Detroit Lions' St. Brown avoids turf toe; four officially ruled out vs. Falcons
Justin Rogers
The Detroit News
Allen Park — In a week full of difficult injury news for the Detroit Lions, there's a ray of light regarding the status of Pro Bowl receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. After practicing a second consecutive day on Friday, he's in line to play this Sunday against Atlanta.
St. Brown exited last week's game twice, first with cramping and later a toe issue. He explained in the locker room on Friday that he avoided a dreaded turf-toe injury, significantly decreasing concern this will be a season-long problem that needs to be managed.
Regardless, he'll continue to play with a steel plate in his cleat, something he doesn't expect to bother him, since he's previously played with one several times.
"Yeah, I'm going to play with one," St. Brown said. "I had one in high school, I used to play with one all the time, so I'm used to it."
Brown described his injury as two bones hitting each other.
"I got lucky; it's not turf toe, so I think I'll be fine," St. Brown said. "I know we have a quick turnaround (next week when the Lions play the Packers on Thursday), but after that, I think I'll be good."
He's officially listed as questionable for the contest, along with fellow receiver Josh Reynolds, who has been limited with a groin injury this week.
Beyond the two receivers, five Lions didn't practice on Friday, with four of those players officially ruled out for Sunday. Offensive tackle Taylor Decker (ankle), guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) , safety Kerby Joseph (hip) and cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (knee/hamstring) won't play against Atlanta. For Decker, it will be the second game in a row he'll miss.
The fifth player from that group, running back David Montgomery, is doubtful with a thigh injury.
To address some of the team's depth issues, the Lions promoted running back Zonovan Knight and guard Kayode Awosika off the practice squad earlier in the week. The team also continues to hold one roster spot open as it charts its path forward.
jdrogers@detroitnews.com
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Justin Rogers
The Detroit News
Allen Park — In a week full of difficult injury news for the Detroit Lions, there's a ray of light regarding the status of Pro Bowl receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. After practicing a second consecutive day on Friday, he's in line to play this Sunday against Atlanta.
St. Brown exited last week's game twice, first with cramping and later a toe issue. He explained in the locker room on Friday that he avoided a dreaded turf-toe injury, significantly decreasing concern this will be a season-long problem that needs to be managed.
Regardless, he'll continue to play with a steel plate in his cleat, something he doesn't expect to bother him, since he's previously played with one several times.
"Yeah, I'm going to play with one," St. Brown said. "I had one in high school, I used to play with one all the time, so I'm used to it."
Brown described his injury as two bones hitting each other.
"I got lucky; it's not turf toe, so I think I'll be fine," St. Brown said. "I know we have a quick turnaround (next week when the Lions play the Packers on Thursday), but after that, I think I'll be good."
He's officially listed as questionable for the contest, along with fellow receiver Josh Reynolds, who has been limited with a groin injury this week.
Beyond the two receivers, five Lions didn't practice on Friday, with four of those players officially ruled out for Sunday. Offensive tackle Taylor Decker (ankle), guard Halapoulivaati Vaitai (knee) , safety Kerby Joseph (hip) and cornerback Emmanuel Moseley (knee/hamstring) won't play against Atlanta. For Decker, it will be the second game in a row he'll miss.
The fifth player from that group, running back David Montgomery, is doubtful with a thigh injury.
To address some of the team's depth issues, the Lions promoted running back Zonovan Knight and guard Kayode Awosika off the practice squad earlier in the week. The team also continues to hold one roster spot open as it charts its path forward.
jdrogers@detroitnews.com
Twitter/X: @Justin_Rogers
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