The Detroit Lions will enter their Week 18 game against the Chicago Bears without several key contributors, as the team confirmed five players have been ruled out on the final injury report.
Right tackle Penei Sewell, defensive lineman Alim McNeill, offensive lineman Trystan Colon, safety Thomas Harper, and linebacker Alex Anzalone will all miss Sunday’s regular-season finale at Soldier Field.
Sewell and McNeill—both foundational players along the line—were unable to participate in practice throughout the week. Earlier comments from head coach Dan Campbell suggested Sewell was unlikely to play, and the official designation removed any remaining doubt.
Anzalone’s absence also raises broader questions. The veteran linebacker is approaching the end of his current contract, and with the offseason looming, this game could potentially be his last appearance in a Lions uniform depending on how the organization proceeds in the coming months.
Beyond the confirmed absences, Detroit’s injury report includes several additional players listed as questionable, creating uncertainty around the final composition of the lineup.
Lions vs. Bears: Week 18 Injury Overview
With multiple starters unavailable and others managing lingering issues, Detroit is expected to rely heavily on depth players and younger talent as it closes out the season.
