Lions' Devin White: Expected to return this season
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Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday that White (forearm) will need surgery but is expected to return "at some point" later this season, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
White broke his forearm during the first half of Sunday's 45-21 win over the Cardinals. He'll likely be placed on injured reserve over the coming days, but Campbell has at least left the door open for White to return this season once fully healthy. Malcolm Rodriguez figures to step into a starting role at linebacker for as long as White is sidelined.
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Lions' Devin White: Likely set for surgery
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White suffered a broken forearm during Sunday's 45-21 win over the Cardinals, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
White sustained the injury in the first half, and head coach Dan Campbell said that "it doesn't look good" for the linebacker following the victory. White's injury will likely require surgery, and it's unclear exactly how long he'd be sidelined, if that's the case.
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Lions' Devin White: Done for day
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White (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against Arizona.
White suffered a forearm injury in the first half, and his day has now officially come to a premature end. Malcolm Rodriguez will continue to see an increase in workload at outside linebacker with White sidelined.
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Lions' Devin White: Won't return Sunday
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White (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
White was carted off the field with a forearm injury in the first half. The linebacker will not be able to return to the field, leaving Malcolm Rodriguez and Jimmy Rolder to fill the outside linebacker role opposite Derrick Barnes.
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Lions' Devin White: Carted off Sunday
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White (forearm) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest versus Arizona.
White was carted off the field following a forearm injury early in the first half, and his availability for the rest of the game is now uncertain. In his absence, Malcolm Rodriguez is a top candidate to operate in a more prominent role at outside linebacker.
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Lions' Tyleik Williams: Available versus Arizona
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Williams (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Williams was spotted wearing a walking boot and didn't practice Wednesday. He logged limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday but still couldn't avoid a questionable designation. However, Williams has since been cleared for action after amassing a season-high six total tackles in the 32-26 loss to Carolina in Week 4.
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Lions' Rock Ya-Sin: Ruled out for Sunday
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Ya-Sin (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Ya-Sin has not practiced since he sustained a hamstring injury during the Lions' Week 4 loss to the Panthers. In the cornerback's absence, Khalil Dorsey or Keith Abney is set to be the primary backup at outside cornerback behind starters D.J. Reed and Ennis Rakestraw.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Won't return for Week 5
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Branch (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Branch returned to practice Wednesday after the Lions opened up his 21-day practice window. The strong safety managed to log limited practice in all three Week 5 prep sessions but is not quite ready to return to the field. Christian Izien will continue to start at strong safety while Branch puts the finishing touches on his recovery.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Returns to practice Wednesday
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Branch (Achilles) had his 21-day practice window opened by the Lions on Sunday, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
Branch was limited in Wednesday's practice, but it was an encouraging sign to see the fourth-year pro back on the field following a lengthy recovery from a torn Achilles that he sustained in early December of 2025. The Lions' secondary has been one of the worst in the league this season, and while Branch's return would be a significant upgrade to the unit, he'll likely need to log multiple full practices before being activated from the reserve/PUP list. While unlikely, Branch's first opportunity to make his 2026 debut is Sunday against the Cardinals.
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Lions' Christian Izien: Productive again in loss
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Izien recorded 11 tackles (seven solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 32-26 loss at Carolina.
Izien recorded the first sack of his career when he brought down quarterback Bryce Young for a loss of one early in the fourth quarter Sunday, and he totaled 11 tackles for the second straight game. His recent production should have put him on the IDP radar in most formats going into a Week 5 matchup at Arizona.
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Lions' Jack Campbell: Leading tackler in loss
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Campbell recorded 14 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 32-26 loss at Carolina.
Campbell was on the field for all 75 of the Lions' defensive snaps in Week 4, and he managed his highest tackle total of the season so far. He profiles as a high-floor IDP option in most formats heading into a Week 5 tilt at Arizona.
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Lions' Rock Ya-Sin: Outlook for Week 5 gloomy
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Ya-Sin (hamstring) is expected to be sidelined in Week 5 at Arizona, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
Ya-Sin hurt his hamstring during Sunday's contest at Carolina, and it looks like he is likely going to have to miss at least one game as he recovers. If he does, Roger McCreary figures to see an uptick in snaps in the secondary.
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Lions' Rock Ya-Sin: Done for night
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Ya-Sin (hamstring) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday night's contest against the Panthers.
Ya-Sin suffered a hamstring injury in the second half, and his night has now officially come to a premature end. The Lions are having a fair amount of trouble stopping the Panthers' passing attack, and Detroit will now be even thinner in the secondary for the stretch run of the contest.
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Lions' Rock Ya-Sin: Dealing with hamstring injury
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Ya-Sin (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against the Panthers.
Ya-Sin is dealing with a hamstring injury, and his status for the rest of the game is now uncertain. In his absence, D.J. Reed and Ennis Rakestraw will operate as the primary options at cornerback for Detroit.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Active for SNF
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Reed (ribs) is active for Sunday night's matchup with the Panthers.
Reed will ultimately be able to give it a go after operating as a limited participant a practice throughout the week with a rib injury that he suffered in Week 3. The cornerback will likely be tasked with trying to hold Tetairoa McMillan in check during Sunday Night Football.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Questionable for Sunday
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Reed (ribs) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Panthers.
Reed logged limited practice sessions throughout the Lions' Week 4 preparations. The cornerback's status for Sunday's contest remains uncertain as he works through the rib issue he suffered in the Week 3 win over the Jets. If Reed cannot suit up, Rock Ya-Sin will likely start at outside cornerback across from Ennis Rakestraw.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Nearing return from torn Achilles
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Head coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Branch (Achilles) is close to returning, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
"Close" is a relative term, so it's unclear how close Branch actually is, considering he remains on the reserve/PUP list and has yet to begin practicing. It sounds like that could change next week. The Lions have been relying on Roger McCreary at slot cornerback in Branch's absence.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Working through rib injury
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Reed (ribs) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Reed presumably picked up the injury during the Lions' 31-24 win over the Jets in Week 3, when he played 62 of 66 defensive snaps (93.9 percent) and finished with eight tackles (five solo) and one pass defense. He'll have two more chances to increase his practice participation to full and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's road game against the Panthers.
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Lions' Derrick Barnes: Notches eight stops in Week 3
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Barnes registered eight tackles (five solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 31-24 victory against the Jets.
Barnes tied with D.J. Reed for the second-most tackles on Detroit behind Christian Izien (11). Barnes has been consistent to begin the campaign, recording between six and eight stops in each of his three games so far. He also has 2.0 sacks on the campaign, halfway to his career-high total over 17 regular-season contests last year.
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Lions' Chuck Clark: Posts another strong performance in Week 3
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Clark finished Sunday's 31-24 win over the Jets with seven tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and a forced fumble.
Clark continues to start at safety for Detroit with with Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee) both on the PUP list. Clark logged just a 45 percent defensive snap share in Week 1, but he upped that to 86 percent in Week 2 before playing every one of the Lions' 61 defensive snaps in Week 3. The veteran defender came up with a huge play late in the contest, sacking Jets QB Geno Smith and causing him to fumble with less than a minute remaining and New York nearing the red zone while trailing by seven points. The sack was Clark's first since he played for the Jets in 2024.
