The Detroit Lions opened Week 18 with a rough first injury report, and yeah, this one feels heavy. Several key starters were listed as Did Not Practice, including multiple offensive linemen and two of the most important players on the roster.
With a divisional matchup against the Chicago Bears on deck and Detroit already limping through the final stretch of the season, this initial report is… not ideal.
The Headlines
- Several core starters did not practice
- Both trenches are banged up — never a good sign
- Amon-Ra St. Brown and Penei Sewell headline the list
- Two defensive starters are in concussion protocol
Let’s dive into the details.
Detroit Lions — Initial Week 18 Injury Report
| Player | Position | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Anzalone | LB | concussion | NP | |||
| Kayode Awosika | OL | illness | NP | |||
| Trystan Colon | OL | wrist | NP | |||
| Thomas Harper | S | concussion | NP | |||
| Christian Mahogany | G | illness | NP | |||
| Alim McNeill | DT | abdomen | NP | |||
| Penei Sewell | T | ankle | NP | |||
| Amon-Ra St. Brown | WR | knee/ankle | NP | |||
| Taylor Decker | T | shoulder/illness | LP | |||
| Avonte Maddox | DB | back/illness | LP | |||
| Giovanni Manu | T | knee | LP |
NP = Did Not Practice | LP = Limited Participation
Why This Is a Big Deal
This isn’t just normal late-season wear and tear — Detroit is hurting at the exact positions the team relies on most:
- Offensive line depth is stretched thin
- Two defensive starters are in concussion protocol
- Amon-Ra St. Brown being NP is the loudest alarm bell
- Penei Sewell missing time is rare — and concerning
Detroit needs stability going into Week 18…
…but this report screams chaos.
Bottom Line
It’s only the first report of the week, so there’s time for improvement, but there’s no sugar-coating it:
This is one of the most alarming injury sheets Detroit has released all season.
We’ll keep monitoring practice updates as the week goes on.
