During his Monday afternoon press conference, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell provided an update on a few players who are nearing a return from injury.
It sounds like he is expecting the return of both linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez and cornerback D.J. Reed from their respective injury lists, making them eligible to play Sunday against the New York Giants.
“D.J. Reed looks pretty positive here. We’re going to get him a week of work here and see where he’s at,” Campbell said. Later adding, “Rodrigo is looking better, he’s getting better every day. So, probably Reed and Rodrigo right now would be at the top of that list.”
Rodriguez’s activation comes as no surprise, as his evaluation clock expires this week. The depth linebacker should be a solid addition to a special teams unit that has had some uneven play as of late.
Reed returned to practice last week, and his return would be a nice boost to the defense. Detroit’s No. 1 corner hasn’t played since he suffered a hamstring injury in Week 4 against the Cleveland Browns.
Campbell also noted that Marcus Davenport and Josh Paschal are “getting better,” but didn’t provide specifics on their timeline to return.
He did say the Lions believe they will start reserve cornerback and special teamer Khalil Dorsey’s evaluation clock this week. Dorsey has served as one of the team’s best gunners in punt coverage, but he also can provide support in all facets of special teams. He has been out since Week 4, as well.
Campbell’s final substantial update was on Kerby Joseph, but unfortunately the news wasn’t as good. It sounds like he’s tracking to miss his fifth straight game.
“I don’t know. If you ask me right now I don’t know if I see him in this week, but he is getting better,” Campbell said.
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