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Lions linebacker Damone Clark is out indefinitely with injury

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 5:40 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Lions linebacker Damone Clark is out indefinitely with injury

Summary

Detroit Lions linebacker Damone Clark is sidelined indefinitely due to a significant injury sustained during training camp. Coach Dan Campbell confirmed that Clark has been unavailable for multiple weeks and there is no indication when he might return. Clark was projected to make the roster based on strong performances during training camp. Meanwhile, safety Thomas Harper is dealing with an ankle injury and is unlikely to return soon. Safety Kerby Joseph is rehabbing from a knee injury and continues to be away from the team for personal reasons, although his status remains unchanged, according to Campbell.

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Status Watch

•Damone Clark is out indefinitely due to injury.
•Clark missed multiple weeks of training camp.
•Thomas Harper is dealing with an ankle injury.
•Kerby Joseph is away from the team for personal reasons.
•Lions expect rookie Jimmy Rolder to return soon.

Latest Updates

5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Lions injury updates on Kerby Joseph, Damone Clark, Thomas Harper
5:11 PMYahoo Sports — Lions linebacker out 'indefinitely'; Kerby Joseph still away from team

What they're saying

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Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph remains away from the team while dealing with a personal issue, but Lions coach Dan Campbell remains optimistic.
— Yahoo Sports