Harper (concussion) was a Richard Silva of The Detroit News in Wednesday's practice.
It's unclear if Harper remains in the league's concussion protocol, but it appears he has a good chance to suit up Sunday against the Steelers after missing last Sunday's loss to the Rams. With Brian Branch (Achilles) out and Kerby Joseph dealing with a knee injury, Harper could be in line for heavy snaps on defense against Pittsburgh.
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Lions' Amik Robertson: Limited in practice Wednesday
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Robertson (hand) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Robertson is sporting a club on his injured hand, according to Richard Silva of The Detroit News, but the plan is for him to play Sunday against Pittsburgh. Robertson suffered the injury in last Sunday's loss to the Rams. He's appeared in all 14 games this season, making 10 starts, and has produced 45 tackles (40 solo), a career-high 12 pass breakups, including one interception, and a pair of forced fumbles.
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Titans' Erick Hallett: Signs with Tennessee
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The Titans signed Hallett to the active roster Tuesday, Jim Wyatt of the team's official site reports.
Hallett was signed off the Lions' practice squad and played in three games for the team. The safety's most recent appearance in Week 15 netted a career-high 10 tackles (five solo) and one pass defensed. The 25-year-old slots into the Titans' defense as the backup free safety to Kendell Brooks, so he will likely not get as many opportunities as he did as a practice squad elevation for the Lions.
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Lions' Erick Hallett: Double-digit stops in defeat
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Hallett recorded 10 total tackles (five solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.
Hallett was elevated from the practice squad and thrust into a starting role at free safety in Week 15 with both Kerby Joseph (knee) and Thomas Harper (concussion) inactive. Hallett stepped up to the occasion, notching a new career-high 10 takedowns in the start. With Joseph expected to miss more action moving forward and Harper's status uncertain for Week 16, Hallett could be elevated again for the team's matchup with the Steelers.
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Lions' Aidan Hutchinson: Secures interception in loss
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Hutchinson recorded three total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also securing an interception during Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.
Hutchinson had a couple of splash plays in Week 15. First he picked off Matthew Stafford in the first quarter, returning it 58 yards to the Rams' 17-yard line. He later added a sack of the quarterback in the second quarter. The interception was the defensive lineman's first of the year, and he's now up to 9.5 sacks in 2025. On the season, Hutchinson has also compiled 39 total tackles (25 solo), four forced fumbles and a fumble recovery over 14 contests.
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Lions' Jack Campbell: Paces team in tackles in loss
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Campbell compiled 14 total tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 41-34 loss to the Rams.
Campbell was able to pace the team in tackles, recording a season-high 10 solo stops while reaching at least 11 total takedowns for the fourth time in five games. The middle linebacker has now registered a career-high 143 total tackles (77 solo), including 5.0 sacks, while also adding a pass defensed, three forced fumbles and a fumble recovery over 14 contests so far this year.
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Lions' Amik Robertson: Dealing with hand injury
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Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that Robertson is nursing a hand injury, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Campbell said he's hopeful that Robertson will be able to suit up Sunday against the Steelers, but that the team won't know more about his tentative status until returning to practice. Robertson had played 90-plus defensive snaps in nine straight games prior to injuring his hand Week 15 versus the Rams, so if he manages to gain clearance and suit up versus Pittsburgh, he'll figure to handle his usual every-down role.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Hits IR
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The Lions placed Branch (Achilles) on injured reserve Saturday.
Branch underwent successful surgery Wednesday to address a torn Achilles suffered during the Week 14 win over Dallas. With a recovery timeline of eight to 12 months, he'll now shift his focus to recovering in time for the start of the 2026 regular season. Branch finishes the 2025 season with 75 tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and nine passes defended over 12 games.
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Lions' Thomas Harper: Won't play Week 15
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Harper (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Rams.
Harper sustained a concussion during the Week 14 win over the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football. The 25-year-old was limited throughout this week of practice and deemed questionable on Friday, but he'll ultimately miss at least one more game with this issue. With fellow safeties Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee) both ruled out as well, veterans Daniel Thomas, Avonte Maddox and Jalen Mills will all likely take on bigger roles versus LA.
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Lions' Thomas Harper: Questionable to play Sunday
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Harper (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Harper was a limited participant in all three practices heading into Week 15. The 25-year-old suffered a concussion in the Lions' Week 14 win over Dallas and will need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol before having a chance to play Sunday against the Rams.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Possible IR candidate
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Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Joseph (knee) is a possible injured reserve candidate, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Joseph appeared as a limited participant in practice Wednesday but appeared to have suffered a setback after no participation Thursday or Friday. It looks as though the 25-year-old is set to miss an extended period of time, and it's currently unknown when he will return this season. Thomas Harper will remain as a starting safety in Kerby's absence.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Unable to practice Thursday
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Joseph (knee) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Joseph logged a limited session Wednesday before downgrading to a non-participant Thursday. The downturn in practice participation bodes poorly for the safety's chances to suit up for Sunday's game against the Rams. Joseph will have one more chance to practice Friday, but if he is unable to log at least a limited session, it is unlikely he will be able to play Sunday.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Upgrades to full Thursday
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Anzalone (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Anzalone was unable to practice Wednesday due to an illness, but he is now cleared of any injury designation a day later after turning in a full session Thursday. Anzalone is thus on target to suit up against the Rams, where he will likely continue his season-long streak of logging at least an 88 percent snap share.
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Lions' Jalen Mills: Claimed by Detroit
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The Lions claimed Mills off waivers from the Texans on Wednesday.
Mills was waived by the Texans on Tuesday, just three days after being signed off the practice squad to the active roster. Now that he's with the Lions, Mills will give the team a much-needed boost in an injury-depleted secondary that consists of Kerby Joseph (knee), Brian Branch (Achilles) and Thomas Harper (concussion).
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Lions' Thomas Harper: Logs limited session Wednesday
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Harper (concussion) logged a limited practice Wednesday.
Harper suffered a concussion in Detroit's Week 14 win over Dallas, so it's no surprise that he was limited to begin the week. He'll have to work through concussion protocol before being cleared to play Sunday against the Rams, which will likely require at least one full practice session.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Returns to practice
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Joseph (knee) was a limited practice participant Wednesday.
Joseph is in an odd position, having been sidelined since Week 7 yet never placed on injured reserve. He failed to practice the last two days before Detroit's Week 14 win over the Cowboys, so his return to practice Wednesday is a positive. Nevertheless, his status for a Week 15 matchup against the Rams remains unclear.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Successful surgery on Achilles
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Branch (Achilles) has a recovery timetable of eight to 12 months after undergoing a successful surgery to address the torn Achilles he suffered Dec. 4 against the Cowboys, coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.
Branch has a high likelihood of missing at least some of the 2026 season due to this injury. Daniel Thomas likely will assume the starting strong safety role for the remainder of the 2025 season in Branch's absence.
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Jalen Mills: Cut loose by Houston
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Mills was waived by the Texans on Tuesday.
Mills will be placed on waivers after registering four total tackles (one solo) over four contests with the Texans this season. If the safety goes unclaimed, there's a good chance that he returns to Houston as a member of the team's practice squad.
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Lions' Derrick Barnes: Forces key turnover in win
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Barnes recorded two tackles (two solo), including one tackle for a loss, and a pass defensed in Thursday's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.
Barnes had a very modest tackle total, leaving him with three or fewer tackles in four of his last five games. However, he still made a big impact on the game, picking off a deflected Dak Prescott pass on the first play of the third quarter to set up a Detroit touchdown two plays later. That was the first interception of Barnes' career.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Big factor in coverage
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Anzalone recorded seven tackles (four solo) and three passes defensed in Thursday's 44-30 win over the Cowboys.
Anzalone had a strong all-around performance in Thursday's win, logging at least seven stops for the second consecutive contest. He also had a good day in coverage, breaking up three total passes, two of which were intended for Dallas tight ends. Anzalone is having a very strong season in coverage, as his seven passes defensed matches the career high he set in 2021.
