This is the Week 4 Friday game-status report for the Detroit Lions against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sunday at 8:20 p.m. ET. The Lions list one Out, one Questionable
Detroit Lions
| Player | Pos | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bartch | OL | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| D.J. Reed | CB | Rib | LP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| DJ Wonnum | EDGE | Back | DNP | FP | FP |
Carolina Panthers
| Player | Pos | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Scott | S | Rib | FP | FP | FP | |
| Devin Lloyd | LB | Calf | FP | FP | FP | |
| Darren Waller | TE | Vet rest/toe | DNP | FP | FP | |
| Jalen Coker | WR | Quadriceps | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Xavier Legette | WR | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Damien Lewis | G | Elbow | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Princely Umanmielen | OLB | Ankle | DNP | FP | FP | |
| Bryce Young | QB | Knee | FP | FP | FP | |
| Chuba Hubbard | RB | Not injury-related/rest | DNP | FP | FP | |
| Monroe Freeling | T | Concussion | DNP | LP | FP | Questionable |
| Lee Hunter | DT | Foot | (-) | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Cam Jackson | DT | Knee | (-) | (-) | LP | Questionable |
Long-term updates
These Lions are on IR, PUP, or NFI. This is the progress list, not this week’s game-status report.
Brian Branch (PUP). Achilles. Latest: Opened the season on the reserve list. Return: first eligible in Week 5.
Kerby Joseph (PUP). Knee. Latest: Opened the season on the reserve list. Return: first eligible in Week 5.
Giovanni Manu (NFI). Knee. Latest: Opened the season on the reserve list. Campbell gave a 12-14 week window. Return: first eligible after Week 4.
Avonte Maddox (IR). Latest: Placed on season-ending IR. Return: season-ending.
Cade Mays (IR). Wrist. Latest: Opened the season on the reserve list. Return: first eligible in Week 7.
Damone Clark (IR). Undisclosed. Latest: Placed on season-ending IR. Return: season-ending.
Isiah Pacheco (IR). Back. Latest: Moved to IR on Sept. 1. Return: first eligible in Week 13.
Kendrick Law (IR). ACL. Latest: Torn ACL in OTAs. Return: will miss the rest of his debut season.
Payton Turner (IR). Back. Latest: Placed on season-ending IR. Return: season-ending.
Thomas Harper (IR). Return: first eligible in Week 8.
Practice status
- FP Full participation
- LP Limited participation in practice
- DNP Did not participate in practice
- (-) Not listed
Game status
- Out Player will not play
- Doubtful Player is unlikely to play
- Questionable Player is not certain to play
- (-) Not listed
As of October 2, 2026.
