The Detroit Lions have officially placed cornerback Khalil Dorsey on injured reserve and promoted offensive lineman Dan Skipper to the active roster.

Dorsey’s trip to injured reserve was anticipated, as the team previously indicated he would be sidelined for an extended stretch. The depth cornerback missed last week’s matchup with wrist and concussion issues. Now, he will be out for at least the next four games, dealing a setback to both the cornerback group and special teams unit.

One notable development is that cornerback Terrion Arnold avoided a stint on injured reserve. The past two days have brought several twists regarding Arnold’s situation. Head coach Dan Campbell initially said the second-year defensive back would be out “a long time.”

NFL Network even reported Arnold might miss the rest of the season. However, after receiving a second opinion, the Lions now expect him to  return—possibly later this month—according to multiple reports.

Campbell clarified that Arnold’s return timetable remains unclear but confirmed that the second opinion brought encouraging results regarding his shoulder.

Skipper’s promotion to the active roster is significant as the Lions take a cautious, long-term approach with starting left tackle Taylor Decker. Skipper had been on the practice squad but returned to practice after missing the early weeks of the season.

Following Sunday’s victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Campbell mentioned Skipper as a potential starter at left tackle if Decker cannot play. Other possibilities include Giovanni Manu and Devin Cochran for this week’s clash with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Decker remains the preferred starter, but Campbell noted that his shoulder was showing “diminishing returns” while he played through pain. The team wants to preserve him for the season’s duration rather than push him through early-season risks.

Manu made his first career start last week, surrendering two sacks and admitting he fell short of expectations. To his credit, facing Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson was a brutal introduction to NFL life.

Still, Skipper’s elevation suggests the Lions may consider a lineup change. Campbell also said the staff has discussed moving Penei Sewell to the left side, though that’s unlikely. The reasoning, he explained, lies more with how the other tackles fit than with Sewell’s ability.

“We’ve had that conversation. Sewell could easily switch sides,” Campbell said. “He’d just need a few reps in practice to get comfortable, but he’d handle it fine. It’s really about the other tackles and where they play best.

“Sewell, by nature, can do everything, so we tend to move away from that idea. It’s not completely off the table, but it’s not our first choice, to be honest.”