The Lions did elevate linebacker Ty Summers from the practice squad for Sunday's game. He is the only elevation. As for Thomas, he was not activated from injured reserve and remains out. Heading into Week 9, the Detroit Lions practice squad roster:

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

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

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 Lions have two more weeks to activate Thomas to the 53-man roster or keep him on IR for the rest of the year. SEIDEL: Dan Campbell has turned into mad scientist trying to improve Detroit Lions With a relatively healthy roster coming off last week's bye ...

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.

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

The Detroit Lions are approaching the midway mark of their season after experiencing a series of highs and lows, leading to more losses than they had last season.