Detroit Lions Injury Report: The Detroit Lions returned to practice on Thursday, and as previously said, a few players were noticeably absent. DB Brian Branch, OG Jonah Jackson, and TE Sam LaPorta were among those who did not practice. With a game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, the team is enthusiastic about the potential return of a couple of key players, notably wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. However, the Lions have released their latest injury report for the week, confirming that they are dealing with a number of health issues.

Detroit Lions Injury Report for Thursday

The latest injury report for the week has been released, and as you can see, there are a multitude of players included.

Player	Position	Injury	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Game Status
Brian Branch	DB	ankle	NP	NP
Jahmyr Gibbs	RB	hamstring	NP	NP
Jonah Jackson	G	ankle	NP	NP
Zonovan Knight	RB	shoulder	NP	NP
Sam LaPorta	TE	calf	not listed	NP
James Mitchell	TE	hamstring	NP	NP
Emmanuel Moseley	CB	knee	NP	NP
Frank Ragnow	C	toe/resting player	FP	NP
Taylor Decker	T	ankle	LP	FP
Khalil Dorsey	CB	illness	FP	FP
Amon-Ra St. Brown	WR	abdomen	LP	FP

Bottom Line: Next Man Up… Again

The Lions currently boast a 4-1 record this season, but their upcoming challenge in Week 6, facing the NFC South-leading Buccaneers on the road, is undoubtedly a formidable one. At this juncture in the season, injuries are a common hurdle for every team in the league, and the Lions are no different. However, they are embracing the “Next Man Up” mentality, a mindset that will guide them through the season as they tackle adversity and strive for success.