The Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins will hold two joint practices this week, the first of which was held on Wednesday, Day 13 of Lions’ training camp. Injuries have been at the forefront of most Lions fans’ minds this offseason, and we have all the latest updates on the players’ statuses.
Still on injury lists:
- G Miles Frazier (PUP)
- DT Alim McNeill (PUP)
- DL Mekhi Wingo (PUP)
- EDGE Josh Paschal (NFI)
- LB Malcolm Rodriguez (PUP)
- CB Khalil Dorsey (PUP)
This group has been working with trainers throughout camp—save McNeill—but none are expected to return to practice this week.
Not practicing on Wednesday:
- WR Tim Patrick (undisclosed)
- WR Dominic Lovett (abdominal)
- WR Tom Kennedy (undisclosed)
- OL Trystan Colon (elbow)
- DL Pat O’Connor (leg)
- SAF Kerby Joseph (undisclosed) — New addition
- SAF Morice Norris (concussion)
Joseph had been nursing an injury in the early parts of camp, but was practicing in full
last week. Joseph didn’t appear to suffer an injury during Monday’s practice, so it’s unclear if something happened since then, or if this was a precautionary rest period. We hope to get more information from coach Dan Campbell on Thursday.
Some potential good news for the Lions receiver group, as all three wide receivers were working with trainers off to the side of practice. Patrick and Kennedy have been dealing with undisclosed injuries, but Lovett appears to be “on time” with his recovery, which originally anticipated him missing roughly 10 days.
As for the rest of the players, O’Connor was injured roughly a week ago and is expected to begin practicing soon, Colon is expected to be out for a while, and Norris is expected to be reevaluated for a concussion in roughly two weeks, per Campbell on Monday.
Left practice early
- OL Keaton Sutherland (knee)
- CB DiCaprio Bootle (lower leg)
Sutherland was taken off the field on a cart after struggling to get to his feet. Eventually, he was able to make it on the cart and did not return. Bootle is reportedly dealing with a lower leg injury, according to a statement from the team. Members of the media did not catch what happened to Bootle.
Something to keep an eye on: Kalif Raymond was walking gingerly while the entire team exited the field.
Returned to practice
- RB Sione Vaki (hamstring)
- EDGE Ahmed Hassanein (lower leg)
- CB Terrion Arnold (hamstring) — back for individuals only
Vaki injured his hamstring on the second day of training camp, and the team has been very cautious with his rehabilitation. He returned to practice at one point, only to sit again, and has not played in a preseason game. However, based on Campbell’s statement from his Wednesday morning press conference, Vaki may be turning a corner in his rehabilitation.
“The plan is for Vaki to be out there today,” Campbell said. “He’s going to get some individuals, some group, and we’re going to put him in a couple team reps to see how he adjusts. See what he can handle, and if he can handle it, then see if he can get a little more and a little more. So, he’s, as of today, ready to start doing some stuff.”
Hassanein exited Monday’s practice early with a lower leg injury, but was fortunate to have avoided any level of injury, and was back at practice in full on Wednesday.
“Ahmed (Hassanein) should be out there today,” Campbell noted. “It was just a little bit of a scare (on Monday). So, he should be out there working, which is good.”
Based on Campbell’s press conference, it didn’t appear that Arnold was expected to practice on Wednesday.
“I don’t see T.A. (Terrion Arnold) in these (joint practices), Campbell explained. ”He’s getting better and doing more every day, but I don’t see him being able to go through these practices. We’re going to be shooting for next week.”
However, it’s possible Campbell may only have been referring to Arnold’s involvement in team drills, because the Lions’ second-year starting corner was suited up and taking part in individual drills. This is a positive sign for Arnold’s return to play, and the Lions cornerback even told reporters that he plans on participating in full for Thursday’s joint practice.
