The Detroit Lions have released their Thursday injury report ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Cleveland Browns at Ford Field. This is the second look of the week at the team’s health status, following Wednesday’s initial report.
What Changed from Wednesday?
Typically, the Thursday report begins to show more clarity on which players are trending toward being available for game day. Wednesday often features veteran rest days and players limited as a precaution, while Thursday’s update can be more revealing when it comes to who is actually dealing with lingering issues.
Detroit’s roster has already been tested by injuries early this season, particularly in the secondary and along the defensive front. Dan Campbell and his staff continue to stress the importance of “next man up,” but staying healthy will be critical against a physical Browns team.
| Player | Position | Injury | Wednesday* | Thursday | Friday | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Decker | T | shoulder | NP | NP | ||
| Daniel Thomas | S | forearm | NP | NP | ||
| Sione Vaki | RB | groin | NP | NP | ||
| Derrick Barnes | LB | knee | LP | LP | ||
| Zach Cunningham | LB | hamstring | not listed | LP | ||
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | EDGE | knee | NP | LP |
*The Lions conducted a walkthrough on Wednesday. Practice participation designations for that day are based on estimations.
** CB D.J. Reed (cramping) was removed from the practice report.
Looking Ahead to Friday
The final injury report of the week comes out Friday and will include official game designations, such as questionable, doubtful, or out. That update will provide the clearest picture of who will suit up when the Lions take the field Sunday afternoon at Ford Field.
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