Lions see two starting O-line return ahead of Jets matchup

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 8:16 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Lions see two starting O-line return ahead of Jets matchup
Summary

As the Detroit Lions prepare for their Week 3 game against the New York Jets, they welcome back two starting offensive linemen, LG Christian Mahogany and RT Blake Miller, who return to practice after missing the previous game. The Lions also face challenges with injuries, particularly in their secondary, where S Avonte Maddox is out for the season and S Brian Branch and S Kerby Joseph remain on the PUP list. Coach Dan Campbell provided updates on the situation, indicating that both Branch and Joseph are not ready to return to practice. The Lions’ current injury woes present a challenging scenario as they look to strengthen their roster before the Sunday game.

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  • LG Christian Mahogany and RT Blake Miller returned to practice.
  • S Avonte Maddox is out for the season due to surgery.
  • S Brian Branch and S Kerby Joseph are still on the PUP list.
  • Coach Dan Campbell gives updates on player recovery.
  • Lions host Jets on Sunday after a short week.
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  • 8:16 PMYahoo SportsLions, Jets injury report: 2 starting OL return, another safety down
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As the Detroit Lions open up their Week 3 schedule, they return two starting offensive linemen to practice.

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