Kerby Joseph Out: Lions vs. Commanders Injury Update

The Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders are preparing for their Week 10 matchup. Both teams have announced their injury reports ahead of the Sunday showdown.

Injury Updates for the Lions

The Detroit Lions hold a 5-3 record this season. Key injuries include:

• RB Jacob Saylors: Back injury; limited in practice Wednesday.
• DL Pat O’Connor: Knee injury; has not practiced this week.
• S Kerby Joseph: Knee injury; still rehabbing, not expected to play.
• G Miles Frazier: Knee injury; remains on the PUP list.
• EDGE Josh Paschal: Back injury; on the NFI list.

Saylors was limited in practice early in the week and is unlikely to participate in Sunday’s game. O’Connor’s absence opens opportunities for other players. Coach Dan Campbell noted Joseph is improving but will miss another game. Thomas Harper is expected to play in Joseph’s position once again.

Additional Lions’ Injury Concerns

• RB Craig Reynolds: Hamstring injury; returned to practice this week.
• LT Taylor Decker: Shoulder/rest; expected to start Sunday.
• OT Dan Skipper: Back injury; projected to play.
• LB Grant Stuard: Foot injury; on track to play.
• LB Malcolm Rodriguez: ACL injury; still on the PUP list.

Reynolds will join Sione Vaki as reserve running backs, while Decker’s rest designation likely indicates he will be ready to start. The status of Rodriguez and S Daniel Thomas will be determined before the game.

Washington Commanders’ Injury Updates

The Washington Commanders currently have a 3-6 record. Their injury report features:

• QB Jayden Daniels: Left elbow injury.
• WR Terry McLaurin: Quad injury; participated in full practice.
• DT Eddie Goldman: Concussion; cleared with two full practices this week.
• S Quan Martin: Hamstring injury.
• S Tyler Owens: Hamstring/neck injury.

Both McLaurin and Goldman are expected to play, strengthening the Commanders’ lineup heading into the game.

Conclusion

As the Lions face the Commanders, both sides are dealing with significant injuries. The Lions will be without key players like Joseph and Saylors, while the Commanders look to secure a strong performance despite their injuries. Stay tuned for final updates before kickoff for the latest on player availability.