The Detroit Lions have made significant roster adjustments as they prepare for Week 6 of the NFL season. One of the most notable moves is placing cornerback Khalil Dorsey on injured reserve following a wrist injury he sustained while in concussion protocol. Dorsey is expected to miss at least four games, with head coach Dan Campbell indicating he will be out for “a while.”
In response to Dorsey’s injury, the Lions have promoted offensive tackle Dan Skipper from the practice squad to the active roster. Skipper, who has been with the team since the start of the season, is stepping into a crucial role as the Lions navigate their offensive line dynamics. His inclusion comes at a time when the Lions are also dealing with issues on the left tackle position, as starter Taylor Decker’s shoulder injury is being closely monitored. Campbell stated, “We’re going to look at everything here…we’ll look at Skip,” highlighting the evaluation process for the left tackle situation.
“We’re going to look at everything here,” Campbell said of the left tackle position on Sunday. “Certainly, Skip’s back, so we’ll look at Skip. We brought Devin Cochran today (from the practice squad). He’s a candidate. And then we’ll see where Decker’s at, obviously. That’s always going to be our first choice to see where Decker is, but I don’t want to put Decker out there if it means that we get a couple of games and we don’t have him for the rest of the year. It makes no sense. So we’ll play this smart.”
via Pride of Detroit
Adding to the team’s defensive challenges, the Lions confirmed that they have signed nickel cornerback Arthur Maulet to the practice squad. This move helps address the depth issues in the secondary, especially with cornerbacks Terrion Arnold and D.J. Reed sidelined due to injuries. Although Arnold has not been placed on injured reserve, Campbell shared that a second opinion on his shoulder injury yielded promising results.
As the Lions navigate through injuries and roster transitions, these moves are pivotal in maintaining competitiveness in their upcoming matchups. The team faces a challenging road ahead as they continue to adjust their lineup in response to player health and performance.
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