🦁🚫 LIONS CONFIRM TWO PLAYERS OUT VS. JETS—WHAT DID FRIDAY'S REPORT SETTLE? LIONS NEWS

Detroit’s final Week 3 report for the Jets game ruled OL Ben Bartch and S Thomas Harper OUT. On Friday, Christian Mahogany, Blake Miller and Tate Ratledge moved from limited to full practice, while Alim McNeill participated fully after missing Wednesday’s session and practicing fully Thursday. The report confirms those statuses; it does not set a snap count. Harper’s confirmed absence leaves Detroit without one of its safety options for the matchup. With the secondary shorthanded, head coach Dan Campbell said rookie Keith Abney II may need to play and could take on more safety work if the team needs it. Campbell praised Abney’s awareness and football intelligence. That is a potential expansion, not a confirmed starting role or position change. A Sept. 26 Sports Illustrated report citing NFL insider Tom Pelissero says Kerby Joseph intends to return during the 2026 season and hopes to help Detroit later on. That remains a reported plan: there is no return date, medical clearance or activation announcement. Follow Detroit Lions coverage for careful sourcing and clear Honolulu Blue context as Week 3 unfolds. One Pride. #DetroitLions #OnePride #LionsInjuryReport #AlimMcNeill #ThomasHarper #KeithAbney #KerbyJoseph #JetsVsLions