Detroit Lions Injury Tracker: Keeping track of all the Lions’ injury news and updates during training camp
The Detroit Lions’ injury list is starting to grow, and keeping track of everything has gotten a little complicated. Here’s the latest on Brian Branch, Kerby Joseph, Sione Vaki, Derrick Moore, Jimmy Rolder and every other notable injury from camp.
The Detroit Lions are full swing into training camp, and unfortunately for every team, injuries are just something that happens in the summer. They can be hard to keep track of, so we put together this tracker to help keep you abreast of every injury and the latest on it.
S Brian Branch (Achilles)
The latest on Branch is that he was on the field this week in his jersey, running and cutting with trainers off to the side. The last time Dan Campbell was asked, he talked about the possibility of Branch practicing in late August or early September.
S Kerby Joseph (Knee)
Joseph has also been off to the side with trainers running and doing workouts. Campbell said Joseph’s path is very similar to Branch’s at this point.
RB Sione Vaki (Nose)
Vaki took a bad poke to the eye and broke his nose on Monday. A freak accident. Lions head coach Dan Campbell said that there is no major damage to his vision, but that he would be a way for a bit to let his nose heal up.
LB Malcolm Rodriguez (Ankle)
Left Tuesday’s practice early, but did walk back out with his ankle taped up after practice to be with his family.
LB Jimmy Rolder (Hamstring)
Campbell said Rolder will be out for a while, but reports indicate that this is not expected to be a long-term injury and Rolder could be back in early September or possibly earlier.
Edge Derrick Moore (Groin)
On Monday, Campbell said Moore should be expected back with the Lions within the next 7-10 days. He called it a minor strain.
TE Anthony Firkser (Leg)
Firkser suffered a broken fibula on Monday, and his season is over. The Lions have already brought back Zach Horton to take his place.
TE Miles Kitselman (Leg)
Campbell said on Monday that Kitselman is going to be out for a while.
TE Tyler Conklin (Calf)
Conklin has been working off to the side with trainers, looking to try to come off the PUP list. The initial estimate for his return was two weeks.
Edge Payton Turner (Back)
Campbell called it a minor injury. Said it was a stiff back and not considered serious.
OT Giovanni Manu (Undisclosed)
We still don’t have any information on this injury.
OL Ben Bartch (Undisclosed)
We also have not been told what his injury is, but he’s been in uniform, working off to the side with trainers.
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