Lions' Kerby Joseph: Cleared to return to practice
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The Lions opened the 21-day practice window for Joseph (knee) on Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
Joseph opened the regular season on the reserve/PUP list due to a knee injury that he suffered in Week 6 of the 2025 season. He's progressed enough in his recovery to return to practice and was limited in Wednesday's session, and there's a chance that he's activated from the PUP list before Sunday's NFC North tilt against the Vikings. The addition of Joseph would bolster a Lions secondary that welcomed back Brian Branch, who picked off Jordan Love in Detroit's Week 7 win over Green Bay.
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Lions' Jack Campbell: Posts 11 stops against Green Bay
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Campbell tallied 11 tackles (eight solo) during the Lions' 20-17 win over the Packers on Sunday.
Campbell was on the field for every single defensive snap and led the Lions in tackles. His eight solo stops were a season high, and he's reached double-digit tackles in each of his last three outings. Through six regular-season games, Campbell has 54 tackles (29 solo) and one fumble recovery.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Snags interception in return from injury
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Branch recorded four tackles (one solo) and an interception during Sunday's 20-17 win over Green Bay.
Branch was given the green light to play Sunday in what was his first game since he tore his Achilles in Week 14 of the 2025 season. He was on the field for 45 of the Lions' 67 defensive snaps (67.2 percent), and his return was highlighted by his interception off of Jordan Love early in the fourth quarter. Having Branch back in the fold significantly boosts the Lions' secondary, especially since the defense ranks dead last in the NFL in passing yards allowed per game (291.8). Detroit will stay home for Week 8 to host Minnesota in another NFC North tilt.
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Lions' Ennis Rakestraw: Could practice this week
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Rakestraw (ankle) is not believed to be dealing with a major injury after he was forced to exit Sunday's win over the Packers, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Coach Dan Campbell said Rakestraw could practice this week, and he has a chance to a play Sunday against the undefeated Vikings. Rock Ya-Sin filled in at cornerback following Rakestraw's injury and would be in line for increased snaps on defense if the latter is unable to face Minnesota.
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Lions' Ennis Rakestraw: Injures ankle Sunday
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Rakestraw exited Sunday's game against the Packers with an ankle injury and is questionable to return.
Prior to leaving in the second half, the cornerback recorded two tackles. Rock Ya-Sin and Khalil Dorsey would be in line for increased snaps at cornerback the rest of the way against Green Bay.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Set for season debut
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The Lions activated Branch (Achilles) from injured reserve Saturday.
Branch no longer holds any injury designation and appears all set to suit up for the Lions' game against the Packers on Sunday. The strong safety has finished recovering from the Achilles tear he sustained in early December of 2025, just in time for a divisional showdown that could be key in determining the final standings of the AFC North.
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Lions' Rock Ya-Sin: Cleared for Week 7
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Ya-Sin (hamstring) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Packers.
The veteran defensive back has been cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a hamstring injury, with Ya-Sin having the benefit of extra rest courtesy of the Week 6 bye. His return gives the Lions depth in the secondary and another contributor on special teams.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Questionable vs. Green Bay
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Branch (Achilles) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.
Branch was listed as a full practice participant on each of the Lions' three injury reports during Week 7 prep, and there's a chance that he's activated from the reserve/PUP list ahead of Sunday's NFC North tilt. He's nearing clearance to returning after spending the last 10 months rehabbing from a torn Achilles, and his presence would boost a Lions' defense that allows a league-worst 297.4 passing yards per game.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Estimated as full practice participant
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The Lions listed Branch as a full participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
The Lions did not practice for their first session following the Week 6 bye, but it's a promising sign to see Branch listed as a full participant. He's in the final stages of his recovery from a torn Achilles that he suffered in December of 2025, and he could be activated from the Lions' reserve/PUP list ahead of Sunday's NFC North tilt against the Packers.
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Lions' Kerby Joseph: Expected to play this season
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Lions head coach Dan Campbell stated Kerby (knee) "is in a good headspace" and expects the 25-year-old to play at some point this season, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
Joseph has been sidelined for over a year after sustaining a knee injury in the Week 6 meeting with the Chiefs during the 2025 campaign. While there was hope he would be ready to get back on the field early in the 2026 season, he remains on the reserve/PUP list. With Kerby still out of commission, Chuck Clark is projected to continue handling most of the work at free safety for the foreseeable future.
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Aidan Keanaaina: Hosted by Detroit
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Keanaaina (undisclosed) was hosted for a visit with the Lions on Monday, Justin Rogers of DetroitFootball.net reports.
Keanaaina was waived from injured reserve with an injury settlement by the Lions in mid-August after suffering an undisclosed injury. The defensive lineman now appears to be back to 100 percent, and he could latch on as a member of Detroit's practice squad later this season.
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Lions' Devin White: Lands on injured reserve
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The Lions placed White (forearm) on injured reserve Friday.
White was diagnosed with a broken forearm following the Lions' Week 5 win over the Cardinals. He'll be required to miss at least the next four games on IR, and while he's likely to be sidelined past that minimum window, there's optimism that the veteran linebacker will return at some point this season. Malcolm Rodriguez is the next man up at linebacker in White's absence.
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Lions' Devin White: Expected to return this season
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Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Monday that White (forearm) will need surgery but is expected to return "at some point" later this season, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.
White broke his forearm during the first half of Sunday's 45-21 win over the Cardinals. He'll likely be placed on injured reserve over the coming days, but Campbell has at least left the door open for White to return this season once fully healthy. Malcolm Rodriguez figures to step into a starting role at linebacker for as long as White is sidelined.
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Lions' Devin White: Likely set for surgery
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White suffered a broken forearm during Sunday's 45-21 win over the Cardinals, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
White sustained the injury in the first half, and head coach Dan Campbell said that "it doesn't look good" for the linebacker following the victory. White's injury will likely require surgery, and it's unclear exactly how long he'd be sidelined, if that's the case.
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Lions' Devin White: Done for day
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White (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's contest against Arizona.
White suffered a forearm injury in the first half, and his day has now officially come to a premature end. Malcolm Rodriguez will continue to see an increase in workload at outside linebacker with White sidelined.
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Lions' Devin White: Won't return Sunday
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White (forearm) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
White was carted off the field with a forearm injury in the first half. The linebacker will not be able to return to the field, leaving Malcolm Rodriguez and Jimmy Rolder to fill the outside linebacker role opposite Derrick Barnes.
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Lions' Devin White: Carted off Sunday
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White (forearm) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest versus Arizona.
White was carted off the field following a forearm injury early in the first half, and his availability for the rest of the game is now uncertain. In his absence, Malcolm Rodriguez is a top candidate to operate in a more prominent role at outside linebacker.
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Lions' Tyleik Williams: Available versus Arizona
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Williams (foot) is active for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Williams was spotted wearing a walking boot and didn't practice Wednesday. He logged limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday but still couldn't avoid a questionable designation. However, Williams has since been cleared for action after amassing a season-high six total tackles in the 32-26 loss to Carolina in Week 4.
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Lions' Rock Ya-Sin: Ruled out for Sunday
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Ya-Sin (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Ya-Sin has not practiced since he sustained a hamstring injury during the Lions' Week 4 loss to the Panthers. In the cornerback's absence, Khalil Dorsey or Keith Abney is set to be the primary backup at outside cornerback behind starters D.J. Reed and Ennis Rakestraw.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Won't return for Week 5
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Branch (Achilles) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Branch returned to practice Wednesday after the Lions opened up his 21-day practice window. The strong safety managed to log limited practice in all three Week 5 prep sessions but is not quite ready to return to the field. Christian Izien will continue to start at strong safety while Branch puts the finishing touches on his recovery.
