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Lions vs Seahawks: Final injury report medical breakdown

Seahawks Lions Detroit Lions Frank Ragnow Jimmy Liao MD Alex Anzalone Alim McNeill Christian Mahogany Dan Campbell Dan Skipper

Health news improved throughout the week for many of the Lions. While there are major long-term losses to Derrick Barnes and Marcus Davenport and a short-term loss to Frank Ragnow, the team is otherwise in pretty good shape.

The Seahawks will be missing multiple impact defenders along with their starting RT. Kenneth Walker returns though after missing one game.

DETROIT LIONS

Brian Branch (LP FP FP- IN) concussion, S

Branch will be available on Monday night. The 2x FP means he has passed through the 5-step concussion protocol without a recurrence of symptoms. Interestingly, the other player concussed in the collision, Trey McBride, was ruled out earlier this week which demonstrates the variability of concussions.

Sam LaPorta (NP FP FP- IN) ankle, TE

LaPorta will play vs the Seahawks with a right low ankle sprain. He won’t be 100% for this game but should be close after the bye.

Frank Ragnow (NP NP NP- OUT) pectoral, C

Ragnow strained his left pec and is out for this game, but has a chance to be back after the bye. If he is not placed on IR by Monday, then that suggests a short-term injury of less than four weeks. Dan Campbell’s statements on Saturday suggest that Ragnow will not be going on IR.

Dan Skipper (NP FP FP- IN) ribs, OT

Skipper landed on a defender’s elbow which likely caused a right rib bruise/strain. There is a chance of a rib fracture but the 2x FP rules out a complex fracture or lung injury.

Ennis Rakestraw (LP LP FP- Questionable) hamstring, CB

After hurting his hamstring in pregame of week two, Rakestraw has missed the past two games. Not putting him on IR last week meant that this was likely a short-term issue. With the other CB’s healthy, he might still be inactive as a precaution even though the FP means he could play.

Alim McNeill (LP FP FP- IN) shoulder, DT

McNeill fortunately escaped significant injury despite missing the 2nd half of last game. Based on video, he might have had a mild left AC joint sprain.

Levi Onwuzurike (LP FP FP- IN) knee, DL

No video of this suspected right knee injury, but it’s apparently minor and won’t keep him out on Monday.

Alex Anzalone (FP FP FP- IN) concussion, LB

Anzalone had a concussion two weeks ago, missed one game, but is ready to roll now.

Hogan Hatten (UL UL FP – IN) shoulder, LS

This new addition to the report on Saturday is no concern with the FP.

PLACED ON IR THIS WEEK

Derrick Barnes right knee

The video isn’t clear but it looked like a lateral side impact which can cause an MCL sprain and possibly more. The official diagnosis and severity are still unknown, but it sounds like he has a chance to return later this year.

Marcus Davenport left elbow

The official diagnosis is unclear, but video shows a possible elbow flexor injury to the biceps or brachialis. If that’s indeed the case, it’s likely a full rupture given that he is reportedly out for the year.

Ifeatu Melifonwu ankle

Hurt since the 2nd preseason game, Melifonwu was finally placed on IR which puts him out for another four games.

OTHER NOTES

Dan Campbell stated on Saturday that Christian Mahogany (mononucleosis, NFI) and Brodric Martin (right knee hyperextension, IR) are close to returning to practice with Mahogany being closer.

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS

Leonard Williams (NP NP NP- OUT) ribs, DE

Williams is one of the Seahawks star defenders having signed a three-year, $64.5 million contract in the offseason.

Boye Mafe (NP NP NP- OUT ) knee, LB

This key pass rusher for the Seahawks has had a sack in each game this year.

Byron Murphy (NP NP NP- OUT) hamstring, DT

Murphy was the 16th overall pick in the 2024 draft and has already been impactful in his rookie year.

Uchenna Nwosu (NP NP LP – OUT) knee, LB

This impact LB for the Seahawks sprained his MCL in preseason on August 24 and has yet to play in the regular season.

Kenneth Walker (LP LP FP – IN ) oblique, RB

MSU and U of M fans are acutely aware of Walker’s capabilities. He missed last game but is back for Monday night.

NOTABLES PLACED ON IR

George Fant RT

Fant, the starting RT, was placed on IR a few days ago due to a right knee injury. He was filling in for original starter Abe Lucas (PUP). This will be the fourth straight game the Lions opponent is missing a starting OT.

The rest of the lengthy Seahawks report is below. Most had FP’s and are IN.

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