Detroit Lions 2025 Season Injury Report: Three Key Players Out, Chaos Ensues
Man. Lions fans can’t catch a break, huh? You spend all spring hyped about that killer 2024 run—dreaming about an even deeper playoff push—and then, boom, the Football Gods just hurl a wrench right in your face before September even shows up. Three guys—two O-linemen and a tight end—are toast for the whole year. I mean, can we get a collective groan?
Detroit’s Preseason High? It’s Gone.
Let’s rewind. The Lions kicked off preseason basically on an emotional rollercoaster. Got smacked around by the Chargers (yikes, 34-7, let’s not talk about it), then came back and slugged out a 17-10 win over Atlanta. Feeling spicy. Coach Dan Campbell’s got the boys fired up, everyone talking “unfinished business,” all that rah-rah stuff.
Then August 10 rolls around, and Allen Park gets hit with the world’s worst group text: three dudes out for the count, IR for the year. Just brutal.
Here’s Who’s On the Shelf
- Justin Herron (OL): Was supposed to be Goff’s bodyguard insurance policy. Welp.
- Colby Sorsdal (OL): Young guy, upside, now just upside on crutches.
- Kenny Yeboah (TE): That sneaky weapon—catch, block, whatever—now he’s just catching up on Netflix.
Honestly, losing two linemen right before the grind even starts? That’s like taking your car on a cross-country trip and losing two tires in the driveway.
Lions Front Office: Panic Mode, Engage
To their credit, Detroit didn’t mope around. Brad Holmes got back on his phone and started handing out contracts like Halloween candy. Gotta patch those holes somehow:
- Gunner Britton (OL): Hey, at least his name sounds tough.
- Keaton Sutherland (OL): Practice squad legend vibes.
- Gunnar Oakes (TE): So many Gunnars, so little time.
- Deon Jackson (RB): Because why not, right?
Not saying these guys are the second coming of Anthony Muñoz or anything, but fresh bodies are fresh bodies. They’ll get their shot.
Next Up: Miami—And It’s Gonna Get Weird
Circle your calendars: August 16, 1 p.m. ET. Lions at Dolphins. It’s preseason, sure, but with half the depth chart duct-taped together, don’t be shocked if things get a little chaotic. Honestly, who even knows who’s blocking for Goff at this point?
Stay tuned, folks. This season’s already messy, and we haven’t even hit Week One.
FAQ – Detroit Lions 2025 Season Injury Report
Q: Who’s out for the Lions in 2025?
A: Justin Herron, Colby Sorsdal, and Kenny Yeboah. All on IR. Sigh.
Q: Who’d they sign to replace ‘em?
A: Gunner Britton, Keaton Sutherland, Gunnar Oakes, and Deon Jackson. Casting a wide net, apparently.
Q: When’s the next preseason game?
A: Saturday, August 16, 1 p.m. ET, against the Dolphins. Grab some snacks and maybe a stress ball.
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