Rolder (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.
This move was anticipated, as Rolder suffered a season-ending hamstring injury in the Lions' win over Minnesota on Sunday. The rookie linebacker logged a career-high 17 defensive snaps and notched his first NFL sack in that contest, so his injury comes at an unfortunate time. Rolder will now turn his focus toward rehabbing the injury in order to be ready for offseason activities in 2027.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Remains out for Week 9
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Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that Joseph (knee) will not play in Week 9 against the Dolphins, but is expected to see scout-team reps, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Joseph returned to practice in Week 8 in limited fashion, after beginning the season on the reserve/PUP list with a knee injury suffered during the 2025 season. The 25-year-old appears to be on track in his practice progression as he began reps with the scout team Tuesday. His next opportunity to play will be in Week 10 against New England on Sunday, Nov. 15.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Set to miss Wednesday's practice
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Reed (hip) is not expected to practice Wednesday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Reed suffered a hip injury late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Vikings and did not return to the contest. The cornerback's injury appears to be significant enough for Coach Dan Campbell to make a prediction about his Wednesday status. It remains unclear whether or not the starting cornerback will participate in any practice sessions ahead of the team's Week 9 game against the Dolphins.
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Lions' Jimmy Rolder: Done for the season
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Rolder will miss the remainder of the season due to a hamstring injury, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Rolder sustained the season-ending injury during Detroit's win over the Vikings on Sunday. The 22-year-old will finish his rookie campaign with 11 tackles (seven solo), including 1.0 sacks, and will now shift his focus to getting healthy for next season.
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Lions' Jack Campbell: Team issues positive update
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The Lions announced Monday that "preliminary indications are positive" for Campbell (neck), who continues to rest and recover at a Detroit-area hospital.
Detroit won't share any further information on Campbell's status while evaluations remain ongoing, but head coach Dan Campbell said he met with the linebacker and his family at the hospital following Sunday's 19-15 win over the Vikings and noted that everyone was in good spirits, per Colton Pouncy of The Athletic. After finishing off a tackle of Vikings tight end T.J. Hockenson in the fourth quarter, Campbell remained face down on the turf for several minutes before he was strapped to a spinal board and carted off the field.
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Lions' Jack Campbell: Remaining in hospital overnight
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Campbell (neck) will remain in a local hospital Sunday night.
Campbell suffered a neck injury and was placed on a backboard before being carted off the field in the third quarter of Sunday's 19-15 win over the Vikings. The linebacker will undergo additional evaluation and be monitored by hospital staff overnight.
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Lions' Jimmy Rolder: Injures hamstring vs. Minnesota
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Rolder did not return to Sunday's game against the Vikings after sustaining a hamstring injury in the third quarter.
Rolder sustained the injury late in the third quarter while attempting a tackle. He was initially tagged as questionable but didn't return, and he'll undergo more tests to determine the severity of his injury. The Lions' next game is Week 9 against the Dolphins on Nov. 8.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Nursing hip injury
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Reed (hip) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Reed suffered a hip injury in the fourth quarter and is being checked by training staff to determine whether he can return. Khalil Dorsey and Rock Ya-Sin are candidates for more defensive snaps while Reed is out of the game.
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Lions' Jack Campbell: Taken to local hospital
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Campbell has been taken to a local Detroit hospital to be evaluated for a neck injury.
Campbell suffered the injury while making a tackle late in the third quarter and was carted off the field. Jimmy Rolder and Amen Ogbongbemiga will both see more defensive snaps in Campbell's absence.
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Lions' Jack Campbell: Carted off field
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Campbell (undisclosed) was carted off the field during the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Vikings, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Sunday's game was delayed for several minutes while Campbell was carted off the field on a backboard after a heavy collision. He's unlikely to return to Sunday's contest, so Jimmy Rolder and Amen Ogbongbemiga are in line for more defensive snaps the rest of the way.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Diagnosed with concussion
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Branch (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Branch and D.J. Wonnum collided with each other in the second quarter, and both players have been diagnosed with concussions. Keith Abney should see more defensive snaps in Branch's absence.
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Lions' Roger McCreary: Cleared to play in Week 8
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McCreary (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
McCreary wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday or Thursday but practiced in a limited capacity Friday. As a result, the 26-year-old was listed as questionable for the divisional showdown with Minnesota, though he has since been cleared to suit up. McCreary has appeared in all six of Detroit's regular-season games in 2026, amassing 22 total tackles (17 solo), 1.0 sacks and one forced fumble.
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Lions' Ennis Rakestraw: Set to suit up Sunday
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Rakestraw (ankle) does not have a game designation for Sunday's Week 8 tilt versus the Vikings.
Rakestraw suffered an ankle injury late in this past Sunday's win over Green Bay. He was held to limited practice sessions Wednesday and Thursday but was able to upgrade to full participation Friday. As such, Rakestraw is good to go for Sunday's big battle against Minnesota.
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Lions' Roger McCreary: Pops up on injury report with foot issue
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McCreary (foot) is questionable for Sunday's Week 8 matchup against Minnesota.
McCreary appears to have gotten hurt during practice late in the week, as he wasn't listed on the injury report Wednesday or Thursday. Now that he's been tagged with a designation of questionable, the veteran cornerback's status for Sunday is up in the air. McCreary has logged every Lions defensive snap in each of his past three games, but if he's out against the Vikings, Christian Izien could take on a starting role.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Remaining on PUP for Week 8
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Joseph (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.
Joseph -- who opened the regular season on the reserve/PUP list while recovering from knee injury from the 2025 campaign -- was cleared to return to practice Wednesday and was limited in all three sessions of Week 8 prep. He's not quite ready to be activated from the PUP, but head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Joseph has "responded well to individual work," per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Joseph's next opportunity to make his 2026 debut is Week 9 against the Dolphins on Sunday, Nov. 8.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Limited again Thursday
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Joseph (knee) was limited in Thursday's practice.
The Lions opened the 21-day practice window for Joseph on Wednesday. While he has been practicing in a limited capacity, there's still a chance he won't be cleared to suit up for Sunday's NFC North clash with the Vikings. If that is the case, Joseph's next opportunity to play will come in Week 9 in Miami.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Cleared to return to practice
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The Lions opened the 21-day practice window for Joseph (knee) on Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Joseph opened the regular season on the reserve/PUP list due to a knee injury that he suffered in Week 6 of the 2025 season. He's progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice and was limited in Wednesday's session, and there's a chance that he's activated from the PUP list before Sunday's NFC North tilt against the Vikings. The addition of Joseph would bolster a Lions secondary that welcomed back Brian Branch, who picked off Jordan Love in Detroit's Week 7 win over Green Bay.
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Lions' Jack Campbell: Posts 11 stops against Green Bay
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Campbell tallied 11 tackles (eight solo) during the Lions' 20-17 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Campbell was on the field for every single defensive snap and led the Lions in tackles. His eight solo stops were a season high, and he's reached double-digit tackles in each of his last three outings. Through six regular-season games, Campbell has 54 tackles (29 solo) and one fumble recovery.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Snags interception in return from injury
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Branch recorded four tackles (one solo) and an interception during Sunday's 20-17 win over Green Bay.
Branch was given the green light to play Sunday in what was his first game since he tore his Achilles in Week 14 of the 2025 season. He was on the field for 45 of the Lions' 67 defensive snaps (67.2 percent), and his return was highlighted by his interception off of Jordan Love early in the fourth quarter. Having Branch back in the fold significantly boosts the Lions' secondary, especially since the defense ranks dead last in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game (291.8). Detroit will stay home for Week 8 to host Minnesota in another NFC North tilt.
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Lions' Ennis Rakestraw: Could practice this week
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Rakestraw (ankle) is not believed to be dealing with a major injury after he was forced to exit Sunday's win over the Packers, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Coach Dan Campbell said Rakestraw could practice this week, and he has a chance to a play Sunday against the undefeated Vikings. Rock Ya-Sin filled in at cornerback following Rakestraw's injury and would be in line for increased snaps on defense if the latter is unable to face Minnesota.
