The Detroit Lions released their Week 17 Tuesday injury report ahead of their matchup with the Minnesota Vikings.
The Detroit Lions (8-7) and Minnesota Vikings (7-8) have released their latest injury reports as both teams prepare for a Christmas Day showdown. The Lions held another walkthrough on Tuesday, meaning each player’s practice participation level is estimated by the coaching staff, projecting each injured player’s involvement had there been a regular practice.
Let’s take a look at the latest injury report and get you up to date with what we know. Note: Any changes from the last injury report will be bolded.
No practice
- RB David Montgomery (illness) — added to the injury report on Tuesday
- DB Avonte Maddox (back/illness)
Montgomery missed Tuesday’s practice due to illness, and while most times players return from illnesses in time for a game, kickoff is just 48 hours away, so he’ll need to get rested up quickly.
Maddox played nearly the entire game last Sunday, and with him now in a starting safety role, it’s entirely possible that he may be getting the veteran treatment. However, back injuries can be tricky, so his status could be in flux heading into this game. Additionally, Maddox also had an “illness” added to his injury report, so like Montgomery, it’ll be another thing to keep an eye on.
Limited practice
- WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (knee) — upgraded from no practice
- LT Taylor Decker (shoulder) — upgraded from no practice
- LG Christian Mahogany (fibula)
- OL Trystan Colon (wrist)
- OT Giovanni Manu (knee) — Days remaining in injury evaluation clock: 13
- WR Tom Kennedy (abdomen)
- DT Alim McNeill (abdomen)
- EDGE Al-Quadin Muhammad (knee)
- EDGE Marcus Davenport (shoulder)
- CB Amik Robertson (hand)
St. Brown’s injury evaluation on Monday revealed some positive results, but with the Lions playing on a short week, he’s not out of the woods just yet.
“It’s positive news, but there’s a little irritation,” coach Dan Campbell said about St. Brown on Tuesday. “So, short week; we’ll see, but I would say it’s still positive news.”
Decker has only practiced one time in the previous two weeks, yet he hasn’t missed a game snap. So his taking things slow on a short week isn’t surprising, and he’s still expected to start on Thursday.
Mahogany was removed from injured reserve last week and played every snap in Week 16; however, he was walking with a noticeable limp in the locker room following the game, and could use some lighter work heading into this game. He’s still expected to start at left guard.
Colon was able to practice last week but was held out of the game. If he’s ready to play this week, he could challenge Eguakun for reps if Glasgow is out again.
Manu has been in the injury evaluation window for a week now, leaving him plenty of time to be evaluated over the next two weeks. With the Lions stocked up with 11 offensive linemen on the 53-man roster, there’s no rush to bring him back.
Kennedy didn’t leave Week 16 with an injury, but wasn’t spotted in the locker room after the game, suggesting he was feeling it post-game. He could also be getting the veteran treatment, allowing him to rest up so that he’ll have a chance to play this Thursday.
McNeill played 76% of defensive snaps on Sunday, was available in the locker room post-game, and didn’t appear to exit the game with any discomfort. He, like a lot of others in this report, could be getting some limited action in order to allow him to recover on a short week.
Muhammad is dealing with a knee injury, which is mildly concerning, but he managed to play a typical number of snaps for his role. At this time, there doesn’t seem to be too much to be worried about, and ideally, they’ll be able to get him healthy enough to play on Thursday.
Davenport did briefly exit the game on Sunday, so his injury could require a bit more attention than several other Week 16 injuries. However, he was able to return to the game, which is an encouraging sign.
Robertson injured his hand in Week 15 and played with a club on his injury in Week 16. He’ll continue to get lighter practices and game responsibilities while he heals up, but should still be available against the Vikings.
Full practice
- C Graham Glasgow (knee) — upgraded from limited practice
Glasgow returned to a limited practice on Monday, then was upgraded to an estimated full practice on Tuesday, but with the Lions only holding walkthroughs this week, it’s going to be difficult to know if he’ll be ready for live action on a short week. If he’s unable to play, the Lions appear confident in Kingsley Eguakun’s ability to step in at center again this week.
“Yeah, I was encouraged by Kingsley,” Campbell said. “I thought he did a good job. So, we’re kinda weighing (him starting) right now, too. And then Graham’s delt with this knee a little bit, so we’re thinking about it.”
Vikings’ injury report
Note: Starters are bolded.
Did not practice
- QB J.J. McCarthy (right hand) — has been ruled OUT
- RB Jordan Mason (ankle) — considered a “longshot” to play
- TE T.J. Hockenson (shoulder)
- C Ryan Kelly (concussion)
Limited practice
- RB Aaron Jones (ankle)
- RT Brian O’Neill (heel) — returned to practice
- NT Javon Hargrave (thigh)
- LB Eric Wilson (thumb)
Full practice
- RB Ty Chandler (knee — still on IR)
- TE Gavin Bartholomew (back — still on IR)
- LB Austin Keys (ankle)
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