Thomas Harper
NFL Injury Report

Thomas Harper Injury Status

Detroit Lions • S
Latest Injury Status
Injured Reserve
IR

Harper has not been able to practice since sustaining an ankle injury during the Lions' Week 2 loss to the Bills. The safety departing for IR leaves the Lions' secondary dangerously low on defensive backs, now without Harper, Avonte Maddox (foot), Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee). The Lions have elevated Jalen Mills from the practice squad to start at strong safety in Sunday's game against the Jets.

Injury Details

Body Part
Ankle
Location
Leg
Side
Not Specified
Expected Return
Nov 1, 2026

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Thomas Harper Injury History

October 11, 2026
Injured Reserve • Ankle
Not Specified
The Lions placed Harper (ankle) on injured reserve Saturday.
September 26, 2026
Injured Reserve • Ankle
Not Specified
Harper (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
September 25, 2026
out • Ankle
Not Specified
Harper (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.
September 24, 2026
questionable • Ankle
Not Specified
questionable
September 1, 2026
active
August 19, 2026
questionable • Concussion
Concussion
Harper produced three solo tackles in Thursday night's preseason opener against the Bengals.

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