The Detroit Lions are inching closer to their Week 5 road game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and Thursday’s injury report provided a clearer look at where things stand. Kickoff is set for 4:25 p.m. ET Sunday in Cincinnati.
Linebacker Zach Cunningham (hamstring), tackle Taylor Decker (shoulder), safety Kerby Joseph (knee), and running back Sione Vaki (groin) all remained non-participants for the second straight day. Their statuses will be key to monitor heading into Friday.
On a more encouraging note, defensive tackle Alim McNeill (knee) was once again limited, while rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold (shoulder) upgraded to a full participant after being limited Wednesday. Cornerback Khalil Dorsey (concussion) also returned as a full participant, a positive sign for a secondary hit by injuries last week.
Player Position Injury Wednesday Thursday Friday Game status
Zach Cunningham LB hamstring NP NP
Taylor Decker T shoulder NP NP
Kerby Joseph S knee NP NP
Sione Vaki RB groin NP NP
Alim McNeill DL knee LP LP
Terrion Arnold CB shoulder LP FP
Khalil Dorsey CB concussion NP FP
The Lions will release game designations following Friday’s practice, but for now, the team is still managing several key health concerns while preparing for a pivotal matchup in the AFC North.