Detroit Lions Host Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 7
The Detroit Lions (4-2) return home in Week 7 to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1) at Ford Field for a “Monday Night Football” matchup. Due to the Monday game, both teams have modified their practice schedules, with the Lions practicing on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Latest Injury Report for the Lions
Here’s the most recent injury report and updates. Note: Any changes from the previous report are highlighted.
- TE Shane Zylstra (ankle, Reserve/IR)
- LT Giovanni Manu (knee, Reserve/IR) — eligible to return in Week 11
- G Miles Frazier (undisclosed, Reserve/PUP)
- EDGE Marcus Davenport (pectoral, Reserve/IR)
- EDGE Josh Paschal (undisclosed, Reserve/NFI)
- DT Alim McNeill (ACL, Reserve/PUP) — evaluation window has begun
- LB Malcolm Rodriguez (ACL, Reserve/PUP)
- CB D.J. Reed (hamstring/IR) — eligible to return in Week 10
- CB Khalil Dorsey (concussion, wrist, Reserve/IR) — eligible to return in Week 11
- S Daniel Thomas (forearm, Reserve/IR) — eligible to return in Week 8
Coaches Provide Recovery Updates
Lions coach Dan Campbell offered insights regarding Davenport and Rodriguez, stating neither is expected to start their evaluation period this week, but both are nearing a return. Rodriguez might start practicing post-bye in Week 8.
“Not yet,” Campbell mentioned. “He’s doing well, he’s improving. We feel positive about the IR players. By the end of November, December, we should look strong.”
Potential Returns from Injuries
Rookie guard Miles Frazier was seen working with trainers recently, signaling potential progress as he remains on the PUP list. Meanwhile, the status of injured players like DT DJ Reader and others continues to evolve, with some expected to be sidelined for the upcoming game.
Updates on Other Players
Cunningham returned to practice, indicating his path back to gameplay, but will need time to adjust after missing two weeks. Alim McNeill is anticipated to come off the PUP list to actively participate against the Bucs, provided all goes as planned this week.
Bucs’ Injury Status
For the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, multiple players are listed with injuries, including WRs Chris Godwin and Mike Evans, the latter of whom may return this week. Key players are highlighted to monitor as game day approaches.
