The Detroit Lions (5-3) and Washington Commanders (3-6) were back on the field on Thursday as they head toward a Week 10 showdown. Both teams are dealing with double-digit injuries, which makes for a lot of player progress to track.
Let’s take a look at the latest injury report and get you up to date with what we know. Note: Any changes from the last injury report will be bolded.
No practice
- RB Jacob Saylors (back) — downgraded from limited practice
- DL Pat O’Connor (knee)
- S Kerby Joseph (knee)
Saylors showing up limited on Wednesday, then not participating on Thursday, suggests a mid-week injury that likely occurred during practice. While this type of injury typically ends up costing the player the upcoming game, there’s still a chance for Saylors to return to practice on Friday and get a chance to play.
O’Connor has now missed two practices this week and looks to be on the same track as Saylors: a Friday return would help his chances, but he could end up missing this Sunday’s game.
Joseph continues to rest while dealing with a knee injury that is taking a bit longer to settle down than originally expected. We’ll likely get an update on his status from coach Dan Campbell at his Friday press conference.
Limited practice
- RB Craig Reynolds (hamstring)
- RT Penei Sewell (shoulder) — upgraded from no practice on Wednesday
- LT Taylor Decker (shoulder) — upgraded from no practice on Wednesday
- OT Dan Skipper (back) — upgraded from no practice on Wednesday
- G Miles Frazier (knee, still on PUP) — Days remaining in evaluation: 19
- EDGE Josh Paschal (back, still on NFI) — Days remaining in evaluation: 19
- LB Malcolm Rodriguez (ACL, still on PUP) — Days remaining in evaluation: 11
- LB Grant Stuard (foot)
Reynolds has not gotten in two practices this week and looks to be on track to return to game action. With Saylor’s leaning toward missing this game, Reynolds’ timing is beneficial.
Sewell, Decker, and Skipper all returned to practice on Thursday after not participating on Wednesday. Sewell told the media on Wednesday that he is expecting to play, and Decker echoed the same sentiment on Thursday, suggesting that he’s anticipating being in the starting lineup on Sunday as well.
Frasier, Paschal, and Rodriguez continue to work through their evaluation process, and at this time, none are expected to return to play this week. That being said, they remain eligible to be removed from their injury list at any time, and stacking practices get them closer to that moment.
Stuard was a surprising addition to the injury report on Wednesday, but he’s managed to get at least some practice time in each day, suggesting this could be a management situation, as opposed to something that might keep him out.
Full practice
- LB Ty Summers (hand)
- CB Terrion Arnold (shoulder)
- S Daniel Thomas (forearm, still on IR) — Days remaining in evaluation: 10
Summers’ injury occurred in Week 9, but he’s since been added to the roster, a move that wouldn’t have happened if the Lions thought he might miss this game.
Arnold continues to stack full practices and looks on track to stay in the starting lineup for this Sunday’s matchup.
Thomas looks like he has a real chance to be removed from injured reserve this week and added back to the 53-man roster. If this move happens, it’ll likely take place on Saturday before the team travels to Washington.
Commanders’ injury report
Note: Starters are bolded.
Did not participate
- QB Jayden Daniels (left elbow)
- WR Terry McLaurin (quad)
Limited
- TE Colston Yankoff (hamstring)
- CB Trey Amos (hip)
- S Quan Martin (hamstring) — upgraded from no practice on Wednesday
- S Tyler Owens (hamstring/neck) — upgraded from no practice on Wednesday, neck injury was added
Full practice
- RB Jacory Croskey-Merritt (tooth) — upgraded from limited on Wednesday
- LT Laremy Tunsil (hamstring/rest) — upgraded from no practice on Wednesday
- DT Jer’Zhan Newton (ankle) — upgraded from limited on Wednesday
- DT Eddie Goldman (concussion) — upgraded from limited on Wednesday
- LB Bobby Wagner (thumb)
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