The Detroit Lions are dealing with a mix of good and bad news when it comes to player availability.
The Detroit Lions are dealing with a mix of good and bad news when it comes to player availability. Three key players are missing from practice, but the team is also getting a handful of others back from injury.
Players Missing from Practice
– Taylor Decker: The left tackle is dealing with personal issues and did not participate in practice. However, it’s worth noting that Decker’s absence is not expected to be injury-related, with some speculating that his wife may be due to give birth this month.
– Pat O’Connor: The defensive lineman is nursing a calf injury and did not practice.
– Ennis Rakestraw Jr.: The cornerback is working his way back from a hamstring injury and illness, and did not participate in practice.
– Kevin Zeitler: The guard is dealing with a hamstring injury and did not practice ¹ ² ³.
Players Returning to Practice
– Terrion Arnold: The rookie cornerback returned to full practice after missing some time with a foot injury. Arnold’s return is a boost to the Lions’ secondary.
– David Montgomery: The running back is back to full practice after missing some time with a knee injury. Montgomery’s return will give the Lions a much-needed boost in the backfield.
– Alex Anzalone: The linebacker has returned to practice after being out with a broken forearm. Anzalone’s return will add depth to the Lions’ linebacker corps.
– Malcolm Rodriguez: The linebacker is expected to return to practice soon after tearing his ACL last season. Rodriguez’s return will be a significant boost to the Lions’ defense ⁴ ⁵.
Injury Updates
– Josh Paschal: The defensive end is still dealing with a knee injury and did not practice.
– Levi Onwuzurike: The defensive tackle is nursing a hamstring injury and did not practice.
– DJ Reader: The defensive tackle is dealing with a shoulder injury and did not practice ⁶.
The Lions will need to navigate these injuries and player availability as they head into their upcoming game. With a strong team dynamic and a solid coaching staff, they’ll be looking to overcome these challenges and come out on top.
