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Lions add cornerback DJ Reed to injury list ahead of Week 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:06 AM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Lions add cornerback DJ Reed to injury list ahead of Week 2

Summary

The Detroit Lions are dealing with increasing injury issues as they prepare for their Thursday night game against the Buffalo Bills. After a narrow 31-30 overtime win in Week 1, the team announced that cornerback DJ Reed has been added to the injured list due to a foot injury. Reed joins offensive tackle Blake Miller and Christian Mahogany, both of whom missed practice this week. Reed, in his second season with the Lions, has struggled with injuries in the past, having played only eight games last season. The Lions will need to adapt quickly as they face a quick turnaround before their matchup.

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•DJ Reed added to Lions' injured list with a foot injury.
•Blake Miller and Christian Mahogany also missed practice this week.
•Lions won 31-30 in overtime against the Bills in Week 1.
•The Lions' next game is a Thursday night matchup against the Bills.
•Reed played only eight games last season due to injuries.

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12:06 AMYahoo Sports — Lions Take Another Major Hit As Key Name Joins Growing Injury List

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The Detroit Lions don’t have much time to enjoy their dramatic 31-30 overtime victory over the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 of the NFL season, as they immediately began preparations for a Thursday night matchup against the Buffalo Bills in Week 2. The Lions, who were shorthanded against the Saints, were even more so this […] The post Lions Take Another Major Hit As Key Name Joins Growing Injury List appeared first on HEAVY.
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