Detroit Lions list Christian Izien as questionable for Sunday against New Orleans
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 7:49 PM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026

The Detroit Lions released their final injury report ahead of Sunday’s season opener against the New Orleans Saints. Defensive back Christian Izien is the only player with a game-status designation, listed as questionable due to a groin injury. Izien remained limited in practice throughout the week. Conversely, rookie edge rusher Derrick Moore and defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo progressed to full participation on Friday after dealing with hamstring and groin injuries, respectively. Other players including Keith Abney II, Thomas Harper, Trevor Nowaske, Ennis Rakestraw Jr., and Jimmy Rolder also finished the week as full participants. The Lions will confirm Izien’s official status when the team releases its inactive list on Sunday.
- •Christian Izien is the lone Lions player listed as questionable for Sunday.
- •Derrick Moore and Mekhi Wingo both cleared injury designations after full Friday practices.
- •The Lions play the New Orleans Saints to open their season.
- •Team inactives for the Sunday game will be finalized before kickoff.
- 7:49 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Final Week 1 Injury Report: One Player Questionable vs. Saints
"The Lions released their final Week 1 injury report, with Christian Izien questionable while Derrick Moore and Mekhi Wingo practiced fully.
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