A Much-Needed Break: Lions Injury Update

The Detroit Lions’ first injury report for Week 15 is a welcome respite from the injury woes that plagued the team throughout the grueling Thanksgiving stretch. After facing Green Bay Packers in Week 14, the Lions now enjoy a longer gap before facing the Buffalo Bills, allowing injured players to recover and heal.

Cautious Optimism from Coach Campbell

Head Coach Dan Campbell expressed cautious optimism regarding the team’s injured players during his Monday press conference. On Wednesday, he provided updates on Levi Onwuzurike, Alim McNeill, Josh Paschal, and DJ Reader. “Levi’s gonna practice tomorrow,” Campbell said. “That’s not a negative. Mac will be out there today. Paschal may run around, we’ll see what he’s got. And then Reader, if anything comes down, it’ll be tomorrow.”

Positive Signs from Practice

At Wednesday’s practice, several key players showed significant progress:

1. Taylor Decker: The left tackle, who missed the last two games due to a knee injury, was seen practicing.

2. Levi Onwuzurike: Listed as a limited participant after initially being ruled out for Wednesday’s practice.

3. Alim McNeill: Cleared from concussion protocol and practiced fully.

4. Josh Paschal: Limited participation, as expected, after Campbell’s pre-practice comments.

5. DJ Reader: Worked off to the side with trainers but was not listed as practicing.

A Complete Roster for the Bills Game

For the first time this season, all 53 players on the active roster were present and practicing. This development bodes well for the Lions’ chances against the Bills.

Lions’ Practice Report for Wednesday

1. OT Taylor Decker (knee): Full participant

2. DT Alim McNeill (concussion): Full participant

3. DL Levi Onwuzurike (hamstring): Limited participant

4. DL Josh Paschal (knee): Limited participant

5. DT DJ Reader (shoulder): Non-participant

The Lions’ injury report brings early Christmas cheer, with key players cleared for Week 15. As they prepare to face the Bills, this positive news could be the catalyst for a winning streak.