injury reports starting 10/12 to … 10/? … Lions are beat up too

http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-practicereport/Practice-Report-1012-Improving-Execution-in-the-Red-Zone/1ac71cca-8683-4f39-807e-b6544be88783

INJURY REPORT

The Rams have five players listed on their first injury report of the week, all of whom did not participate in the afternoon session.

Defensive tackle Michael Brockers (hip), defensive end William Hayes (ankle), cornerback Trumaine Johnson (ankle), defensive end Robert Quinn (shoulder), and offensive lineman Cody Wichmann (ankle) were all listed as DNPs.

However, Fisher said some of those guys were able to participate in the walk thru still have a chance to play on Sunday.

“The health status is improving,” Fisher said. “It doesn’t mean to say that we got people back on the field, but it’s looking better than it was. We’re hoping to get a couple of guys back Friday. A couple might be game-time decisions, but things are coming along.”

Another Lions lineman injured ahead of matchup with Rams’ Aaron Donald

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/10/lions_lose_another_interior_of.html#incart_river_index

ALLEN PARK — The Detroit Lions offensive line has been hit by another injury.

One day after left guard Laken Tomlinson was sidelined at practice because of a neck injury, right guard Larry Warford missed Thursday’s workout with a hip issue. He was also limited on Wednesday by the injury.

Tomlinson was able to return to practice on Thursday, but both guards are clearly dealing with something heading into Sunday’s game against Aaron Donald — the NFL’s most-feared interior defensive lineman — and the Los Angeles Rams.

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No Warford, Riddick, Ebron, Ngata or Levy at Lions practice today. Dwayne Washington did return. Expect Glasgow at RG if Warford can't go.

— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) October 14, 2016

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Lions injury report: Theo Riddick, Eric Ebron still out

Boldin and Tomlinson return to practice, while Larry Warford sat out Thursday.

http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/10/13/13275166/lions-injury-report-theo-riddick-eric-ebron-still-out-larry-warford-ezekiel-ansah-haloti-ngata

Ezekiel Ansah remains an outside possibility to return soon, but the Lions were without running back Theo Riddick for a second straight practice. Tight end Eric Ebron remained out as well as the Lions continue to battle with injuries at numerous key positions.

Dwayne Washington was out from practice again on Thursday as well, which makes the Lions running back situation extremely dire. The Lions recently attempted to staunch the blood flow by signing Justin Forsett earlier in the week, and he will probably see significant playing time if the injuries remain troubling for the roster. In addition, while Washington did not participate in practice, he was still doing drills and working with a trainer in hopes to be back soon.

Meanwhile, Anquan Boldin and Laken Tomlinson returned to practice Thursday in limited capacities, while guard Larry Warford, who was limited on Wednesday, sat out. The Lions are still missing DeAndre Levy and Haloti Ngata, with reports indicating Ngata may be out for several weeks. The full reports follow below.

http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-practicereport/Practice-Report-1014-The-Challenges-of-a-Long-Road-Trip/656300e7-19b4-4051-b8c9-02ea929191da

INJURY REPORT

The Rams got four of their five players previously listed on the injury report this week back on the field on Friday.

Defensive tackle Michael Brockers (hip), defensive end William Hayes (ankle), defensive end Robert Quinn (shoulder), and right guard Cody Wichmann (ankle) all participated in practice on a limited basis. All four of them are listed as questionable for Sunday.

Cornerback Trumaine Johnson (ankle) did not practice all week and has been ruled out for Sunday.

Wide receiver Brian Quick (calf) was added to the injury report on Friday after participating on a limited basis. He is questionable for Sunday.

For Detroit, starters tight end Eric Ebron (ankle/knee), linbacker DeAndre Levy (knee/quad), defensive tackle Haloti Ngata (shoulder), and running back Theo Riddick (ankle) have been ruled out.

Also notable on the report, defensive end Ezekiel Ansah (ankle), wide receiver Anquan Boldin (ankle), guard Laken Tomlinson (neck), and defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson (shoulder) are all listed as questionable for the contest.

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Rams’ defensive line may be healing up

Alden Gonzalez

http://www.espn.com/blog/los-angeles-rams/post/_/id/31249/rams-defensive-line-may-be-healing-up

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The Los Angeles Rams will be without their primary cornerback on Sunday, but they’re hopeful that their defensive line is getting healthier.

Robert Quinn, Michael Brockers and Will Hayes, the three starters who sat out Sunday’s 30-19 loss to the Bills, all practiced on a limited basis on Friday and were all listed as questionable heading into the Rams’ Week 6 game from Ford Field against the Lions.

“Each passing day they’re getting better,” Rams coach Jeff Fisher said. “Obviously we need them, especially against this group.”

The Rams yielded almost 200 rushing yards to the Bill with three starters on the D-line sitting out. Richard Mackson/USA TODAY Sports
The Rams are facing a Matthew Stafford-led offense that features the NFL’s leading receiver (Marvin Jones) and will look to expose a secondary that will be without Trumaine Johnson, who’s nursing an ankle sprain that could keep him out for several weeks. Hayes has missed the last two games with an ankle injury, one that popped up in Week 3 from Tampa. He was initially hopeful of returning at some point between this coming Sunday and after the bye week, which is Nov. 6.

“I doubt I’ll go Sunday,” Hayes said, “but next Sunday [against the Giants from London] looks really good.”

Quinn, limited to seven starts last year, is listed with a shoulder injury and was not available to speak with the media. Brockers is dealing with a hip injury that flared up in the days leading up to the most recent game, but said he’s “really hopeful” of playing on Sunday. He doesn’t want to watch his defense be so shorthanded again.

“You feel like you could’ve made a play here, there, in your mind, running through the plays during the game,” Brockers said of having three starting defensive linemen out on Sunday, a game that saw the Bills rush for 193 yards. “It wasn’t a good feeling.”

“It’s discouraging knowing you can’t help your team out,” Hayes added. “You’re a competitor.”

With Johnson out, the Rams will start E.J. Gaines and Troy Hill on the outside, with Lamarcus Joyner maintaining his spot as the inside corner. Dwayne Gratz, claimed off waivers from the Jaguars earlier this week, will be in a reserve role.

Johnson is tied for first in the NFL with the Raiders’ David Amerson with seven pass breakups, a measure by ESPN Stats & Information that combines passes defended in coverage with those batted at the line of scrimmage. His 16 interceptions are tied for the fifth-most in the NFL since 2012. Johnson has one of those this year, but his tackle helped force another and he could’ve easily had two more in the Week 4 game from University of Phoenix Stadium.

“He’s a really good football player, and he’s grown every single year that I’ve had a chance to be around him,” Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams said. “But Troy’s played well, and EJ’s played well, and Lamarcus has played well. … The next man up has to be ready to play. If you’ve made a team in the National Football League, you’re pretty good. So, it’s up to us now to make sure we highlight your strengths and maybe hide your weaknesses. And we all have weaknesses. Trumaine does, Robert Quinn does, Aaron Donald does. But let’s make sure that they get a chance to do the things that they’re really good at. And the other guys that are playing on those spots, we’ll try to highlight those things.”