Update on Lions injuries: Taylor Decker is back, but five players miss practice.
Practices provide plenty of information for those keeping a close eye on injuries as the Detroit Lions get ready for their Week 18 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
In Thursday’s practice in Allen Park, left tackle Taylor Decker made a full recovery from his groyne injury that had sidelined him on Wednesday.
On Thursday, the two other players who were benched on Wednesday were also not available. Practice was missing for the second day in a row by wide receiver Jameson Williams (sickness) and tight end Brock Wright (hip). For the past two weeks, Wright has been absent.
Centre On Thursday, both Graham Glasgow, the right guard, and Frank Ragnow took a day off as veterans. Benito Jones, a defensive tackle, was absent from practice on Thursday due to an unexplained ailment.
Three Lions players are scheduled to come off injured reserve. security Despite not being activated yet, C.J. Gardner-Johnson participated fully. For DT EDGE and Alim McNeill James Houston’s attempts to come back were hindered.
close to the end Due to an ankle ailment, Sam LaPorta was also hampered.