The Detroit Lions introduced just a few roster strikes previous to their Week 14 sport in opposition to the Dallas Cowboys. Most notably, they positioned tight finish Brock Wright on injured reserve.
Wright suffered a neck harm—later clarified by Dan Campbell as a trachea harm—within the staff’s sport in opposition to the New York Giants. Earlier this week, Campbell famous that it could possibly be a long-term harm, however they had been nonetheless doing assessments and looking for further opinions. It seems the information is dangerous, and at this level, it’s unlikely Wright performs once more this season. He’ll be eligible to return within the staff’s ultimate regular-season sport in opposition to the Chicago Bears.
Taking Wright’s spot on the roster is Nick Whiteside, a nook who was a part of the “Legion of Whom” when the Lions had been shorthanded at cornerback earlier within the season. With Terrion Arnold positioned on injured reserve earlier this week on account of season-ending shoulder surgical procedure, Whiteside offers them wanted depth.
Moreover, the Lions introduced that receiver Malik Cunningham has been elevated from the observe squad. He doubtless supplies insurance coverage in case Amon-Ra St. Brown—who stays a game-time determination on account of an ankle harm—isn’t in a position to play on Thursday night time.
Lastly, the Lions downgraded left guard Kayode Awosika to OUT for the Cowboys sport. Which means the Lions will bear much more shuffling on the offensive line. Count on both Trystan Colon or rookie Miles Frazier to affix the beginning lineup in opposition to a robust Cowboys defensive entrance.
Elevated from the observe squad
