Lions' Emmanuel Moseley: Continues getting practice reps
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Moseley (pectoral) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice estimate.
Moseley was designated to return from IR on Nov. 8 and continues to work toward making his 2024 debut. His ability to be listed as a full participant Wednesday is a good sign that his return could be coming sooner rather than later. A clearer picture of his status for Sunday will likely come Thursday or Friday.
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Lions' Brodric Martin: Set to return
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Martin (knee) was activated from injured reserve Wednesday.
Martin practiced in full last week, but he remained on IR. Considering the Western Kentucky product hasn't played yet this season, he may have needed extra conditioning time. However, his move to the 53-man roster suggests he should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Colts.
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Lions' Ifeatu Melifonwu: Back to injured reserve
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The Lions placed Melifonwu (undisclosed) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Melifonwu was activated from injured reserve Monday but heads back to the list 24 hours later after suffering a setback unrelated to the ankle injury that previously landed him there, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports. Melifonwu will have to miss at least another four games minimum and won't be eligible to play until Week 16 versus Chicago.
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Lions' Ifeatu Melifonwu: Activated Monday
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The Lions activated Melifonwu (ankle) from injured reserve Monday.
Despite head coach Dan Campbell noting earlier Monday that Melifonwu suffered a setback and "won't be ready for a while," the Lions have added him to their active roster. Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports that Melifonwu didn't practice Friday after sustaining a different injury than the one that landed him on IR. His participation in practice throughout this week will likely offer the best indication of whether he can return to the field Sunday against the Colts.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Shifts to IR
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The Lions placed Anzalone (forearm) on injured reserve Monday.
Anzalone played 20 defensive snaps and recorded five total tackles before breaking his forearm in Sunday's blowout win over the Jaguars. This injury is expected to sideline the 30-year-old for 6-to-8 weeks, so his shift to IR comes as no surprise. Anzalone will be now be forced to miss at least the Lions' next four games, with his earliest possible return coming in the Week 16 matchup against the Bears. Expect Jack Campbell to see increased work with the Lions' first-team defense until Anzalone can return.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Nabs another pick in win
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Joseph recorded three total tackles (two solo) and one interception in Sunday's 52-6 win over the Jaguars.
Joseph picked off Mac Jones in the third quarter of Sunday's blowout win, bringing his season total up to seven interceptions through 10 games, which leads the NFL. The third-year pro has also recorded 48 total tackles and nine total passes defended while playing 100 percent of the Lions' defensive snaps in all but two games this year. He's expected to continue causing problems for opposing offenses as the season progresses.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Tallies seven tackles vs. Jaguars
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Branch recorded seven total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 52-6 win over the Jaguars.
Branch finished Sunday's blowout win as the Lions' second-leading tackler, trailing just Jack Campbell's nine-stop performance. The 23-year-old from Alabama has emerged as one of the best playmakers in the NFL in his second season, recording 57 total tackles and 13 passes defended, including four interceptions, through just nine appearances. He's expected to continue starting alongside Kerby Joseph as part of one of the best safety duos in the NFL in the Week 12 matchup against the Colts.
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Lions' Jack Campbell: Solid outing in blowout win
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Campbell recorded nine total tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's 52-6 win over the Jaguars.
Campbell led Detroit's defense in total tackles Sunday and has now posted seven-plus stops in each of his last seven outings. The second-year pro from Iowa has really emerged as the Lions' top inside linebacker this season, having recorded 78 total tackles, including 1.5 sacks, and one pass defended across the team's first 10 games. He's expected to remain a viable IDP choice as the Lions travel to Indianapolis in Week 12.
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Lions' Ifeatu Melifonwu: Not close to returning
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Head coach Dan Campbell stated Monday that Melifonwu (ankle) suffered a setback, and "he won't be ready for a while," Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Melifonwu had his 21-day window to practice with the team opened on Nov. 6. According to Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com, the Syracuse product suffered a different injury from his original ankle issue. If he is not near ready to play when his window closes Nov. 27, the Lions will either need to use an active roster spot on him anyhow or return him to IR, officially ending his season.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Suffers broken forearm
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Anzalone broke his forearm during the Lions' 52-6 win over the Jaguars and will be sidelined for 6-to-8 weeks, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Anzalone suffered the injury while assisting on a tackle on running back Travis Etienne in the second quarter of Sunday's win. It's another blow to the Lions' defense, which lost Aidan Hutchinson for the rest of the regular season due to a broken left tibia and fibula in Week 6 against the Cowboys. Given the recovery timeline, Anzalone could return as early as Week 17 against the 49ers on Monday, Dec. 30. Ben Niemann and Trevor Nowaske are candidates to start at linebacker alongside Malcolm Rodriguez and Jack Campbell while Anzalone is sidelined.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Won't return vs. Jacksonville
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Anzalone (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Anzalone injured his forearm while tackling Travis Etienne late in the second quarter of Sunday's game. With Anzalone done for the day, Ben Niemann and Trevor Nowaske will see an increased snap count on defense for the second half.
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Lions' Alex Anzalone: Hurts forearm, uncertain to return
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Anzalone suffered a forearm injury in Sunday's Week 11 game against Jacksonville and is questionable to return.
Anzalone was hurt while assisting on a tackle of Travis Etienne late in the second quarter. The linebacker exited to the locker room and was deemed questionable to return soon thereafter. Ben Niemann could be called upon for a significant role if Anzalone is unable to return.
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Lions' Brodric Martin: Missing Week 11
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Martin (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars.
Martin was a full participant in practice for the second consecutive week; however, he has yet to be activated to the Lions' active roster and will remain out in Week 11. Mekhi Wingo is expected to continue working as one of Detroit's top backup defensive linemen until Martin returns.
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Lions' Carlton Davis: Good to go for Week 11
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Davis (hand) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jaguars and is expected to play.
Davis missed some practice reps earlier in the week but is good to go Sunday. He's coming off a two-interception game in the Lions' come-from-behind win over the Texans last week. Davis figures to see plenty of rookie Brian Thomas in this matchup.
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Lions' Ifeatu Melifonwu: Ruled out for Week 11
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Melifonwu (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Melifonwu remains on injured reserve after his 21-day practice window was opened last Wednesday. He'll get another week of practice ahead of Week 12 against the Colts.
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Lions' Emmanuel Moseley: Will not play Sunday
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Moseley (pectoral) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Moseley remains on injured reserve after the Lions designated him for return nine days ago. Carlton Davis and Terrion Arnold will continue to handle cornerback duties in a matchup with Jacksonville on Sunday.
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Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez: Past ankle injury
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Rodriguez (ankle) was a full practice participant Thursday.
An ankle injury has prevented Rodriguez from playing in the Lions' last two regular-season games, but his ability to practice in full Thursday indicates the 2022 sixth-round pick should be able to make his return against the Jaguars on Sunday. In the six games prior to his ankle injury, Rodriguez logged 26 tackles (16 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery.
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Lions' Malcolm Rodriguez: Limited to open week
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Rodriguez (ankle) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Rodriguez has been sidelined for the Lions' last two regular-season games after spraining his ankle in Week 8 against the Titans. Wednesday marked the first time he has been able to practice since the injury, and he'll have two more chances to increase his participation ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
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Lions' Za'Darius Smith: Practices in full Wednesday
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Smith (personal) was not listed on Wednesday's injury report.
Smith was held out of this past Sunday's game against Houston after being traded from Cleveland to Detroit on Nov. 5, but he will be good to go against Jacksonville on Sunday, Nov. 17. Through the first nine regular-season games with the Browns, Smith logged 23 tackles (15 solo), including 5.0 sacks.
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Lions' Derrick Barnes: Could return later in season
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Barnes (knee) said Wednesday that he's not ruling out a return from injured reserve later this season, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Barnes has been sidelined since the Lions' win over the Cardinals in Week 3, when he sustained injuries to his MCL and PCL. While he indicated he has a chance to play again in 2024, his odds of doing so would appear to be slim. Through the first three games of the season, the fourth-year linebacker recorded 10 tackles and one pass breakups across 114 defensive snaps.
