Lions Downgrade Four to Out, Add Rookie WR as Questionable Before Eagles Game

Detroit signaled short-term elevations to cover absences before Sunday night in Philadelphia.

Overview

The team ruled out Miles Frazier (knee, PUP), Marcus Davenport (shoulder, IR), Malcolm Rodriguez (ACL, PUP) and D.J. Reed (hamstring, IR) after choosing not to activate them.
Rookie wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa was added to the injury report as questionable with an oblique issue after not appearing earlier in the week.
Despite practicing for three weeks, Rodriguez was not moved to the 53-man roster, and the club has until Tuesday to decide on his activation.
Defensive tackle Pat O’Connor went on injured reserve with a back injury, creating an open spot on the 53-man roster.
Detroit had already ruled out Terrion Arnold, Kerby Joseph, Sam LaPorta and Josh Paschal, with Taylor Decker, Penei Sewell and others listed as questionable; Dan Campbell has targeted early December for Reed’s return, and elevations at tight end and offensive line are expected later Saturday.