Detroit Lions All-Pro center Frank Ragnow has been removed from the final injury report ahead of the Week 16 matchup against the Chicago Bears.
Ragnow, who had been dealing with a back injury, did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday but returned to practice in full on Friday, according to the team’s injury report.
Right guard Graham Glasgow, who has been managing a knee injury, also saw limited action in practice on Friday after not practicing earlier in the week. Head coach Dan Campbell previously indicated that Glasgow was not expected to participate on Friday. Glasgow has started every game this season and is one of three players listed as questionable for Sunday’s game, alongside safeties Brian Branch (calf) and Ifeatu Melifonwu (hand). Branch participated in limited practices on Thursday and Friday, while Melifonwu was a full participant throughout the week.
Linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin has been ruled out with a neck injury. Although he logged two limited practices this week and was designated to return from injured reserve on Thursday, he is reportedly not ready for game action.
Running back David Montgomery has also been ruled out as he continues rehabbing a knee injury, with hopes of returning during the Lions’ playoff run.
Lions Players Cleared for Action
Several players who had been on the injury report earlier in the week are now cleared to play, including:
OT Taylor Decker
LB Trevor Nowaske
DL D.J. Reader
DL Za’Darius Smith
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown
OG Kevin Zeitler
Bears Injury Update
The Chicago Bears have ruled out offensive tackle Ryan Bates (concussion) and have four players listed as questionable for Sunday’s game:
DT Gervon Dexter (knee)
OT Teven Jenkins (calf)
OT Braxton Jones (concussion)
CB Jaylon Johnson (illness)
Running back Travis Homer is doubtful as he continues dealing with a hamstring injury.
Lions Focus on NFC’s Top Seed
The Lions (12-2) aim to maintain their position atop the NFC standings as the Philadelphia Eagles (12-2) and Minnesota Vikings (12-2) remain in contention for the No. 1 seed following Detroit’s Week 15 loss to the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field.
The Bears and Lions are set to kick off at Soldier Field on Sunday at noon CT.
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