Latest, regularly updated Detroit Lions injury information
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For the remainder of the 2025 season, this page will be updated regularly, with the latest information on the Detroit Lions’ injury situation, including quotes from Lions coach Dan Campbell where relevant.
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Players will be sorted by short-term and long-term injuries, and alphabetically within those groupings.
Shorter-term injuries
Offensive lineman Trystan Colon
Colon suffered an elbow injury in the team’s Aug. 8 preseason game with Atlanta. The good news is he wasn't placed on injured reserve, but his recovery timetable is vague. “Colon is out for a while,” Campbell said on Aug. 11.
Defensive end Ahmed Hassanein
The rookie defensive lineman suffered a pec injury in the second half against the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 16. The evaluation is on-going, but Campbell said Hassanein will be down for a while.
“That's a good question,” Campbell said when asked if Hassanein’s injury is season-ending. “I don't have that answer yet.”
Safety Kerby Joseph
Joseph has been in and out of the lineup during training camp with what Campbell called “minor knee irritation.” The first-team All-Pro did not participate in joint practices with the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 13-14.
“It's just something he's been dealing with a little bit,” Campbell said Aug. 18. “We're hoping to get him back late in the week. We don't feel like it's a major problem. It's just something we're trying to manage right now and get it to calm down.”
Tight end Sam LaPorta
LaPorta has been out with an undisclosed injury since Aug. 14. “It’s not major, but he will miss a little bit of time here,” Campbell said.
Safety Morice Norris
Norris is in concussion protocol after having to be taken off the field by ambulance in the team’s Aug. 8 game against Atlanta. On Aug. 11, Campbell said the young safety’s condition would be reassessed in 10-14 days.
“That's TBD right now,” Campbell said on Aug. 18 about Norris’ potential to play again this season. “Like I've said, we're being very thorough with this. He's doing well. He's doing good right now. I don't really want to go that far (into the future). I just know that he's down today.”
Long-term injuries
Active/Physically unable to perform
Cornerback Khalil Dorsey
Dorsey broke his tibia and fibula after colliding with a teammate during Detroit’s Dec. 15 game against Buffalo. On July 22, Campbell said Dorsey was close to being cleared and the Lions hoped to get him back to practice in the latter stages of training camp.
On Aug. 18, Campbell announced would be activated off PUP.
“We'll start today, individual (and) group, some of that stuff. Hopefully, by the end of the week, maybe we can get him worked into a few things. I don't know if he'll play or not (in Saturday's preseason finale). This is a step in the right direction, getting him back.”
Offensive lineman Miles Frazier
The rookie has been out of action since late May with a knee injury. On July 22, Campbell estimated Frazier wouldn’t be back until September or October.
Defensive tackle Alim McNeill
McNeill suffered a torn ACL in a Dec. 15 game against Buffalo. He had surgery a few weeks later and is projected for a midseason return.
Linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez
Rodriguez has been making steady progress with his recovery from the torn ACL he suffered against the Chicago Bears last Thanksgiving. His projected timetable for returning has improved from November to October.
Defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo
Wingo suffered a season-ending meniscus tear against the Bears last Thanksgiving. At the end of the season, he was optimistic about being ready for the offseason program. However, he has remained sidelined throughout training camp. In late July, Campbell estimated the second-year defender would be prepared to return to practice at some point in September.
Reserved/Physically unable to perform
Defensive tackle Levi Onwuzurike
After dealing with nagging knee pain this offseason, a medical evaluation revealed the lineman needed surgery to repair a damaged ACL. He’s been ruled out for the season.
Non-football injury
Defensive lineman Josh Paschal
Paschal is on the shelf with an unidentified injury. He's been spotted running on the side under the supervision of a trainer multiple times during training camp. On July 29, Campbell said Paschal remains on track for an early September return to practice. Still, the defender will require a ramp-up period before he's ready for game action.
Injured reserve
Cornerback Dicaprio Bootle
Bootle left practice on Aug. 13 to be evaluated for a lower leg injury. He was placed on injured reserve the next day.
Offensive tackle Justin Herron
Herron suffered an arm injury in pre-game warmups ahead of the team’s preseason matchup with the Atlanta Falcons on Aug. 8. He was placed on injured reserve Aug. 10.
Safety Dan Jackson
Jackson suffered a leg injury during practice on Aug. 3 and was placed on injured reserve the following day.
Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr.
Rakestraw suffered a chest contusion after a violent midfield collision during the team’s first training camp practice. A few days after returning to action, the second-year cornerback suffered a shoulder injury during a tackling drill. He was placed on injured reserve four days later and has since undergone surgery.
Offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal
Sorsal suffered a leg injury in the team’s preseason game against Atlanta on Aug. 8 and was placed on injured reserve Aug. 10.
Offensive lineman Keaton Sutherland
Sutherland suffered a nasty-looking leg injury during the team’s joint practice with the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 9 and was placed on injured reserve the next day.
Tight end Kenny Yeboah
Yeboah suffered a knee injury in the Hall of Fame game on July 31. He returned to practice the next week, but was placed on injured reserve on Aug. 10, following the team’s second preseason game.