The Detroit Lions have placed three more players on season-ending injured reserve, further impacting their roster. The players placed on IR include ¹ ²:
– Offensive Linemen
– Justin Herron: Suffered an apparent arm injury in pregame warmups and was seen leaving the field with an air cast on his right arm.
– Colby Sorsdal: Injured during the game against the Atlanta Falcons. As the team’s 2023 fifth-round draft pick, Sorsdal’s absence will be felt on the offensive line.
– Tight End
– Kenny Yeboah: Suffered an injury, although the specifics are not yet clear. Yeboah signed with the team this offseason on a one-year deal.

To fill the roster gaps, the Lions signed four players from the United Football League (UFL):
– Gunner Britton: Offensive lineman who played for the D.C. Defenders.
– Keaton Sutherland: Offensive lineman who played for the Birmingham Stallions.
– Gunnar Oakes: Tight end who played for the Michigan Panthers.
– Deon Jackson: Running back who played for the D.C. Defenders and has experience with three NFL organizations.

Additionally, the Lions placed veteran running back David Montgomery on injured reserve after he suffered an injury requiring surgery. Although there’s a possibility he might still play this year, coach Dan Campbell mentioned that Montgomery will likely be out for the rest of the season ².

The Lions’ injury list continues to grow, with players like ² ³:
– Alim McNeill: Defensive tackle with a torn ACL.
– Carlton Davis: Cornerback with a broken jaw, although he has a chance to return if the Lions make a deep playoff run.
– Kahlil Dorsey: Cornerback with a leg injury requiring surgery.
– Dan Jackson: Cornerback who suffered a significant leg injury.
– Ennis Rakestraw: Player who suffered a shoulder injury that required surgery.
– Levi Onwuzurike: Player with a season-ending injury.