The Detroit Lions listed 10 players on their initial injury report Wednesday, Nov. 4, headlined by linebacker Jack Campbell, who remains hospitalized with a neck injury from last Sunday’s win over Minnesota, as the team opened preparation for its road game against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 8.
As Week 9 approaches, Detroit released its initial injury report listing 10 players. Because Wednesday’s session was a walkthrough rather than a full practice, the participation designations are estimates. Four Lions were listed as non-participants: Campbell, center Cade Mays (ankle), cornerback D.J. Reed (hip) and defensive end DJ Wonnum (concussion protocol).
The report, updated Nov. 4, 2026, at 4:29 p.m. The Lions did not officially hold a practice Wednesday, opting instead for a walk-through, which meant the participation levels were projected rather than observed. Detroit released its initial practice participation report ahead of Wednesday’s Nov. 4 session against Miami. Since the squad held an estimated walkthrough, the participation figures were projections, highlighting several key defenders and offensive players managing injuries before facing the Dolphins.
The Lions, holding a 5-2 record, aim to secure a fourth victory Sunday when they face the Dolphins, who are 1-6, at Hard Rock Stadium. The Week 9 matchup follows Detroit’s 19-15 victory over the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on Nov. 1, in which quarterback Jared Goff handed off the ball in the second quarter while head coach Dan Campbell reacted to plays on the sideline.
Campbell reports progress from hospital
Linebacker Jack Campbell suffered a neck injury in the Lions’ 19-15 victory over the Vikings at Ford Field on Nov. 1. On Wednesday afternoon he released a statement saying he has full movement in his lower body and is continuing to make progress with movement in his upper body, according to the team’s injury report.
The hospitalization follows a neck injury suffered in the second half of the Week 8 victory. Campbell’s statement Wednesday indicated positive signs regarding his mobility, with full function in his lower body and ongoing improvement in his upper body. All absences among the non-participants were expected according to statements from coach Dan Campbell earlier in the week.
St. Brown limited with new rib injury
The new injury to watch is St. Brown’s rib ailment, which he was not previously known to have; the fact that he was listed as limited rather than out is a positive sign for one of the team’s best players, USA Today reported. St. Brown had been a non-participant in last week’s Monday practice with an ankle injury but still caught seven passes for 46 yards against Minnesota.
St. Brown’s rib issue is a new addition to the injury report. Despite the ankle problem that kept him out of Monday’s practice, the receiver produced seven receptions for 46 yards in the 19-15 win over the Vikings.
Joseph, who has not played since Week 6 of last season, was expected to rejoin the scout team this week but will not make his season debut in Miami, coach Dan Campbell said, according to USA Today.
Regarding safety Kerby Joseph, Campbell told 97.1 The Ticket on Tuesday that he anticipated the player returning to the scout team during the week. Joseph, sidelined since Week 6 of the previous season, will not appear in his first game of the campaign against Miami and was listed as limited with a knee ailment in Wednesday’s estimated report. Safety Kerby Joseph has been dealing with a knee injury that kept him limited in Wednesday’s session, and Campbell’s comments on the radio station came as the Lions began their week of preparation for the road game.
Safety Brian Branch, who is in the concussion protocol, was surprisingly ruled a limited participant, joining Joseph, Ogbongbemiga, Saylors and St. Brown in the limited category. The Lions’ injury report includes several defensive contributors, with Campbell, Branch, Joseph, Ogbongbemiga, Reed and Wonnum all dealing with injuries on that side of the ball, alongside offensive players Mays, Saylors and St. Brown.
Dolphins list 12 players of their own
Running back Jaylen Wright did not practice, while quarterback Malik Willis (groin) was a full participant.
The Lions (5-2) will look to win their fourth straight game Sunday against the Dolphins (1-6).
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