D'ANDRE SWIFT NEWS

Lions have 7 players on COVID list before playing Broncos

The Detroit Lions put cornerbacks Ifeatu Melifonwu and Mark Gilbert along with linebacker Tavante Beckett on the reserve/COVID-19 list

DECEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Swift (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Denver, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact With Swift officially missing back-to-back games and Jamaal Williams landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, it appears the Lions will deploy Jermar Jefferson and Godwin Igwebuike in their backfield this Sunday. Swift's next chance to play will be Sunday, Dec. 19 when the Lions host NFC frontrunner Arizona.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Sunday Coach Dan Campbell said Swift (shoulder) is "unlikely" to play Sunday against the Broncos, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Swift was unable to practice Wednesday and Thursday as he continues to manage a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, and it appears he'll be sidelined for his second straight game Sunday. If the 2020 second-round pick is unavailable, Jamaal Williams is poised for another start in the backfield, with Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson (illness) set to serve as the secondary options.

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Thursday Swift (shoulder) didn't practice Thursday.

Impact With no practice reps to speak of so far this week due to an AC joint sprain, Swift seems destined for a second consecutive absence as the Lions prepare for Sunday's contest at Denver. Jermar Jefferson (illness) joined Swift on the sideline Thursday, leaving Jamaal Williams and Godwin Igwebuike as Detroit's healthy running backs on the active roster. Friday's injury report may clear up the state of his backfield heading into the weekend.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No practice Wednesday Swift (shoulder) didn't participate in Wednesday's walk-through practice.

Impact His absence comes as no surprise after head coach Dan Campbell gave a non-update on Swift earlier Wednesday, telling Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com that the running is "improving" but otherwise doesn't have a timeline for a return. With one absence under Swift's belt and potentially another to come Sunday in Denver, the Lions again may be forced to rely on Jamaal Williams, Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson out of the backfield Week 14.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No update yet on potential return Head coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that Swift (shoulder) is "improving" in his recovery from an AC joint sprain, but he wouldn't provide an update on his potential to return, E...

Impact The Lions held a walk-through session to kick off Week 14 prep, but Swift doesn't sound like he was on the field with his backfield mates. The second-year running back already has missed one game as a result of the injury, and there's a chance he's poised for another absence Sunday at Denver if he can't get back on the practice field by Friday. At the moment, Jamaal Williams, Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson are the healthy backs on Detroit's active roster.

DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Last-play touchdown ends Campbell's lengthy victory drought

Dan Campbell had been waiting for 2,160 days to celebrate another win as an NFL coach

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Winless no more: Lions top Vikes 29-27 for 1st W in Week 13

Jared Goff threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Amon-Ra St. Brown as time expired, lifting the previously winless Detroit Lions to a 29-27 win over the Minnesota Vikings

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Confirmed out for Week 13 Coach Dan Campbell confirmed Swift (shoulder) won't play Sunday against the Vikings, MLive's Benjamin Raven reports.

Impact Campbell doesn't expect the Lions to shut Swift down for the season, saying the running back "may be a week away" from returning. Reports from earlier in the week suggested Swift could miss multiple games with an AC joint injury, but the Lions are hoping it'll be just one (or maybe two) week(s). Jamaal Williams figures to get the start and most of the backfield snaps/touches this Sunday, with Jermar Jefferson and Godwin Igwebuike working in reserve. After that, the Lions head to Denver in Week 14 and host the Cardinals in Week 15.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Sunday Coach Dan Campbell said Friday that Swift (shoulder) is "maybe a week away" from retaking the field.

Impact It was reported earlier this week that Swift could miss multiple games with an AC join sprain in his shoulder, so it's not a major surprise the team isn't expecting him to play Sunday against the Vikings. The 22-year-old should be officially ruled out later Friday when the Lions release their final Week 13 injury report. Jamaal Williams is poised to step into the lead role in Detroit's backfield in the meantime, with Jermar Jefferson and Godwin Igwebuike available as the depth options.

DECEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Campbell has hands full with winless Lions against Vikings

The Detroit Lions are down to six more chances to win a game in coach Dan Campbell’s debut season

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sits out another practice Swift (shoulder) was a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Detroit hasn't officially ruled Swift out for Sunday's game against the Vikings, but his consecutive absences from practice to begin Week 13 prep seemingly backs up Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com's report from Wednesday suggesting the running back could miss multiple weeks. According to Fowler, Swift is contending with an AC joint sprain of his shoulder, and given the 0-10-1 Lions' status as the only non-contender in a jam-packed NFC playoff picture, the organization could take a cautious approach with its top back. Expect the Lions to formally rule Swift out for Sunday's game following Friday's practice, positioning Jamaal Williams to step into a lead role out of the backfield.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss multiple games Swift (shoulder) could miss multiple games, though he wants to return in short order, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This could be a case where team and player don't quite see eye-to-eye, with the winless Lions unlikely to rush one of their few core players back into action before his shoulder heals. Swift hasn't been ruled out, but it does seem more likely than not by the end of the week, with Jamaal Williams then in line for a lead role Sunday against the Broncos. Behind Williams, the Lions have rookie back Jermar Jefferson and 27-year-old journeyman Godwin Igwebuike on the active roster, or Craig Reynolds on the practice squad. Swift isn't practicing Wednesday, per Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 13 injury report: What to know about Dalvin Cook, Deebo Samuel, more

Dr. Matt Provencher analyzes injuries to Dalvin Cook, Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey and more ahead of Week 13.

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Lions RB D'Andre Swift's banged-up shoulder still hurting

The winless Detroit Lions may be without their best player against the Minnesota Vikings

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

D'Andre Swift Week 13: Is D'Andre Swift Playing This Week? D'Andre Swift injury news on whether he is playing in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Week 13 status in doubt Lions head coach Dan Campbell said Monday that "it's hard to see" Swift (shoulder) playing against the Vikings this weekend, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Swift sprained his shoulder in the Lions' 16-14 loss to the Bears on Thanksgiving Day, with the injury preventing him from returning for the second half of the contest. He's still feeling sore four days later, and Campbell acknowledged the running back will have a tough time gaining clearance for the Week 13 contest. While the Lions likely won't make an official call on Swift's status until after their final practice of the week Friday, Jamaal Williams tentatively looks in line to serve as Detroit's lead back for at least one game.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with shoulder sprain Coach Dan Campbell said Swift suffered a shoulder sprain during Thursday's 16-14 loss to the Bears, Adam Maya of NFL.com reports.

Impact Swift departed early in the second quarter and officially was ruled out at halftime of the contest, finishing Week 12 with a modest six touches for nine yards from scrimmage. Campbell said the Lions will take a "wait and see" approach with Swift's injury, which appears to be an aggravation of the shoulder issue that he picked up during a Week 10 tie at Pittsburgh. With Swift sidelined, Jamaal Williams took 15 carries for 65 yards and hauled in all five targets for 18 yards.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return to Thursday's contest Swift (shoulder) will not return to Thursday's game against the Bears.

Impact With Swift ruled out for the rest of the contest, Jamaal Williams now is in line to head the Lions backfield in his absence. Swift now will target a potential return to action Week 13, when Detroit faces Minnesota on Sunday, Dec. 5.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lions RB D'Andre Swift hurts shoulder, leaves Bears game

Detroit Lions running back D’Andre Swift hurt his right shoulder in the second quarter against the Chicago Bears and is questionable to return Thursday

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Injures shoulder Swift was forced out of Thursday's game against the Bears with a shoulder injury.

Impact Prior to his exit from the contest, Swift had recorded three carries for zero yards and caught three passes for nine yards. In his absence, Jamaal Williams is next up for the Lions' backfield work versus Chicago.

NOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misery has company in the Motor City in Bears-Lions matchup

The winless Detroit Lions will kick off the NFL’s schedule of games on Thanksgiving as usual and their guests have plenty of problems of their own for a change

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions come up short, lose 13-10 to Browns and stay winless

The Detroit Lions came up short again

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another big effort Swift recorded 14 carries for 136 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 13-10 loss to the Browns. He added three receptions for zero yards.

Impact Swift had only four carries for 11 yards in the first half, though he came alive in the final two quarters. The highlight came on a 57-yard touchdown rush late in the third quarter, though he also added gains of 19, 13 and 12 yards to rack up production. After failing to top 51 yards on the ground in any game heading into a Week 10 matchup against Pittsburgh, Swift has now combined to produce 266 yards and two scores on the ground in two contests since. Even more encouraging is Swift's production compared to Jamaal Williams, who returned from a two-game absence to tally only seven carries for 11 yards.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Chubb runs for 130, Browns hold off winless Lions 13-10

Nick Chubb caught a touchdown pass and ran for 130 yards as the Cleveland Browns held on to avoid a season-wrecking upset and keep Detroit winless with a sloppy 13-10 victory over...

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS