The Detroit Lions have released their updated injury report for Thursday of Week 9, ahead of Sunday’s divisional showdown against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field. While several key players remain sidelined, a few others are trending in the right direction as the weekend approaches.
Here’s how things stand following Thursday’s session:
Detroit Lions Week 9 Injury Report
| Player | Position | Injury | Wednesday* | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerby Joseph | S | Knee | NP | NP | ||
| Craig Reynolds | RB | Hamstring | NP | NP | ||
| Avonte Maddox | CB | Hamstring | LP | LP | ||
| Malcolm Rodriguez | LB | Knee | LP | LP | ||
| Daniel Thomas | S | Forearm | LP | LP | ||
| Sione Vaki | RB | Groin | LP | LP | ||
| Terrion Arnold | CB | Shoulder | FP | FP | ||
| Taylor Decker | T | Shoulder | LP | FP | ||
| Al-Quadin Muhammad | EDGE | Hamstring | LP | FP |
*The Lions did not practice Wednesday. Practice participation designations for that day are based on estimations.
Quick Takeaways
- Kerby Joseph and Craig Reynolds remain out as they continue to nurse lower-body injuries.
- Taylor Decker and Al-Quadin Muhammad both upgraded to full participation, signaling they’re likely on track to play Sunday.
- Terrion Arnold, who’s battled a shoulder issue, was a full participant again, good news for a secondary that’s finally getting healthy.
- Avonte Maddox and Sione Vaki are still limited but trending upward after both practiced in some capacity for a second straight day.
Head coach Dan Campbell said earlier in the week that he’s “hopeful” to have Vaki available against the Vikings and that Decker’s workload is being carefully managed to keep him ready for gameday.
The Bottom Line
While the Lions still have a few injury concerns heading into Week 9, the overall trend is positive. The team appears to be getting key defensive and offensive contributors back just in time for a crucial divisional matchup with Minnesota.
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