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Lions’ Austin Bryant: Returns to lineup for Week 14
Austin Bryant (thigh) will suit up for Sunday’s game against Green Bay.The second-year man out of Clemson had been held out three consecutive games entering Week 14, however, now Detroit gets another reinforcement along its defensive line with the activation of Bryant. A pectoral injury kept him sidelined through Week 8, but an appearance against the division-rival Packers will mark Bryant’s third of the 2020 campaign.
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Lions’ Austin Bryant: Inactive as expected
Austin Bryant won’t suit up in Sunday’s game against the Bears due to a thigh injury.Bryant was deemed doubtful for the contest Friday after logging a trio of limited practice sessions, so this news isn’t surprising. Bryant will miss his second straight contest with the thigh issue, and he’s only appeared in two games so far this campaign. With Da’Shawn Hand (groin) also sidelined, Romeo Okwara Everson Griffen and Frank Herron are the only healthy defensive ends on the roster Sunday.
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Lions’ Austin Bryant: Downgrades to doubtful
Bryan (thigh) has been downgraded to doubtful for Sunday’s game versus the Bears, Tim Twentyman of the Detroit Lions’ official site reports.Initially considered questionable after a trio of limited practice sessions, Austin Bryant is now expected to miss a second straight game. He’s struggled to stay healthy this year, but he’s handled a major role when active. Bryant played at least 47 percent of the snaps on defense in both games he has played, recording three total tackles. Romeo Okwara and Everson Griffen are the only healthy defensive ends for Sunday.
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Lions’ Austin Bryant: Unavailable for Week 12
Austin Bryant (thigh) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Texans, Tim Twentyman of the Detroit Lions’ official site reports.With Da’Shawn Hand (groin) also ruled out, the Lions will enter Thursday’s game with Romeo Okwara and Everson Griffen as their only healthy defensive ends. Bryant managed to practice in a limited fashion all week, so he stands a good chance to return Week 13 against Chicago.
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Lions’ Austin Bryant: Downgrades to out
Austin Bryant (thigh) has been ruled out for Sunday’s game versus the Carolina.Bryant entered the weekend as questionable, but he won’t travel with the team and has downgraded to out. He played 71 total snaps over the past two weeks, and the Detroit Lions will be shorthanded at defensive end without both Bryant and Da’Shawn Hand (groin) unavailable. As a result, they elevated Frank Herron to add depth behind Romeo Okwara and Everson Griffen.
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Lions’ Austin Bryant: Lifted from PUP list
The Detroit Lions activated Austin Bryant (pectoral) off the reserve/PUP list Saturday, Chris Burke of The Athletic reports.Bryant has yet to play this season, but he has three weeks of practice under his belt and has proved to be healthy enough to return to action. The 23-year-old defensive end averaged 32.3 defensive snaps per game over four contests in 2019, and he could have a similar role moving forward because Trey Flowers (ankle) is on IR. However, Da’Shawn Hand and Romeo Okwara are the starters for the time being.
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Lions’ Austin Bryant: Returns to practice Wednesday
Austin Bryant (pectoral) returned to practice Wednesday, indicating the beginning of his 21-day window to be activated from the reserve/PUP list, Tim Twentyman of the Detroit Lions’ official site reports.Bryant didn’t participate in training camp, and this was his first time on the practice field this season. The 2019 fourth-round pick has been dealing with a pectoral injury, but it appears he could make a return to the lineup soon. Trey Flowers (ankle) and Da’Shawn Hand are the Lions’ starting defensive ends, but once he’s healthy, Bryant will battle for leftover reps with Romeo Okwara.
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Lions’ Austin Bryant: Placed on PUP list
Austin Bryant (undisclosed) was placed on the reserve/PUP list Saturday.Bryant spent almost the entirety of training camp on the active/PUP list and now he will begin the regular season in the same position. The defensive end has a chance to be activated once he is fully recovered from his undisclosed injury.
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Lions’ Austin Bryant: Heads to PUP list
The Detroit Lions placed Austin Bryant (undisclosed) on the active/PUP list Sunday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.A 2019 fourth-round pick, Bryant was limited to just four games as a rookie due to shoulder and hip injuries. The details of his current issue remain undisclosed, but Bryant will need to gain full medical clearance before returning to practice.
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Lions’ Austin Bryant: All set to play
Austin Bryant (hip) did not earn an injury designation ahead of Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers.Bryant has played in just one game to date, but it appears as if the defensive lineman will make his return to the rotation in Week 15.
