Wonnum (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Wonnum was unable to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's contest. The defensive end did not practice at all during Week 9 prep and remains sidelined with the head injury.
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Lions' D.J. Reed: Won't play Sunday
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Reed (hip) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Reed suffered a hip injury in the fourth quarter of the Lions' Week 8 win over the Vikings. The cornerback was unable to practice during Week 9 prep and will not suit up for Sunday's contest. Rock Ya-Sin is set to start opposite rookie Ennis Rakestraw against the Dolphins.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Remains on reserve/PUP for Week 9
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Joseph (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Joseph was a limited participant throughout Week 9 prep. Despite maintaining consistent practice participation, the free safety will not be activated from the reserve/PUP list for Sunday's game. The Lions will likely wait until Joseph has logged multiple full sessions and is fully ready to return to the field. Chuck Clark will continue to start at free safety opposite Brian Branch.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Set for Sunday
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Branch (concussion) does not have any injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
With consecutive full practices to close out Week 9 prep, Branch has officially cleared the NFL's five-step concussion protocol. The starting strong safety is all set to suit up for Sunday's game alongside free safety Chuck Clark.
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Lions' Jack Campbell: Continues to manage severe injury
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Campbell (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Campbell has not practiced since sustaining a severe neck injury during the Lions' Week 8 win over the Vikings that required a spinal board and a hospital visit. The linebacker continues to make progress in regaining full bodily function, but has obviously been ruled out for Sunday's game.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Limited again Thursday
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Joseph (knee) remained limited in Thursday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Joseph remains on reserve/PUP, and coach Dan Campbell already said earlier this week that the safety will not play against Miami on Sunday.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Full practice Thursday
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Branch (concussion) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
It's unclear if Branch remains in the concussion protocol, but his full participation puts him on track to play Sunday against the Dolphins after he was injured last Sunday against Minnesota.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Estimated as limited Wednesday
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Joseph (knee) was estimated as a limited participant on the Lions' official injury report Wednesday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Joseph is still waiting to make his 2026 debut as he continues to work his way back from a lingering knee injury, and his status for Week 9 is up in the air. He'll probably need to log a full practice before being activated from the reserve/PUP list, so his activity Thursday and Friday will be worth monitoring.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Estimated as limited participant Wednesday
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Branch (concussion) was estimated as a limited participant on the Lions' official injury report Wednesday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Branch suffered a concussion during Sunday's game versus the Vikings, and now his status for Week 9 is in doubt. He'll need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol before he'll be allowed to suit back up for game action, and his activity at practice Thursday and Friday could give some indication of any progress he makes ahead of Sunday's game at Miami.
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Lions' Jack Campbell: Regaining some movement
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Campbell (neck) said Wednesday that he has full movement in his lower body and is making progress with movement in his upper body, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.
Campbell had to be carted off the field on a spinal board after he took a hit to the head/neck area while making a tackle during Sunday's game versus the Vikings, and he remains in the hospital for evaluation. While updates from him and the Lions have been positive thus far, it still seems likely he'll be facing an extended absence, and barring something extraordinary, he'll at least be out in Week 9 at Miami.
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Lions' Jimmy Rolder: Officially put on IR
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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.
