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Lions Safety Harper Lands on IR, Season in Jeopardy
27 Sep
Summary
- Thomas Harper placed on injured reserve due to an ankle injury.
- Jalen Mills and Amen Ogbongbemiga were elevated for the Jets game.
- Harper is sidelined for at least four games, eligible return is Week 8.
The Detroit Lions are contending with significant injury challenges at the safety position early in the 2026 NFL season. Safety Thomas Harper was recently placed on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. This necessitates him missing a minimum of four games, with his earliest possible return scheduled for the Lions' Week 8 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
To address the depleted roster, the Lions have promoted defensive back Jalen Mills and linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga for their upcoming game against the New York Jets. Mills, a veteran defensive back who spent the latter part of the previous season with Detroit, brings considerable experience, having played in 122 games and started 92 during his NFL career.
