The Detroit Lions (3-6-1) are working to get healthier before they head to Washington (1-9) for Week 12.
For the majority of injured players, their status remained the same, which is not a great situation for the seven highly valuable contributors who have been unable to practice for the last two days.
Thursday’s changes
RT Rick Wagner (concussion) — upgraded to a full practice
P Sam Martin (abdomen) — upgraded to limited
Damon Harrison (groin) — No practice, rest day
Wagner is still moving through the NFL’s concussion protocol but with a full practice under his belt today, he only needs medical clearance from an independent doctor in order to be eligible to play on Sunday.
Martin continues to get limited work/rest days in hopes he will be available to play come Sunday.
Despite not being listed on yesterday’s injury report, Harrison returns to the list today for his standard rest period. Harrison has taken every Thursday off since injuring his groin in Week 7.
Still unable to practice
QB Matthew Stafford (back, hip)
C Frank Ragnow (concussion)
EDGE Trey Flowers (concussion)
DL Da’Shawn Hand (ankle)
S Tracy Walker (knee)
RET. Jamal Agnew (ankle)
Over the weekend, it was reported that Stafford’s injury could last up to six weeks, but he may be able to return sooner. Former Lion Herman Moore suggested the Lions should consider shutting him down for the season but on Wednesday, Stafford said he doesn’t want that and plans to return as soon as possible. After another missed practice, it doesn’t look like returning this week will be an option.
Ragnow and Flowers are currently in concussion protocol and by not being ready to practice on Thursday, their chances of playing on Sunday have been significantly reduced.
Hand, Walker, and Agnew are still unavailable to practice which is not positive news for their potential availability. On the bright side, all hope is not yet lost. Last week, Walker was able to return to practice on Friday and play in the game on Sunday, illustrating things can happen late in the week — even if it is rare.
Limited practice
C.J. Moore (hamstring)
Moore continues to put together limited practices and after not missing snaps last Sunday, he’s in a decent spot heading into tomorrow’s final practice.
