NFL Player News
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Terrion Arnold CB | DET
Lions' Terrion Arnold: Returns to practice Friday
Arnold (shoulder) was a limited participant in Friday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Arnold was expected to miss Monday's game against the Buccaneers due to a shoulder injury he sustained during the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs. He sat out of Thursday's practice, but his ability to participate in Friday's session indicates that he is progressing in his recovery. As such, the 2024 first-rounder appears to have a chance (albeit a slim one) to play against Tampa Bay.
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D.J. Reader DE | DET
Lions' DJ Reader: Working through back injury
Reader was a limited participant in Friday's practice due to a back injury, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Reader may have picked up the injury during the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs, which prevented him from participating in Thursday's practice. His ability to return to practice is a sign he is progressing in his recovery, and his participation in Saturday's session will shed light on his chances of playing against the Buccaneers on Monday. Reader has nine tackles (four solo) through the first six games of the regular season.
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Sione Vaki RB | DET
Lions' Sione Vaki: Still working through groin injury
Vaki (groin) did not practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Vaki has been unable to play or practice since suffering a groin injury during the Lions' Week 3 win over the Ravens. The second-year running back has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs and appears unlikely to play against the Buccaneers on Monday, unless he returns to practice in at least a limited capacity Saturday.
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Kerby Joseph SAF | DET
Lions' Kerby Joseph: Held out of Friday's practice
Joseph (knee) did not practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
Joseph has been held out of the first two practices of the week due to a knee injury that he appeared to aggravate during the Lions' Week 6 loss to the Chiefs. The 2022 third-rounder would likely have to practice in at least a limited capacity Saturday in order to have a realistic chance of playing against the Buccaneers on Monday night. With Brian Branch suspended for one game, the Lions would have to turn to Thomas Harper, Erick Hallett and Jammie Robinson to step up at safety if Joseph is not cleared to play.
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Josh Williams RB | TB
Buccaneers' Josh Williams: Sits out of Friday's practice
Williams (concussion) didn't practice Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
The 24-year-old running back entered the league's concussion protocol following the Bucs' Week 6 win over the 49ers. Williams has been sidelined for Tampa Bay's first two practices of the week, and he faces an uphill battle to play in Monday's road game against Detroit.
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Lavonte David OLB | TB
Buccaneers' Lavonte David: Doesn't practice Friday
David (knee) did not participate in Friday's practice, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
David has opened the week with back-to-back DNPs due to a knee injury. He has been a regular on the Buccaneers' injury report this season, so he should have a good chance to play against the Lions on Monday unless he also misses Saturday's practice. David has 40 tackles (21 solo), including 2.5 sacks, and two pass defenses (one interception) through the first six games of the regular season.
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Darius Robinson DL | ARI
Cardinals' Darius Robinson: Questionable to play vs. Green Bay
Robinson (pectoral) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers, Tyler Drake of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Robinson has missed the Cardinals' last two games due to a pectoral injury. He was limited in practice all week, and the 2024 first-rounder has a chance to make his return for Sunday's home game. Robinson's return would likely lead to less snaps at defensive end for Bilal Nichols and rookie third-rounder Jordan Burch.
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Dorance Armstrong DE | WAS
Commanders' Dorance Armstrong: Tagged as questionable for Week 7
Armstrong (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cowboys, John Keim of ESPN.com reports.
Armstrong was held out of practice all week due to a hamstring injury, but the Commanders have not ruled him out for Sunday's NFC East tilt just yet. In the event that Armstrong isn't cleared to play, Washington will turn to Eddie Goldman, Jer'Zhan Newton and Jalyn Holmes to fill in the gap at defensive end opposite Preston Smith.
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Denzel Perryman MLB | LAC
Chargers' Denzel Perryman: Questionable to return vs. Indy
Perryman (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Perryman was a full participant in practice all week, but he would have to be reinstated from injured reserve in order to be cleared to play Sunday. The 2015 second-rounder has been sidelined for the Chargers' last five games due to an ankle injury that he sustained during Week 1 against the Chiefs.
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Khalil Mack OLB | LAC
Chargers' Khalil Mack: Questionable tag for Week 7
Mack (elbow) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Eric Smith of the Chargers' official site reports.
Mack's 21-day practice window to be reinstated from injured reserve opened Wednesday, and the veteran edge rusher was a limited participant in practice all week. He's been given the questionable tag for Sunday's home game, but he'll have to be activated off IR in order to be eligible to play. Mack missed the Chargers' last four games due to an elbow injury that he sustained in Week 2 against the Raiders.