David Montgomery's 151 yards on 12 carries, including the game-sealing touchdown, and a seven-sack defensive effort powered Detroit's most recent verified result.

OL Ben Bartch and S Thomas Harper did not practice all week and are out, while several others working back from injury, including rookie RT Blake Miller, are trending toward availability for Detroit this week.

Detroit's offensive line got healthier Friday even as two other players were ruled out for Sunday's homecoming game against former defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn.

Detroit's defensive staff had players identify their own mistakes on tape, finding most of the unit's early-season issues are self-inflicted rather than opponent-driven.

Detroit signed the USC product, a 2025 first-team All-American with five college interceptions, along with veteran Jalen Mills, to bolster secondary depth.

Alim McNeill (personal) and Ahmed Hassanein (illness) both upgraded to full participation, while Ben Bartch and Thomas Harper remain out.

Detroit's quarterback and star pass rusher spoke about the homecoming for ex-defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn, now the Jets' head coach.

Head coach Dan Campbell said Detroit needs to 'correct a series of fundamental mistakes and rebuild trust' following a lopsided loss to Buffalo, as the 1-1 Lions prepare for the Jets.

Detroit added veteran safety Jalen Mills to the practice squad as the club manages injuries to safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, with Avonte Maddox already out for the season.

Detroit's defense ranks 31st in the league in both points and total yards allowed through two games, even as receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown leads the NFL in receptions and is tied for the league lead in receiving touchdowns.

Campbell said Maddox will need foot surgery and is likely done for the year. Detroit ranks 31st in total defense and has committed 18 penalties through two games; the team worked out veteran defensive backs Monday while awaiting the return of safeties Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch.