The Detroit Lions officially kicked off their Week 1 prep on Tuesday ahead of Sunday’s showdown with the Green Bay Packers, but not everyone was on the field.
According to a report from Pride of Detroit, three players from the 53-man roster were absent: running back Sione Vaki, wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa, and linebacker Trevor Nowaske.
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What We Know About the Absences
Vaki has been battling injuries throughout training camp, so his absence wasn’t a huge surprise. Still, with his status already shaky, Detroit will want to get clarity on his availability quickly.
TeSlaa’s absence raises more eyebrows. After the Lions traded veteran wideout Tim Patrick during roster cutdowns, many expected the undrafted rookie to play an early role in the offense. Detroit likely wouldn’t have made that move if TeSlaa was dealing with a major issue.
As for Nowaske, there’s been no information yet on why the linebacker sat out.
Injury Report Coming Soon
The Lions won’t release their official injury report until Wednesday afternoon, which should shed light on the situation. Until then, it’s all speculation — but missing three players right before a divisional matchup is worth monitoring.
Detroit is coming off a strong offseason, and fans are eager to see the team at full strength as they try to open the year with a win at Lambeau Field.
The first official practice is in the books. Now, all eyes are on Wednesday’s injury report.