Pacheco's extended absence leaves Detroit without the veteran back expected to complement Jahmyr Gibbs, increasing the importance of Sione Vaki and Jacoby Saylors behind him.
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Detroit Lions Injury Report
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Tracking 10 players with current injury reports. Check the upcoming matchup and player updates below.
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Joseph's early absence removes Detroit's best ball-hawking safety from a defense that already trails the offense in PFM's team profile. Losing him alongside Brian Branch makes the opening secondary thinner.
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Detroit loses a linebacker who was competing for a roster and rotation role, but the position still has veteran depth behind the starters. PFM sees this as a depth hit rather than a reason to change the defense immediately.
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Latest Detroit Lions Injury Updates
Ennis Rakestraw Jr.: Week 7 Injury Update
Ennis Rakestraw Jr. injured his ankle against Green Bay and did not return to Detroit's Week 7 game.
Cade Mays: Activated from injured reserve
Detroit activated Cade Mays from injured reserve Saturday and removed his Week 7 injury designation.
Brian Branch: Activated from PUP
Detroit activated Brian Branch from the physically unable to perform list Saturday with no injury designation against Green Bay.
Rock Ya-Sin Cleared
Rock Ya-Sin was cleared on October 23, 2026. Rock Ya-Sin finished the Week 7 official report as a full participant with no game designation. The tracked hamstring injury is resolved.
Brian Branch Questionable
Detroit listed Brian Branch as questionable against Green Bay with an Achilles injury.
Cade Mays Questionable
Detroit listed Cade Mays as questionable against Green Bay with a wrist injury.
Rock Ya-Sin Returns to Lions Practice
Rock Ya-Sin returned to Detroit's team practice Tuesday after missing the Lions' previous game with a hamstring injury.
Brian Branch: Expected to return in Week 7
Dan Campbell expects Brian Branch to make his 2026 season debut against Green Bay on October 25.
Cade Mays: Expected to play Week 7
Dan Campbell expects Cade Mays to make his Lions debut against Green Bay on October 25 following wrist surgery.
Ben Bartch: Injured reserve
Detroit placed Ben Bartch on injured reserve Friday with a foot injury.
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