PFM NFL Injury Tracker
The 2026 Detroit Lions injury report currently includes 4 active injuries. The latest Detroit Lions injury update is Damone Clark, currently listed as IR.
Latest team update:
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.
Detroit placed Damone Clark on injured reserve Tuesday after Dan Campbell said the linebacker is out indefinitely with an undisclosed injury.
Dan Campbell said Thomas Harper is dealing with an ankle injury. Detroit has not announced an official return timetable.
Michael Niese was carted off during Detroit's Saturday preseason game against Washington with an apparent injury. Local reporters later saw the offensive lineman leaving on crutches, no diagnosis was reported.
Sam LaPorta is dealing with a hip injury that flared up after a recent hit. Dan Campbell would not guarantee that LaPorta will be available for Detroit's September 13 season opener.