTIONABLE knee, OG

After playing 100% of snaps last game vs the Bucs with no obvious signs of knee injury on video, Glasgow’s knee was a surprise listing. We don’t know the diagnosis but Dan Campbell said Friday, “he’s good… no issues.”, thus expect him to be in.

Terrion Arnold (NP NP LP) illness, CB

A “stomach bug,” in medical terms, is likely an infectious gastroenteritis that can cause abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting. It typically resolves without any special treatment such as antibiotics. In rare cases, similar symptoms can be due to appendicitis, so glad that’s not the problem here.

With gastroenteritis, dehydration is common, so Arnold will need to make sure he is staying well-hydrated as he heads into the dry desert. I’m currently in Arizona, where the daytime temperatures are a toasty 90-100 degrees, although the climate will be significantly more reasonable in the hotel and stadium.

The finger was confirmed to be a simple dislocation. Sometimes, dislocations can result in fractures or other complications that require surgery, so good he avoided that.

A simple dislocation typically heals within 3-6 weeks and can be protected with a splint or buddy tape while healing.

Amon-Ra St. Brown (FP FP FP) IN quad, WR

He had a definite left thigh contusion last game and possibly a mild muscle strain as well. With 3x FP, there is minimal concern of an aggravation.

Ennis Rakestraw (NP NP NP) OUT hamstring, CB

Rakestraw hurt his hamstring in pregame warm-ups before the Bucs game. With 3x NP, there is concern for a more severe strain. Whether he goes on IR or not this weekend will tell us a lot.

Marcus Davenport (FP FP FP) IN groin, DE

Good that the groin issue was nothing serious. Groin issues are often due to simple muscle strains.

Kerby Joseph (LP FP FP) IN back, S

Nice to see Joseph’s hamstring from last week never popped back up.

Isaiah Williams (LP LP LP) QUESTIONABLE abdomen, WR

Williams was out with an ab last week and it’s a good sign he got 3x LP this week. He’s likely an inactive not just because of the injury but because all the receivers ahead of him are healthy and Tim Patrick looked good last game.

Ifeatu Melifonwu (NP NP NP) OUT ankle, S

Hurt likely during the 2nd preseason game, Dan Campbell on Friday said he’s “progressing”. Having an entire week of NP suggests that he’s still not that close, though.

ARIZONA CARDINALS

Kelvin Beachum ( — LP NP) QUESTIONABLE hamstring, OT

This new hamstring injury during the week could be a major factor on Sunday. The NP on Friday likely means he’s out for the game.

Already without starting RT Jonah Williams, the Cardinals may be playing their 3rd-string RT. Another chance for Aidan Hutchinson to have a monster day.

Greg Dortch ( — — LP) Questionable hamstring, WR

This is the other hamstring that popped up during the week. Dortch has been a productive player this year with eight catches for 58 yards.

Dante Stills (LP LP LP) QUESTIONABLE shoulder, DT

Stills played 40% of snaps in Week 1 but missed Week 2.

Will Hernandez (FP FP FP) IN ankle, G
Xavier Weaver (FP FP FP) IN oblique, WR
Xavier Thomas ( — NP FP) IN non-injury-related, LB

Notables Unlisted

Jonah Williams RT starter on IR
Darius Robinson DE 1st round rookie on IR
Zay Jones WR suspended
BJ Ojulari DE on IR
Elijah Jones CB 3rd round rookie on IR
Kyler Murray was listed with a knee last week but is off the report this week. Whatever knee issue he had certainly didn’t limit him last Sunday.

Three Lions upgrade their practice status, three more remain out

Three Lions upgrade their practice status, three more remain out on Thursday’s Detroit injury report

Thursday’s practice participation report from the Detroit Lions shows three players who upgraded their statuses from Wednesday’s session. Three more remain out with one more practice to go before game injury status declarations are made ahead of Sunday’s trip to Arizona to play the Cardinals.

The three who upgraded:

LB Alex Anzalone – Anzalone practiced on a limited basis as part of the NFL’s concussion protocol. He missed Wednesday’s session.

LG Graham Glasgow – Glasgow also went from out to limited. He’s dealing with a knee issue.

S Kerby Joseph – Joseph was a full participant on Thursday after being limited with a back issue on Wednesday.

Wide receiver Isaiah Williams remained limited with an abdomen injury that kept him out of the Week 2 game against Tampa Bay.

Three Lions are still out, as they were on Wednesday:

CB Terrion Arnold (illness)

S Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle)

CB Ennis Rakestraw (hamstring)

Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and EDGE Marcus Davenport have been full participants in both sessions, a great sign they’ll be in action on Sunday.

Lions 1st injury report for Week 3 shows five players sidelined

Lions 1st injury report for Week 3 shows five players sidelined, but Amon-Ra St. Brown and Marcus Davenport practiced in full

The first practice participation report from the Detroit Lions as the team preps for the Week 3 trip to play the Arizona Cardinals features five players who were not practicing due to injury on Wednesday.

LB Alex Anzalone (concussion)

CB Terrion Arnold (illness)

LG Graham Glasgow (knee)

S Ifeatu Melifonwu (ankle)

CB Ennis Rakestraw (hamstring)

Anzalone suffered the brain injury late in the Week 2 loss to the Buccaneers. Melifonwu has not practiced in full since the second preseason game, and was only a limited participant for a couple of sessions ahead of Week 1. Rakestraw injured himself in the pre-game warmups on Sunday.

In addition to the quintet of non-participants, two other Lions were limited.

S Kerby Joseph was listed with a back issue, while WR Isaiah Williams was limited with an abdomen. Williams missed the Week 2 game with the injury.

On a positive note, WR Amon-Ra St. Brown and EDGE Marcus Davenport were both full participants in the practice session.

Post-Buccaneers Monday medical updates for injured Detroit Lions players

Post-Buccaneers Monday medical updates for injured Detroit Lions players Alex Anzalone, Amon-Ra St. Brown and more

See my postgame article for the initial analysis with videos of the Lions injuries coming out of the Bucs game. Dan Campbell provided updates to some of those players on Monday that I’ll try to decrypt.

Amon-Ra St. Brown left leg

Adam Schefter earlier on Monday provided a positive update.

On one of the videos, there was a clear left quad muscle contusion which could have caused “charley horse”-type spasming. “Cramping” could be referring to the quad muscle spasm or to the typical cramping location at the calf. I didn’t see obvious evidence of calf cramping on video.

When asked about Saint, Campbell stated: “lower leg, he’ll be good, soft tissue”.

“Lower leg” means the calf area and “soft tissue” suggests muscle. If Campbell is accurate, that would imply calf cramping or a mild calf strain.

Some of the injury video during the game suggested a muscle strain with possible locations at the groin or thigh.

Put all together, it’s good news. There is no concern for a knee or ankle injury. At best, Saint has only a simple contusion and/or cramp which would allow him to play Sunday with no limitations. At worst, he has a mild muscle strain which does carry the potential of a short-term absence.

Last year, Amon-Ra missed one game with an oblique muscle strain. Leading up that game, he had three “no practices”. If he can get up to a “limited practice” by Wednesday or Thursday, I would expect him to play vs the Cardinals.

 

Alex Anzalone concussion

Campbell stated: “He felt pretty good today relative to what that was”. That’s a nice report but it doesn’t tell us if Anzalone is currently asymptomatic which is the key. Once asymptomatic, he can begin progressing through the five-stage NFL concussion protocol.

If Anzalone can get a “limited practice” on Wednesday, that’s a sign he is asymptomatic and is trending towards playing.

 

Terrion Arnold left finger

Video suggested a left index finger injury. Dan Campbell stated: “Nothing significant on the finger, he should be good”. This implies that there is no fracture or a complex finger dislocation that might require surgery.

A simple dislocation is my suspected diagnosis here which would heal within 3-6 weeks. Arnold almost certainly will be available on Sunday while wearing a splint or buddy tape to protect the finger. Interceptions and tackling will be tougher for him until the finger is healed.

 

Lions vs. Buccaneers postgame medical report

Lions vs. Buccaneers postgame medical report updates on Amon-Ra St. Brown, Alex Anzalone, Terrion Arnold and more

Despite some pain on the scoreboard, this was an overall healthy game for the Lions. No long-term injuries are anticipated.

Amon-Ra St. Brown left leg

Let’s walk through the three main videos of his injuries.

1q 00:17 – Saint’s left leg gets pulled on the tackle which could have caused a thigh strain or groin muscle strain.

 

3q 3:53 – The direct blow to the left thigh here likely caused a simple contusion and charley horse. It’s also possible the impact aggravated the previous injury.

 

4q 00:30 – His left leg gets pulled again on this tackle, possibly aggravating the initial injury. There’s a small chance of a mild MCL sprain.

We’ll see if Amon-Ra shows up on the Wednesday injury report. My guess is he’ll be listed with a groin or thigh due to a muscle strain. This wouldn’t be a long-term issue but could cause a missed game. Last year, Amon-Ra missed one game with an oblique muscle strain.

Dan Campbell, in the postgame press conference, didn’t think it was anything “long-term”.

Terrion Arnold 1q 7:00 left index finger

After the play is over, Arnold is seen looking at his left index (2nd) finger. Dislocations are common in the NFL and there’s a good chance of that here.

Arnold finished the game with a splint that used the 3rd finger as a buddy for support. Most dislocations heal within 3-6 weeks and for a CB, can be played through with protection like in this game.

Alex Anzalone 3q 00:47 concussion

Anzalone took a brutal direct blow to his right jaw from Derrick Barnes’ helmet and was officially diagnosed with a concussion.

There were no signs of fencing or loss of consciousness on video, which is good news and hopefully means a milder concussion.

Despite the concussion, there is still a pretty good chance he could play this Sunday. Watch the Wednesday report – a “limited practice” leans towards playing while a “no practice” leans not.

Jameson Williams 4q 7:44

After the interception, Jamo took a mild hit to the side of the head from Graham Glasgow’s arm. Nothing on video looked concerning and he finished the game without problems. If no concussion symptoms are reported in the next two days, he should be in the clear.

David Montgomery 4q 4:14

The video was totally obscured but he came up briefly putting no weight on the right foot/ankle. He left the game but returned later in the drive which is reassuring.

Ennis Rakestraw pregame hamstring

Dan Campbell’s postgame press conference revealed that Rakestraw pulled his hamstring in warmups which is why he was inactive. No word on severity.

NOTABLE

The three questionable players entering the game – Penei Sewell (ankle), Jameson Williams (left ankle), and Kerby Joseph (hamstring) – played the whole game and didn’t appear to suffer any aggravations.

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.

 

Aaron Glenn wants Terrion Arnold to remain aggressive despite the penalties

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn wants Terrion Arnold to remain aggressive despite the rookie CB’s penalties in Week 1

Terrion Arnold had a pretty impressive NFL debut playing cornerback, all things considered. Facing off against two of the best wideouts in the NFL in Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua (until he got hurt) with a gunslinger like Matthew Stafford at quarterback is a very tough first assignment.

Arnold fared pretty well in coverage and also in run support. He surrendered some completions but did a good job of making sure they didn’t become big plays. However, Arnold was flagged twice for defensive pass interference. Each led to a Rams score.

Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn knows it isn’t easy to dive right into the deep end like Arnold did, and paid for it with the penalties. Glenn, a former Pro Bowl cornerback himself, knows the pro game is officiated differently than the college on.

Glenn was asked if Arnold has to learn to adjust to the different way NFL officials call the game.

“That’s exactly it,” Glenn responded. “You have to adjust to how the NFL calls these things and this is an offensive league. We know that. You’re absolutely right about how it is in college and that’s one thing that he has to adjust to, and we did a lot of work on that this week in practice. We’re going to continue to work on that.”

Glenn continued, stressing that he still wants Arnold to be aggressive in coverage,

“And he knows that when he came in. He knows it’s going to be different. He understands the magnitude of how the NFL sees offensive football, so we just have to continue to work on those things. But I will not tell him to slow down and take his aggressiveness away from him.”

Week 2 features a matchup between two of the youngest teams in the NFL

Jason Licht has been praised for his ability to build and maintain rosters, which he does by bringing in a steady flow of younger talent.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been praised for their ability to adapt to whatever is thrown their way on and off the field. General Manager Jason Licht has been praised for his ability to build and maintain rosters, which he does by bringing in a steady flow of younger talent.

It just so happens another general manager has the same approach, Brad Holmes of the Detroit Lions.

Both men’s approaches to roster building and maintenance have Sunday’s matchup between two of the youngest rosters in the NFL. The Bucs’ average age on opening day was 25.49, while the Lions’ opening roster was 25.38.

Only the Packers and Rams have younger rosters right now in the NFL.

This points to Sunday’s matchup being the second of many as the two teams are poised to compete in the NFC for years to come. Tons of storylines will follow from the playoff rematch, the competition between two number one overall pick quarterbacks, and now which younger roster outduels the other.