The Detroit Lions are navigating a significant number of injuries as they finalize their roster ahead of the 2024 NFL season. Several players have been placed on injured reserve, waived with injury settlements, or are currently dealing with health concerns.
Cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr. will miss the entire season after sustaining a shoulder injury requiring surgery. Safety Dan jackson, a seventh-round pick in the 2025 draft, also saw his season end prematurely due to a leg injury suffered during training camp. Offensive linemen Justin Herron and Colby Sorsdal, along with tight end Kenny Yeboah, were all placed on injured reserve during the preseason.
Sixth-round draft pick Ahmed Hassanein was waived with an injury settlement, potentially opening the door for his return to the team once he recovers and the settlement period concludes.
The following players are also currently dealing with injuries: LB Ezekiel Turner, EDGE Ahmed Hassanein, DL Myles Adams, OL Trystan Colon, WR tom Kennedy, OL Netane Muti, LB Anthony Pittman, OL Dan Skipper, WR Malik Taylor, EDGE Mitchell Agude, CB Luq barcoo, WR Ronnie Bell, OL Gunner Britton, DL Keith Cooper Jr., CB Allan George, LB DaRon Gilbert, S Erick Hallett II, QB Hendon Hooker, TE Zach Horton, RB Deon Jackson, OL Zack Johnson, WR Jakobie Keeney-James, S Ian Kennelly, EDGE nate Lynn, DL Brodric Martin, WR Jackson Meeks, CB D.J. Miller, OL Mason Miller, OL Michael Niese, S Morice Norris, TE Gunnar Oakes, CB Tyson Russell, RB Jacob Saylors, TE Steven Stilianos, S Loren strickland, EDGE Isaac Ukwu, and CB Nick Whiteside.
Additional players currently listed with injuries include OL Miles Frazier, DL Alim McNeill, LB Malcolm Rodriguez, and EDGE Josh Paschal.
The Lions will need to rely on depth and potential free agent signings to address the numerous roster gaps created by these injuries as they prepare for the upcoming season.
