DESMOND TRUFANT NEWS

Still not practicing Trufant (hamstring) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Trufant has battled hamstring issues all year, missing three of the team's last four games. He's trending in the wrong direction to start the week, but a limited session Thursday would work in his favor. He's looking to get healthy for Sunday's game versus the Falcons, who selected him in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

OCTOBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries

Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin and Green Bay’s Davante Adams are back in the lineup after missing time because of hamstring injuries

OCTOBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions rule out Trufant for Sunday, put Bryant on IR DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Lions have ruled out cornerback Desmond Trufant for Sunday's game at Jacksonville and have put tight end Hunter B...

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Lions rule out Trufant for Sunday, put Bryant on IR The Detroit Lions have ruled out cornerback Desmond Trufant for Sunday’s game at Jacksonville and have put tight end...

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Lions rule out Trufant for Sunday, put Bryant on IR The Detroit Lions have ruled out cornerback Desmond Trufant for Sunday’s game at Jacksonville and have put tight end Hunter Bryant on injured reserve.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Lions rule out Trufant for Sunday, put Bryant on IR

The Detroit Lions have ruled out cornerback Desmond Trufant for Sunday’s game at Jacksonville and have put tight end Hunter Bryant on injured reserve

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains sidelined by hamstring Trufant (hamstring) has been ruled out of Sunday's game in Jacksonville, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Trufant was unable to practice all week, as Detroit's Week 5 bye still didn't provide enough time for the veteran cornerback's hamstring to heal. He'll hope to return to the practice field next week in an attempt to suit up in Atlanta.

OCTOBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Thursday's practice Trufant (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant during Thursday's practice session.

Impact The former Falcon has made appearances in two of four games during his debut campaign in Detroit, sitting out Weeks 2 and 3 because of a nagging hamstring issue. Thus far in 2020, Trufant hasn't fared especially well when able to take the field, allowing a 77.8 percent completion rate and a passer rating of 144.0 when targeted in coverage. He remains questionable for a Week 6 matchup against Jacksonville's top-10 pass offense.

OCTOBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Browns' Nick Chubb, Chargers' Austin Ekeler top injury list

Two of the NFL’s top running backs this season are facing uncertain futures after being forced to leave games early with injuries on Sunday

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hamstring issue not going away Trufant (hamstring) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against the Saints.

Impact The one-time Pro Bowl cornerback had been held out of Detroit's lineup the preceding two weeks after suffering a hamstring injury in the season opener against Chicago. Trufant was able to log limited practice sessions Thursday and Friday this week before getting the green light from trainers, but his hamstring issue has surfaced once again, causing him to exit his second game of 2020. If Trufant is unable to return, former Jet Darryl Roberts may see an increase to his defensive snap count for the remainder of the contest.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Trufant, Da'Shawn Hand active for Lions vs. Saints The Detroit Lions enter Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints about as close to full strength as the team could be.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • DETROITNEWS.COM

Officially active Sunday Trufant (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game versus the Saints.

Impact Trufant will return to the lineup after missing the last two games, and he's expected to reclaim a starting cornerback role. The 30-year-old's assignment will be a bit easier with Michael Thomas (ankle) sitting out, so he'll focus on slowing down Emmanuel Sanders and Tre'Quan Smith.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to dress Week 4 Trufant (hamstring), who is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Saints, is expected to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Though the Saints won't have star wideout Michael Thomas (ankle) available Week 4, Trufant's availability would still be a major coup for a Detroit defense that has surrendered 7.4 yards per attempt to opposing passers this season. The Lions' top cornerback has been sidelined since the season-opening loss to the Bears with the hamstring injury, but he looks poised to return from a two-game absence after he was able to practice in a limited capacity three times this week.

OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable for Sunday Trufant (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Saints, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Trufant was limited in practice all week, but he also was limited on Thursday and Friday last week before ultimately being inactive. The Lions will monitor his recovery leading up to Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Rookie Jeff Okudah will likely start if Trufant can't go, and Week 3's assignment should be a bit easier with Saints wideout Michael Thomas (ankle) out of the picture.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions WR Golladay makes 2020 debut; Bucs' Godwin also active

Detroit’s Kenny Golladay and Tampa Bay’s Chris Godwin are a couple of noteworthy receivers returning to action in Sunday’s late games

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Downgraded to out Trufant (hamstring) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Trufant was listed as doubtful prior to this, so it's not exactly shocking. As a result, rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah will have a difficult task trying to contain All-Pro wideout DeAndre Hopkins in what figures to be a high-octane matchup.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Lions' Desmond Trufant out vs. Cardinals means Jeff Okudah vs. DeAndre Hopkins The Detroit Lions downgraded starting cornerback Desmond Trufant to out for Sunday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • FREEP.COM

CB Desmond Trufant doubtful, WR Kenny Golladay questionable for Lions vs. Cardinals Check out the final status for Detroit’s players on the final injury report.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • USATODAY.COM

Injury report: Golladay questionable, Trufant doubtful to play vs. AZ The Lions could be getting several players back this week for Arizona.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • PRIDEOFDETROIT.COM

Doubtful for trip to Arizona Trufant (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game in Arizona, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Trufant was able to practice on a limited basis Thursday and Friday after missing Wednesday's practice, but he's likely to miss a second consecutive game with the hamstring injury he picked up in Detroit's season opener. If he can't go Sunday, Trufant will set his sights on returning in Week 4 against the Saints.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' collapse starts well before fourth quarter this time

The Detroit Lions didn’t bother waiting until the fourth quarter to blow a double-digit lead this time

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chiefs missing 3 injured starters on defense vs. Chargers

The defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs are without three starters on defense against the Los Angeles Chargers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lions put OG Dahl on IR, sign OG Wiggins off practice squad

The Detroit Lions will be without a starting offensive guard against Green Bay

SEPTEMBER 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unavailable against Packers Trufant (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

Impact Although Trufant apparently avoided a serious hamstring injury, he still couldn't practice all week and will miss the divisional clash. The Lions' secondary will take a major hit against the Packers' passing attack that shredded the Vikings' secondary in Week 1. Darryl Roberts (calf) should enjoy an increase in usage while rookie No. 3 overall pick Jeff Okudah could be thrust into an immediate starting role in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Injury report: Kenny Golladay, Desmond Trufant, Joe Dahl OUT vs. Packers The Lions will be missing at least 3 starters on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • PRIDEOFDETROIT.COM