{"id":260800,"date":"2026-01-03T11:36:21","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T16:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=260800"},"modified":"2026-01-03T11:36:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T16:36:21","slug":"more-bad-news-for-an-injury-depleted-detroit-lions-team","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2026\/01\/03\/more-bad-news-for-an-injury-depleted-detroit-lions-team\/","title":{"rendered":"More Bad News for An Injury-Depleted Detroit Lions Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

As Detroit prepares for its final game of the season against division rival the Chicago Bears<\/a> on Sunday, the Lions\u2019 latest injury report paints a bleak picture for an already injury-depleted team.

All-Pro right tackle Penei Sewell<\/a> (ankle), veteran linebacker Alex Anzalone<\/a> (concussion\/personal), offensive lineman Trystan Colon (wrist), safety Thomas Harper<\/a> (concussion), and defensive lineman Alim McNeill (abdomen) have been ruled out for Sunday\u2019s game.<\/p>\r\n

More Bad News for An Injury-Depleted Detroit Lions Team<\/h2>\r\n

In addition to the players already ruled out, star wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown<\/a> and veteran DB Avonte Maddox,<\/a> the Lions have listed another seven players as questionable, including guard Kayode Awosika, (T) Taylor Decker<\/a>, \u00a0and offensive linemen Christian Mahogany and Giovanni Manu. It\u2019s hard to imagine the Lions locker room has anyone left to suit up on the offensive line.

Earlier this season, Dan Campbell stated bluntly<\/a>, \u201cI\u2019ve mentioned this before, this train doesn\u2019t stop for anybody. Doesn\u2019t matter who it is or what it is, we\u2019ve got to go. Nobody cares, nobody\u2019s going to feel sorry for you.\u201d But at some point, the injuries become so extensive that they weaken the team\u2019s ability to adequately protect players on the field. When that happens, it could put player safety at risk and lead to a disastrous outcome.<\/p>\r\n

A Devastating Absence For An Injury-Depleted Offensive Line<\/h3>\r\n

Sewell\u2019s absence on an already weak offensive line is an incomparable loss. As the only stabilizing presence on an otherwise injured, underperforming o-line, he\u2019s a force of nature. Ruggedly strong and durable with an exceptionally high football IQ, Sewell is known for his elite athleticism. Often called the best tackle in the league, this is only the second game he will miss in his career. Sewell\u2019s ability to protect Jared Goff<\/a> and open running lanes for Jahmyr Gibbs<\/a> cannot be overstated or easily replaced.

New to Detroit this season, Colon, a 6-year NFL veteran, began the season on the practice squad. But as injuries continued to decimate the offensive line, he was called into action. With Graham Glasgow<\/a>\u00a0sidelined last week, Colon split duties at center with rookie Miles Frazier<\/a>. His absence further weakens an offensive line depth that is already on life support.<\/p>\r\n