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• Lions' Josh Paschal: Past illness

  6D ago • By RotoWire

  Paschal (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Paschal had missed the Lions' last two games due to an illness, but Wednesday's full practice suggests he's past the issue. The third-year defensive end from Kentucky has recorded nine total tackles through six appearances this season. He's expected to start opposite recent acquisition Za'Darius Smith as part of the Lions' top edge-rushing duo in Week 10, when the team travels to Houston

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• Lions' Josh Paschal: Won't play in Week 9

  11D ago • By RotoWire

  Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Friday that Paschal (illness) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Packers, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports. Campbell noted that Paschal is expected to return to practice next week; however, he's now in line to miss his second consecutive game with an illness. With Paschal sidelined in Week 9, the Lions' defensive end room will consist of just James Houston, Patrick O'Connor and Isaiah Thomas.

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• Lions' Josh Paschal: Logs DNP

  13D ago • By RotoWire

  Paschal (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports. Paschal missed the Lions' win over the Titans on Sunday due to illness, and also missed practice each day leading up to the game. It's worth noting he previously told Twentyman he would be ready for Week 9 against the Packers, although according to head coach Dan Campbell, the Kentucky product's status for the matchup is still to be determined.

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• Lions' Josh Paschal: Won't play in Week 8

  18D ago • By RotoWire

  Paschal (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. Paschal didn't practice throughout the week due to an illness, so it's no surprise he won't suit up Sunday. The 24-year-old defensive end then told reporters Friday that he'll return for the Lions' Week 9 matchup against the Packers, per Tim Twentyman of the team's official site. Expect Isaac Ukwu and Patrick O'Connor to see increased work with Detroit's first-team defense in Paschal's stead.

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• Lions' Josh Paschal: Looks good for Week 17

  12/26/2023 • By RotoWire

  Paschal (hand) was not listed on the Lions' injury report Tuesday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports. Paschal was forced out of Sunday's win at Minnesota early with a hand injury, but it doesn't look like the issue will force him to miss any extended time. He figures to resume a rotational role on Detroit's defensive line Saturday.

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