NFL Player News

McNeill (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

McNeill was limited in all three walkthrough practices due to an abdominal injury, and his status for Christmas Day will be official approximately 90 minutes prior to the 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff, when Detroit announces its list of inactive players. Roy Lopez and Tyleik Williams would be in line for more snaps at defensive tackle alongside DJ Reader if McNeill is unable to play.

Muhammad (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Muhammad drew the questionable tag for Christmas Day after being limited in all three walkthrough practices. His status for Thursday's NFC North tilt may not be officially known until the Lions announce their list of inactive players approximately 90 minutes before the 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff. Tyrus Wheat and Marcus Davenport (shoulder) would be in line for more defensive snaps if Muhammad is not able to play.

Maddox (back/illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Maddox did not participate in any of the Lions' walkthrough practices due to a back injury and illness, which will prevent him from playing Christmas Day. His absence means Daniel Thomas or Jalen Mills will start at safety alongside Thomas Harper. Maddox's next chance to play is in the Lions' regular-season finale against the Bears in Week 18.

Robertson (hand) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Vikings.

Robertson earned the questionable tag for Christmas Day after being a limited participant in walkthrough practices, but he was able to play through a hand injury during Sunday's loss to the Steelers. Arthur Maulet would be poised to step into a larger role in the secondary if Robertson is unable to play.

Kennedy (abdomen) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against Minnesota.

Kennedy was limited in all three walkthrough practices due to an abdominal injury, and his status may not be officially known until approximately 90 minutes before Thursday's 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff, when the Lions announce their list of inactive players. Jacob Saylors and Kalif Raymond would be slated to take on larger roles as returners on kickoffs and punts if Kennedy is not cleared to play.

Tonga (foot) did not practice Wednesday.

Tonga is considered week-to-week due to a foot injury he sustained against the Ravens in Week 16. That makes it unlikely that he'll play against the Jets on Sunday, in which case Eric Gregory would be poised to take on a larger role at defensive tackle. Tonga's practice participation over the next two days will shed light on his chances of playing Week 17.

Spillane (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Spillane was inactive for the Patriots' Week 16 win over the Ravens and did not play against the Bills in Week 15 due to a lingering ankle injury. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice and give himself a chance to play in Sunday's AFC East clash against the Jets. Jack Gibbens will continue to start at inside linebacker for as long as Spillane is sidelined.

Landry (knee) did not practice Wednesday.

Landry will have his practice reps limited while working through a knee injury he sustained in late November. The injury hasn't prevented him from playing, and he'll likely be available to play against the Jets on Sunday. The 2018 second-rounder has totalled 48 tackles (27 solo), including 8.5 sacks, and one forced fumble through 15 regular-season games in his first year in New England.

Dippre (illness) did not practice Wednesday.

The undrafted free agent is working through an illness, but he'll have two more chances to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jets. Dippre signed to the Patriots' active roster in mid-November but has yet to appear in a regular-season game.

Davis (illness) did not practice Wednesday.

Davis was able to play through a hip issue against the Ravens in Week 16, when he finished with eight tackles (six solo) while playing 98 percent of the Patriots' defensive snaps. He is now battling through an illness, but he would avoid an injury designation for Sunday's AFC East tilt against the Jets if he were to log a full practice by Friday.