Detroit Lions Injury Report: 2 Players Ruled OUT vs. Chicago Bears
The Detroit Lions will aim for their second win in a row this Sunday afternoon when they hit the road to face off against the Chicago Bears. A win would propel the Lions to a 10-3 record for the season, solidifying their lead in the NFC North. However, a loss might jeopardize their chances of securing the top seed in the NFC. The team’s latest injury report reveals several ongoing concerns, as detailed below.
Below is the Lions’ final injury report of the week, and as you can see, Frank Ragnow and Hendon Hooker have already been ruled OUT for Sunday’s game against the Bears. With Ragnow OUT, expect the Lions to elevate an offensive lineman from their practice squad on Saturday. By doing so, they will be allowed to carry 48 players on their game-day roster rather than 47.
By this stage of the season, no team has a completely healthy 53-man roster, and the Lions are no different. Nevertheless, Detroit needs to secure a victory against a weaker Bears team on their turf. Dan Campbell’s adeptness at readying his players after a loss bodes well for Sunday’s showdown in the Windy City, and we’re counting on that preparation to shine throu
BEREA, Ohio — The Cleveland Browns are preparing for their trip out west with the Denver Broncos next up on the schedule. But two players won’t take on the field on Sunday at Mile High—including Browns starting cornerback Denzel Ward.
Ward missed the week of practice with a shoulder injury. On Friday after practice, the team ruled the cornerback out for Sunday’s game.
“Won’t have him this one but he and I both have a lot of faith in the guys that will be out there,” head coach Kevin Stefanski said.
Stefanski said they’ll monitor Ward and see how progresses after Sunday’s game before determining if he’ll need to miss more time.
In addition to Ward, wide receiver Marquise Goodwin was ruled out of Sunday’s game. Goodwin has remained in concussion protocol since taking a hit to the helmet against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 9.
Two other players may or may not see the field on Sunday, with the Browns listing linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. and safety Juan Thornhill as questionable for the game.
Walker sustained a hamstring injury Sunday against the Steelers that saw him kept out of the remainder of the game. He missed most of the week of practice but returned to the practice fields on Friday in a limited fashion.
Meanwhile, Thornhill is dealing with a calf injury he sustained against the Baltimore Ravens. Thornhill missed the game against the Steelers and missed Wednesday’s practice, but returned in a limited fashion on Thursday.
The Browns will monitor both Walker and Thornhill over the weekend before making a decision on their final status for Sunday’s game in Denver.
