This is the Week 5 Friday game-status report for the Detroit Lions against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET. The Lions list 4 Out, one Questionable
Detroit Lions
| Player | Pos | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Bartch | OL | Foot | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Brian Branch | DB | Achilles | LP | LP | LP | Out |
| Cade Mays | C | Wrist | LP | LP | LP | Out |
| Rock Ya-Sin | CB | Hamstring | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Tyleik Williams | DL | Foot | DNP | LP | LP | Questionable |
| DJ Wonnum | EDGE | Back | LP | LP | FP |
Arizona Cardinals
| Player | Pos | Injury | Wed | Thu | Fri | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Adams | OL | Ankle | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Budda Baker | S | NIR-Rest | DNP | FP | (-) | |
| Jordan Burch | OLB | NIR-Personal | DNP | DNP | FP | |
| Isaac Seumalo | OL | NIR-Rest | DNP | FP | (-) | |
| Josh Sweat | OLB | NIR-Rest/Groin | DNP | FP | FP | |
| Andrew Wingard | S | Knee | DNP | DNP | DNP | Out |
| Jeremiyah Love | RB | Ankle | LP | LP | FP | |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | S | Back | LP | LP | FP | |
| Walter Nolen | DL | Calf | (-) | LP | LP | Questionable |
| Karson Sharar | ILB | Hamstring | (-) | LP | 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: Returned to practice on Oct. 7. Return: 21-day window opened Oct. 7.
Kerby Joseph (PUP). Knee. Latest: Opened the season on the reserve list. Return: first eligible in Week 7.
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: Returned to practice on Oct. 7. Return: 21-day window opened Oct. 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 9, 2026.
