Trio of Lions players battling illness all active; Williams, Joyner out for Jets

Detroit News

East Rutherford, N.J. — The Detroit Lions had a trio of players listed as questionable due to an illness heading into Sunday’s matchup with the New York Jets, but all three are active for the contest. Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, cornerback Mike Hughes and running back and return man Justin Jackson are all suiting up.

The Lions had seven inactives, including offensive lineman Kayode Awosika (ankle), linebacker Derrick Barnes (knee) and defensive tackle Michael Brockers (illness), who all had been previously ruled out. Additionally, quarterback Joshua Dobbs, offensive lineman Ross Pierschbacher, defensive end Austin Bryant are healthy scratches.

Running back Craig Reynolds is also inactive. He was activated off injured reserve on Saturday after missing more than a month with a foot injury, but with Jackson good to go, Reynolds wasn’t immediately needed.

As for the Jets, they’ll be without two key defenders for the game.

Star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams won’t play. He had been questionable with a calf injury after missing the full week of practice. Also out is safety Lamarcus Joyner, who was added to the team’s injury report on Saturday with a hip issue. He’s played 100% of the team’s defensive snaps and leads the team with three interceptions.

jdrogers@detroitnews.com

Twitter: @Justin_Rogers

We’re offering a great rate on digital subscriptions. Click here.

Articles You May Like

Lions bigger favorites in Week 11 than Detroit has been in 30 years
Lions going after club-record win streak against Jacksonville
Sunday’s game against the Jaguars is one of the biggest tests of the year for the Lions
Injury report: Sam LaPorta sits, Taylor Decker returns on Wednesday
Dan Campbell Press Conference | November 15, 2024

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *