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Lions' Penei Sewell: Good to go vs. Bucs
Penei Sewell (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus Tampa Bay.Despite missing Detroit's first two practices during the week, Sewell will continue to play through his lingering ankle injury in Week 2. He should see a healthy dose of reps across from both Yaya Diaby and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.
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Lions' Penei Sewell: Questionable for Week 2
Penei Sewell (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest versus Tampa Bay.Sewell has been dealing with an ankle injury since late August, but he was able to play Week 1 versus the Rams. However, the right tackle sat out of practice both Wednesday and Thursday this week before logging a limited session Friday. If Sewell is unable to suit up Sunday, Dan Skipper may be asked to step into a starting role.
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Lions' Penei Sewell: Ready for Week 1
Penei Sewell (ankle) was not listed on the Detroit Lions' estimated injury report Wednesday.Sewell should officially be ready to go Sunday against the Rams. Although the report was just an estimate, it does corroborate previous reports that the Oregon product wouldn't miss the season opener. Having the All-Pro tackle on the field Week 1 should be good news for the entirety of Detroit's offense.
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Lions' Penei Sewell: Should be good for Week 1
Head coach Dan Campbell appeared optimistic Saturday that Penei Sewell (ankle) will be good to go for Week 1 against the Rams, Colton Pouncy of The Athletic reports.Sewell was forced to leave Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury, but the MRI came back negative. Sewell has made the Pro Bowl in each of the last two seasons as the Detroit Lions' starting right tackle, and he has started in all 50 regular-season games he's played over the last three years.
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Lions' Penei Sewell: Avoids serious injury
The Detroit Lions classified the foot injury Penei Sewell suffered in Wednesday's practice as a rolled ankle after an MRI returned negative, Jared Ramsey of the Detroit Free Press reports.After sustaining the injury, Sewell was able to walk off the field and into the team's facility under his own power. With the MRI bringing good news, the expectation is that Sewell will be ready to go for the Lions' Week 1 matchup with the Rams on Sept. 8. The 23-year-old right tackle made Pro Bowls both of the past two seasons and has played 50 of 51 games since entering the NFL as a first-round pick in 2021.
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Lions' Penei Sewell: Exits practice early
Penei Sewell left practice early Wednesday with a foot injury, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.Sewell was able to walk off the field under his own power, albeit slowly, after being checked on by trainers. Any potential missed time for the All-Pro tackle would be a significant blow for the Detroit Lions' offensive line with just over two weeks until they kick off their 2024 campaign against the Rams on Sept. 8.
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Lions' Penei Sewell: Inks massive extension
Penei Sewell and the Detroit Lions agreed to terms Wednesday on a four-year, $112 million contract extension, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.Sewell's deal, which reportedly includes $85 million guaranteed, makes him the highest-paid offensive lineman in the NFL. The 23-year-old right tackle has played at a high level since joining Detroit as the No. 7 overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft, but he took a step forward in 2023 while earning first-team All-Pro honors. In addition to Sewell, the Lions extended top wideout Amon-Ra St. Brown to a four-year extension Wednesday, one day in advance of the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Lions' Penei Sewell: Returns to practice
Penei Sewell (concussion) participated in Detroit Lions camp Wednesday after missing the three prior practices with a head injury, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.Sewell suffered a brain injury less than a week ago but has since been cleared to return to the field. Detroit will be happy to have their cornerstone tackle back, as he's started every game for the Lions since being drafted in 2021 and has already received Pro Bowl honors. Expect the 22-year-old to continue holding down the right side of Detroit's offensive line for years to come.
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Lions' Penei Sewell: Out until at least Wednesday
Penei Sewell entered concussion protocol Friday after suffering a head injury in practice, Kyle Meinke of mlive.com reports.Matt Nelson took over for Sewell at right tackle during Saturday's practice. Under concussion protocols, Sewell will be required to sit out of training camp practices until at least Wednesday. Sewell started in all 17 games in 2022 and earned his first Pro Bowl selection.
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Lions' Penei Sewell: Working out at team facility
Penei Sewell (illness) has been working out at the Detroit Lions' facilities in advance of offseason training camp, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.Sewell's rookie campaign ended on a low note due to a thumb injury plus a short stint on the reserve/COVID-19 list. However, the 21-year-old looks to be healthy now and shouldn't face any restrictions for the Lions' formal workouts this spring and summer.