The NFL trade deadline is on Tuesday, but as we've already noted, it's pretty unlikely that the Detroit Lions are going to make a trade for someone to take over for Christian Mahogany now that he's going to be out for some time.

The Lions are expecting to have offensive tackle Taylor Decker when they take the field for Sunday's home game against the Minnesota Vikings.

Who are the Lions inactive players for Week 9 vs Vikings? The Lions declared these players inactive for Sunday's game.

Daniel Thomas will spend at least one more week on injured reserve with a broken forearm. The Detroit Lions downgraded Thomas to out for Sunday's game against the Minnesota Vikings, leaving him on IR in his return from September surgery.

Detroit currently sits with a 5-2 record and is in a battle with the Green Bay Packers for first-place in the division. Detroit's next three opponents are the Vikings, Commanders and Eagles.

Lions injury update: 2 key players return in full to Thursday's practice with Taylor Decker and Al-Quadin Muhammad back

Joseph missed the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, then spent the bye week trying to get his knee right for the rest of the season.

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard has enjoyed the echosystem created by the team's front office and coaching staff. He is able to focus every week on creating game plans and putting his defense in the best position to succeed. With the trade deadline looming, a new player added on defense could alter, enhance plans moving forward.

The Detroit Lions listed seven players on the final injury report ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the red-hot Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football inside Ford Field.

In Week 9, the Detroit Lions (5-3) lost 27-24 to the Minnesota Vikings (4-4), a disappointing showing after coming off their bye week. Let’s take a look at this week’s snap counts to see how the Lions adjusted their personnel for the Vikings game.