Lions provide positive update on slew of injuries, including RB Jahmyr Gibbs..

Michigan’s Allen Park As the Detroit Lions approach their season opener, a plethora of ailments on both

sides of the ball are not a reason for alarm. Following Saturday’s preseason finale at Ford Field against

the Pittsburgh Steelers, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said on Tuesday that the team expects to “get

back” a number of injured players. Included in this group are offensive tackle Dan Skipper, tight end

Sam LaPorta, linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, offensive lineman Kevin Zeitler, and running back Jahmyr

Gibbs. There is a chance, according to Campbell, “we start (defensive tackle DJ) Reader up, too, just start

working him in individual (drills).” “We are about to get a whole group of guys back, hopefully Sunday,”

Campbell stated. “Gibbs gets into that situation; he is moving to the right.”

manner. Though his health is improving and he is expected to return, we will evaluate where he stands

at this point. I wish we had more practice with him. There was something especially wrong with Detroit

is cornerback room last week. Rookies Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. exited Monday’s practice

due to injury, and veteran Carlton Davis III did not practice. Rakestraw (ankle) will return to practice on

Monday, according to Campbell. Amik Robertson, the expected starting nickel who has participated in

both of the preseason games so far, and Davis will be restricted. By the middle of next week, the team

hopes to get Arnold back. “(Arnold will) get a practice before the guys are during their recess. However,

he is heading in the right direction, so I am not worried,” Campbell remarked. “As of right now, I think

there is a good chance we are going to have most of our guys ready for Week 1.” An update on rookie

offensive guard Christian Mahogany, who missed three weeks of training camp due to illness, was also

given by Campbell. Mahogany is “trying to get his legs back under him; his conditioning, strength level,”

according to Campbell, who claimed Mahogany started the acclimation process last week. “However, he

is doing fine. “Having him here is a good thing,” Campbell continued.