Lions, Giants injury news: 3 starters return to practice on Thursday

The Detroit Lions (6-4) and New York Giants (2-9) were back on the practice field on Thursday, and with Detroit holding a walkthrough on Wednesday, this marks the first true look at where Lions players’ injuries stand. On a positive note, the Lions were able to return three starters to practice on Thursday, including left tackle Taylor Decker, right tackle Penei Sewell, and safety Brian Branch.

Let’s take a look at the latest injury report and get you up to date with what we know. Note: Any changes from the last injury report will be bolded.

No practice

• CB Terrion Arnold (concussion)
• S Kerby Joseph (knee)

Arnold remains in the NFL’s concussion protocol and is still unable to practice at this time. On Wednesday, Lions coach Dan Campbell noted that Arnold was “still kinda day-to-day” in his recovery, which essentially means they’re in a wait-and-see mode at this time.

Joseph continues to miss practice, and with him unavailable for such an extended period, it’s hard to predict when he’ll be ready to play in games, even if he begins practicing soon.

Limited practice

• RB Sione Vaki (ankle)
• WR Isaac TeSlaa (oblique)
• RT Penei Sewell (ankle) — Upgraded from estimated no practice on Wednesday
• LT Taylor Decker (shoulder) — Upgraded from estimated no practice on Wednesday
• RG Tate Ratledge (knee)
• C Graham Glasgow (knee)
• EDGE Josh Paschal (back, still on NFI) — Days remaining in evaluation: 5
• EDGE Marcus Davenport (shoulder, still on IR) — Days remaining in evaluation: 12****
• CB D.J. Reed (hamstring, still on IR) — Days remaining in evaluation: 12
• CB Khalil Dorsey (wrist) — Started evaluation clock — Days remaining in evaluation:** 20**
• S Brian Branch (toe) — Upgraded from estimated no practice on Wednesday

Vaki was estimated to have been able to practice on Wednesday and was even spotted dressed in uniform for Thursday’s practice, but during the portions of practice open to the media, he did not appear to be involved. We’ll have to see how his situation progresses on Friday before we know much more.

TeSlaa hasn’t missed any time since showing up on the injury report last Saturday, but the Lions typically take things slow with mid-week injuries, so expect his participation levels to remain low for now.

Sewell has been working through different injuries for the past three weeks, but when game day comes, he’s played virtually every snap. After getting a break on Wednesday, he’s back at practice and is expected to be good to go in the game.

Decker continues to go through each practice week, taking at least one practice off as he gives his shoulder a break. He hasn’t missed a snap since before the bye week and is expected to start on Sunday, even if he takes Friday’s practice off.

Ratledge left for a portion of Week 11 with a knee injury but was estimated to have practiced on Wednesday and did...