Lions Injury Updates & Roster Battles | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions took a major blow in preseason as Cedrick Wilson Jr., a key contender for the No. 5 receiver spot, went down with a knee injury early — Coach Campbell praised his versatility and intelligence. With Wilson sidelined, players like Lucky Jackson and Tay Martin stepped up, showcasing the depth of competition. Other setbacks include running back Jabari Small in concussion protocol and Sione Vaki out with back spasms (expected back soon). Offensive lineman Michael Niese also limped off on crutches after a leg injury. The team is navigating these injuries while fine-tuning their roster ahead of the regular season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c495f68d67b95fe5