Lions rule out three players for matchup against Patriots in Munich

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Last updated Nov 12, 2026

Lions rule out three players for matchup against Patriots in Munich
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The Detroit Lions have announced that Kerby Joseph, Cade Mays, and D.J. Reed will not play against the New England Patriots on November 15 in Munich. All three players have been sidelined due to injuries, with Joseph dealing with a knee issue, Mays recovering from an ankle injury, and Reed facing a hip problem. Despite these absences, the Lions, who currently hold a 6-2 record and are on a four-game winning streak, received positive news about several other players, including Jared Goff and Brian Branch, who are expected to play in the upcoming game. The Lions hope to maintain their success despite the key injuries as they prepare for this international matchup.

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  • •Kerby Joseph, Cade Mays, and D.J. Reed are ruled out for the game.
  • •Joseph participated in practice but is still not traveling with the team.
  • •Goff and Branch upgraded to full participants for practice.
  • •Lions aiming to extend their winning streak in Germany.
  • •Game scheduled for November 15 at 9:30 a.m. ET.
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  • 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Lions Have Already Ruled 3 Players OUT vs. Patriots
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Detroit Lions rule out Kerby Joseph, Cade Mays, and D.J. Reed against the Patriots. See the complete November 12 injury report.

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