Lions Place TE Brock Wright on IR, Promote Nick Whiteside and Elevate Malik Cunningham Before Cowboys Game

Overview

• Brock Wright went on injured reserve with a trachea injury suffered against the Giants and is unlikely to play again this season despite technical eligibility late in the year.
• With Sam LaPorta already on IR, the Lions will ride with Ross Dwelley, Anthony Firkser and recent waiver claim Hayden Rucci at tight end after choosing not to elevate another option.
• Cornerback Nick Whiteside was signed to the 53-man roster to bolster a secondary affected by Terrion Arnold’s season-ending shoulder surgery earlier in the week.
• Wide receiver Malik Cunningham was elevated for game-day depth as Amon-Ra St. Brown remained a game-time decision, with national reports suggesting he may be inactive.
• Left guard Kayode Awosika was downgraded to out for Thursday night, positioning Trystan Colon as a potential starter at guard with center Graham Glasgow expected to return.