Awosika (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus the Rams.
Awosika will miss a second consecutive game despite being a limited participant in practice throughout the week as he continues to deal with a foot injury. The 27-year-old will aim to make his return Week 16 versus the Steelers, and Trystan Colon is set to start at left guard in his place.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Suiting up vs. Rams
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Decker (shoulder) is active for Detroit's game against the Rams on Sunday.
Decker will once again play through his shoulder injury that's bothered him throughout the season. The 31-year-old will continue to serve as the Lions' starting left tackle during Sunday's matchup.
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Lions' Sione Vaki: Suiting up Sunday
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Vaki (thumb) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams.
Vaki has been dealing with a thumb issue throughout December but hasn't missed any time because of the injury. With Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery both healthy, Vaki probably won't get much (if any work) on offense against Los Angeles, though he has consistently served as a core special-teamer.
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Lions' Shane Zylstra: Making return Sunday
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Zylstra (knee) is active for Sunday's Week 15 contest against the Rams.
Zylstra was hurt in Week 2 against Chicago and subsequently landed on IR. He was activated Saturday and is now officially ready to return to action. With Sam LaPorta (back) and Brock Wright (neck) both on injured reserve, there is room for Zylstra to carve out a tangible role in the Lions' tight-end corps.
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Lions' Kalif Raymond: Set to return against Rams
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Raymond (ankle) is active for Sunday's Week 15 clash against the Rams.
Raymond missed Detroit's past two games due to an ankle issue, but he was able to log a trio of limited practices this week and is set to return to game action. He had been working as the Lions' No. 3 wideout prior to getting hurt, but with Isaac TeSlaa producing two TDs in the two weeks during Raymond's absence, the pair could be competing for offensive snaps moving forward. Raymond should, however, take back his role as the team's lead punt returner.
The Lions elevated Ricci from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's game against the Rams.
This will be Ricci's first elevation since joining the Lions' practice squad Nov. 30. The sixth-year tight end will provide Detroit with some much-needed insurance at tight end, as both TE1 Sam LaPorta (back) and TE2 Brock Wright (neck) are on IR. Ricci's playing time in Week 15 will almost certainly depend on whether Shane Zylstra (knee) plays after being activated from injured reserve Saturday.
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Lions' Shane Zylstra: Activated from IR
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Detroit activated Zylstra (knee) from injured reserve Saturday.
Zylstra has been dealing with a knee injury since Week 2, and he was designated to return to practice Dec. 1. The 29-year-old remained sidelined during last week's win over the Cowboys, but he's trending toward playing ahead of this Sunday's matchup versus the Rams. Zylstra has been a reliable blocking tight end over the past four seasons with Detroit, but with TE1 Sam LaPorta (back) and Brock Wright (neck) both on IR, he could be more involved as a pass catcher alongside Anthony Firkser moving forward. It's still unclear if Zylstra will be active versus the Rams.
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Lions' Brian Branch: Hits IR
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The Lions placed Branch (Achilles) on injured reserve Saturday.
Branch underwent successful surgery Wednesday to address a torn Achilles suffered during the Week 14 win over Dallas. With a recovery timeline of eight to 12 months, he'll now shift his focus to recovering in time for the start of the 2026 regular season. Branch finishes the 2025 season with 75 tackles, including 2.5 sacks, and nine passes defended over 12 games.
Mahogany (fibula) has been downgraded and been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
The second-year pro from Boston College returned to limited practice this week but is not ready for in-game action just yet. Mahogany will remain on the Lions' injured reserve list, and his next opportunity to suit up will come in the Week 16 matchup against the Steelers.
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Lions' Thomas Harper: Won't play Week 15
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Harper (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Rams.
Harper sustained a concussion during the Week 14 win over the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football. The 25-year-old was limited throughout this week of practice and deemed questionable on Friday, but he'll ultimately miss at least one more game with this issue. With fellow safeties Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee) both ruled out as well, veterans Daniel Thomas, Avonte Maddox and Jalen Mills will all likely take on bigger roles versus LA.
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Lions' Taylor Decker: Questionable with shoulder issue
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Decker (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
Decker has been playing through a shoulder injury for most of the season and missed a pair of games earlier in the campaign. While he has been able to suit up for most games, he didn't practice at all during the week. Given that, Decker appears to be in serious danger of missing the Lions' Week 15 contest.
