The Detroit Lions may need to adjust their offensive line for Sunday’s Week 16 matchup against the Chicago Bears.
Starting left guard Graham Glasgow is listed as questionable due to a knee injury, which could leave the Lions without a key player against their divisional rival. If Glasgow is unable to play, the team may turn to either Kayode Awosika or Christian Mahogany.
Awosika, who has more experience with seven career starts, including two this season, has been inactive since the Lions’ Week 12 game against the Colts. Mahogany has been active in his place.
“Comfortable, I would say we’re working (Mahogany) and Kayode on both of those, and working both sides,” said head coach Dan Campbell. “And (Michael) Niese has worked a little right guard for us, too. But those two, we’re really comfortable with.”
Defensive players Jalen Reeves-Maybin and Ifeatu Melifonwu have been ruled out and are working their way back from injured reserve. Also on the injury report is defensive back Brian Branch, who is listed as questionable with a calf injury.
Campbell provided an update on both players returning from IR on Friday, noting that Melifonwu’s status is uncertain, while Reeves-Maybin is not expected to play.
“So much of this was about him getting his legs back under him, getting him comfortable this week. I’m not closed to (him playing Sunday). He’s gotten a little better every day,” Campbell said of Melifonwu. “He’ll go out there today and practice and we’re working him in some stuff, just see where he’s at. But it’s good to have him back, it’s good to see him out there functioning, working the position. So that’s a good thing.”
Lions Week 16 Friday injury report:
- David Montgomery – OUT (Knee)
- Jalen Reeves-Maybin – OUT (Neck)
- Brian Branch – Questionable (Calf)
- Graham Glasgow – Questionable (Knee)
- Ifeatu Melifonwu – Questionable (Hand)
