Complete Detroit Lions harm concern record replace for August eighth
There was some large information recently on the harm entrance (Ennis Rakestraw), so it is time for a full recap of the injured Lions together with their anticipated return dates. I’ve categorized the gamers into 1) short-term accidents, 2) PUP record, 3) NFI record, and 4) injured reserve record.
SHORT-TERM INJURIES
Terrion Arnold, CB – hamstring (July 29, 2025)
The hamstring is minor thus there isn’t a concern with the common season nonetheless one month away. Loads of time for a gradual ramp-up.
Dan Skipper, OT – left low ankle sprain (July 31, 2025)
The sprain just isn’t extreme which suggests Skipper will very possible be prepared for Week 1.
Pat O’Connor, DT – leg (August 4, 2025)
Jamarco Jones, OT – ankle (August 4, 2025)
“They’re [Jones & O’Connor] good, it is simply gonna take a minute.” – Dan Campbell
There aren’t any specifics with O’Connor and Jones, however the accidents are minor.
Dominic Lovett, WR – stomach (August 4, 2025)
“Perhaps 10 days” – Dan Campbell
This Seventh-round rookie’s harm is benign, like perhaps a gentle indirect pressure.
Sione Vaki, RB – hamstring (July 21, 2025)
His hamstring was able to go, however he missed observe on August 6 for unknown causes.
Taylor Decker, OT – shoulder cleanup surgical procedure (June or July)
He began camp on PUP however is now again at observe. He’ll be prepared for the season.
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PHYSICALLY UNABLE TO PERFORM (PUP)
Khalil Dorsey, CB – proper tib/fib fracture (December 15, 2024)
Doubtless prepared inside a month, however might keep on PUP into the season for roster administration causes – so long as the opposite CB’s keep wholesome. By retaining him on PUP, it frees up a spot on the ultimate 53-man roster.
Mekhi Wingo, DT – proper knee meniscus and probably extra (November 28, 2024)
Anticipated September return. There’s some long-term concern right here given the prolonged restoration timeline.
Miles Frazier, OG – unspecified knee
Anticipated September-October return. Very possible stays on PUP into the season.
Malcolm Rodriguez, LB – proper ACL (November 28, 2024)
Anticipated October return.
Alim McNeill, DT – proper ACL (December 15, 2024)
Anticipated November return.
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NON FOOTBALL INJURY (NFI)
Josh Paschal, EDGE – unspecified cleanup surgical procedure
Anticipated September return.
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INJURED RESERVE
Ennis Rakestraw, CB – shoulder surgical procedure (August 7, 2025)
The small print of the harm and surgical procedure are unknown, however there was a hope that he may have returned later this 12 months. These hopes have been dashed when he was positioned on IR earlier than the 53-man cutdown date. The Lions had the choice of ready till the 53-man cutdown to position him on IR-designated-to-return however should have felt the probability of return this season was very low.
This harm caps a tough couple of years for Rakestraw. On the intense aspect, he’s nonetheless a youthful 23-year-old with 2 extra years remaining on his rookie contract. (For comparability, this 12 months’s 2nd-round choose, Tate Ratledge, is already 24-years-old.)
- 2024 rookie season: Missed 10 video games resulting from a number of hamstring strains.
- 2024 after faculty: core muscle surgical procedure
- 2021 ACL
Dan Jackson, S – leg (August 3, 2025)
The harm is unknown however will price him the season. Nevertheless, that does not essentially imply the precise restoration may be very long-term. As a Seventh-round choose, he might have been an extended shot to make the 53-man roster. By placing him on IR, he’s assured to be again with the Lions subsequent 12 months. If he had not made the 53-man roster, one other staff may have claimed him. So it is potential there’s some roster administration happening with this harm. The counterpoint is that the Lions did have the choice of utilizing one of many two bonus IR-designated-to-return spots on the 53-man cutdown, however selected to not.
Levi Onwuzurike, DT – ACL
Onwuzurike is a free agent after the season and virtually definitely will not be in a Lions uniform once more.