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Josh Paschal Injury News & Updates
Nov 27, 2025
Won't play this season
Paschal (back) wasn't activated off the NFI list before the expiration of his 21-day practice window and is therefore ineligible to play for the remainder of this season, Christian Booher of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Paschal was placed on the non-football injury list in July due to a back injury. He was designated to return Nov. 5, thus opening his 21-day window for activation. It appeared Paschal could be on the verge of returning when he was deemed a full participant in Monday's practice walkthrough, but he was labeled as DNP both Tuesday and Wednesday, and Detroit ultimately decided that he's not far enough in his recovery to suit up this season. Paschal's future with the team is very murky, as he's in the final year of his rookie contract.
Nov 26, 2025
Staying on NFI list
Paschal (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Green Bay.
ANALYSIS
Paschal's 21-day practice window opened Nov. 5, but he hasn't recovered quite enough from a back injury to make his 2025 regular-season debut. Given that his window is set to expire, Paschal will likely be activated from the Lions' NFI list ahead of their Week 14 clash against the Cowboys on Thursday, Dec. 4.
Nov 24, 2025
Full go at walkthrough
Paschal (back) was considered a full participant at the Lions' walkthrough Monday.
ANALYSIS
Paschal has been slowly working his way back from a back injury that has sidelined him for the entirety of the season to this point, returning to practice Nov. 5. The offensive lineman will need to be activated from the non-football injury list by Thursday, or he'll remain unavailable for the rest of the year.
Nov 21, 2025
Will stay on NFI list
Paschal (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Paschal continues to work from a back injury that caused him to start the regular season on the NFI list. His 21-day window to return opened Nov. 5, so he'll have to be activated from the NFI list ahead of Thursday's game against the Packers, otherwise he would be forced to miss the remainder of the 2025 season.
Nov 20, 2025
Still limited in practice
Paschal (back) logged a limited practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Paschal hasn't yet played this season and is still on the non-football injury list. He was designated to return to practice Nov. 5, so his 21-day window to return is less than a week away. It remains to be seen if Paschal will be activated in time to make his season debut against the Giants this Sunday.
Nov 19, 2025
Estimated as limited
Paschal (back) was limited during Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
ANALYSIS
Paschal is in the final stages of his recovery from a back injury from July that caused him to start the regular season on the NFI list. He's been limited in practice since returning to practice Nov. 12, and he'll likely have to log at least one full practice to have a realistic chance of playing Sunday against the Giants.
Nov 14, 2025
Not playing Week 11
Paschal (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.
ANALYSIS
Paschal was limited in practice all week due to a back injury that he's been recovering from since July. He hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to make his 2025 debut Week 11 and will remain on the reserve/non-football injury list. Paschal's next opportunity to play is Week 12 against the Giants on Sunday, Nov. 23.
Nov 12, 2025
Returns to practice
Paschal (back) was a limited participant in Detroit's practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Paschal has been on the active/non-football injury list since July but managed to practice for just the second time since getting hurt. If he's able to practice fully either Thursday or Friday, the 26-year-old could be activated ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Eagles.
Nov 7, 2025
Not ready to return
Paschal (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Washington.
ANALYSIS
Paschal's 21-day practice window to be activated from the reserve/non-football injury list opened Wednesday. He logged a trio of limited practices during Week 10 prep, but he hasn't progressed enough in his recovery to be activated off the NFI list ahead of Sunday's road contest, so Week 11 against the Eagles on Sunday, Nov. 16 is his next opportunity to make his 2025 debut. Paschal is in the final stages of his recovery from a lingering back injury from the offseason.
Nov 5, 2025
Back at practice
Paschal (back) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Paschal was designated to return from the reserve/non-football injury list this week, ultimately making his return to practice Wednesday. The team has now opened a 21-day practice window for the 25-year-old to be activated from the NFI list, and if he fails to do so, he'd remain sidelined for the rest of the year.
Nov 3, 2025
Not ready to practice
Head coach Dan Campbell said Paschal (undisclosed) is still a few weeks away from practicing, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Paschal is still recovering from the undisclosed injury that landed him on the reserve/non-football injury list back in August. Once healthy, the 25-year-old should contribute as a depth defender.
Oct 14, 2025
Remains without clear timetable
Paschal (undisclosed) remains without a clear timetable for return, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Paschal has yet to play this season and remains on the reserve/non-football injury list. It's still unclear what injury he's dealing with, but Paschal is eligible to return to practice at any moment. The 25-year-old defensive end appeared in 14 regular-season games last season, making 10 starts, and recorded 21 tackles (15 solo), including 2.0 sacks.
Aug 26, 2025
Lands on NFI list
Paschal was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Paschal will now miss at least four games, meaning his first chance to return is Week 5 versus the Bengals. It's still unclear what the 2022 second-round pick is dealing with, but the Lions are prepared to ride the wave until he returns. They signed Marcus Davenport and re-signed Al-Quadin Muhammad to serve at defensive end opposite Aidan Hutchinson. Paschal will need to earn his starting role once he returns.
Aug 21, 2025
Could return later than hoped
Head coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that Paschal's (undisclosed) return "could be a little later than we hoped" after Paschal was previously aiming to return in early September, Nolan Bianchi of the Detroit News reports.
ANALYSIS
Paschal looks unlikely to be ready for the regular-season opener against the Packers on Sept. 7. Depending on the projected length of his absence, Paschal could be a candidate to begin the season on IR or the PUP list. He's currently on the active/non-football injury list.
Jul 17, 2025
Placed on active/NFI list
Paschal (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Lions on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Despite his injury, Paschal remains eligible to practice and play in the first preseason game. The defensive end took on a starting role last season after Aidan Hutchinson broke his leg in Week 6, though he did deal with a knee injury. A second-round pick in 2022, Paschal has yet to record more than 2.0 sacks in a season, and he is entering the final year of his rookie deal.
Jan 30, 2025
Starts 10 games in third season
Paschal finished the 2024 season with 21 tackles (15 solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one fumble recovery across 14 regular-season games.
ANALYSIS
With Aidan Hutchinson suffering a broken leg in Week 6 against Dallas, Paschal took on an increased defensive role, starting all 10 games in which he appeared from that point forward. Paschal missed three contests along the way, battling an illness and knee injury. Despite the increased reps off the edge for Detroit, Paschal's sack numbers didn't see a boost, as he's recorded a total of 5.0 sacks across his first 36 career contests. It's been a somewhat disappointing start to his career after the Lions took Paschal with the No. 46 overall pick of the 2022 NFL Draft. He's set to enter the final year of his rookie deal in 2025.
Dec 12, 2024
Full practice Thursday
Paschal (knee) was a full participant at the Lions' practice Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Paschal missed the team's Week 14 win over the Packers before he opened this week as a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to a knee injury. His full practice Thursday eliminates any concern over his chances to play Sunday versus the Bills. Paschal will likely return to his starting role at defensive end against Buffalo.
Dec 11, 2024
Limited to begin Week 15 prep
Paschal (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Paschal hurt his knee Week 13 against Chicago, and he missed last Thursday's win over the Packers. However, he's trending in a better direction this week by opening with a limited practice, as he was unable to take the field at all in the lead-up to the victory over the Packers. In Paschal's absence Week 14, Patrick O'Connor logged a season-high 82 percent of the Lions' defensive snaps.
Dec 4, 2024
Sidelined for Week 14
Paschal (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Paschal didn't practice all week after suffering a knee injury in Detroit's Thanksgiving Day win over the Bears, so it's no surprise he won't be active for Week 14. The Lions could struggle rushing the passer Thursday night, with both Paschal and Aidan Hutchinson (tibia/fibula) sidelined. Patrick O'Connor and Za'Darius Smith are now expected to serve as Detroit's primary edge-rushing duo.
Dec 2, 2024
DNP on Monday's estimation
Paschal (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Despite Monday's estimated DNP, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reported that the knee injury Paschal sustained in Detroit's Week 13 win over the Bears isn't believed to be serious. The Lions are already thin at edge rusher, with Aidan Hutchinson (tibia/fibula) sidelined for the remainder of the regular-season. Paschal is likely in jeopardy of missing Detroit's divisional matchup against the Packers on Thursday night, even if he manages to upgrade to limited practice participation Tuesday or Wednesday.
Nov 29, 2024
Injury not deemed serious
The knee injury Paschal suffered in Thursday's 23-20 win over the Bears isn't believed to be serious, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
ANALYSIS
Paschal will require some rehab for the knee injury, but it isn't believed to be season-ending. The Lions will play on Thursday again in Week 14 against the Packers, and Paschal's level of practice participation leading up to that game will help determine his chances of suiting up.
Nov 28, 2024
Ruled out Thursday
Paschal (knee) won't return to Thursday's game versus the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Paschal injured his knee in the second quarter and was ruled out as the teams came out of halftime. Through 10 games this season, he's posted 19 tackles, including 2.0 sacks.
Nov 28, 2024
Hurts knee, iffy to return Thursday
Paschal suffered a knee injury in Thursday's Thanksgiving Day game against Chicago and has been deemed questionable to return.
ANALYSIS
Paschal's injury came on a Bears pass attempt in the second quarter. The defensive end was initially looked at on the sideline before heading to the locker room. Patrick O'Connor could see more defensive snaps for as long as Paschal remains off the field.
Nov 6, 2024
Past illness
Paschal (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Paschal had missed the Lions' last two games due to an illness, but Wednesday's full practice suggests he's past the issue. The third-year defensive end from Kentucky has recorded nine total tackles through six appearances this season. He's expected to start opposite recent acquisition Za'Darius Smith as part of the Lions' top edge-rushing duo in Week 10, when the team travels to Houston
Nov 1, 2024
Won't play in Week 9
Head coach Dan Campbell told reporters Friday that Paschal (illness) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Packers, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Campbell noted that Paschal is expected to return to practice next week; however, he's now in line to miss his second consecutive game with an illness. With Paschal sidelined in Week 9, the Lions' defensive end room will consist of just James Houston, Patrick O'Connor and Isaiah Thomas.
Oct 30, 2024
Logs DNP
Paschal (illness) did not practice Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Paschal missed the Lions' win over the Titans on Sunday due to illness, while also missing practice each day leading up to the game. It's worth noting he told Twentyman previously he would be ready for Week 9 against the Packers, although according to head coach Dan Campbell, the Kentucky product's status for the matchup is still to be determined.
Oct 25, 2024
Won't play in Week 8
Paschal (illness) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Paschal didn't practice throughout the week due to an illness, so it's no surprise he won't suit up Sunday. The 24-year-old defensive end then told reporters Friday that he'll return for the Lions' Week 9 matchup against the Packers, per Tim Twentyman of the team's official site. Expect Isaac Ukwu and Patrick O'Connor to see increased work with Detroit's first-team defense in Paschal's stead.
Dec 26, 2023
Looks good for Week 17
Paschal (hand) was not listed on the Lions' injury report Tuesday, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Paschal was forced out of Sunday's win at Minnesota early with a hand injury, but it doesn't look like the issue will force him to miss any extended time. He figures to resume a rotational role on Detroit's defensive line Saturday.
Dec 24, 2023
Exits game with hand injury
Paschal (hand) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Vikings.
ANALYSIS
Paschal did not record a stat before exiting Sunday's game. He's operated as the backup defensive end behind Aidan Hutchinson and John Cominsky, and in Paschal's absence, Romeo Okwara figures to fill in that role.
Oct 22, 2023
Cleared to play Sunday
Paschal (knee) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Ravens.
ANALYSIS
Paschal, a 2022 second-round pick, suffered a knee injury during the Lions' preseason opener against the Chiefs and was placed on injured reserve. He was designated to return from IR during Week 6 prep and returned to practice, but he wasn't activated until Saturday of Week 7. As a rookie, Paschal recorded 10 tackles, including two sacks, across 10 appearances.
Oct 21, 2023
Returns from IR
Paschal (knee) was activated from injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
The 2022 second-round pick out of Kentucky has a chance to appear in his first game since the Lions' Week 1 win over the Chiefs, as he's questionable for Sunday's contest after being activated to the team's active roster Saturday. Throughout his rookie year, Paschal appeared in 10 games and recorded 10 total tackles, two tackles for loss and two sacks.
Oct 20, 2023
Questionable for Sunday at Ravens
Paschal (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game at Baltimore, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Paschal was designated to return from his stint on the injured reserve list a week ago, but it's still not clear he's ready to come back going into the weekend. If he's activated for Week 7, he'll step back into a rotational role on the edge for Detroit.
Oct 13, 2023
Designated to return
Paschal (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Friday, Jenna Laine of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The 23-year-old was placed on injured reserve after Detroit's Week 1 win over Kansas City, and he was able to return to limited participation in practice Friday. His 21-day window to be activated to the Lions' active roster has opened, but he won't be able to suit up for this Sunday's game against Tampa Bay.
Sep 16, 2023
Placed on IR
Paschal (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Paschal will be forced to miss at least the next four contests while nursing a knee injury he suffered this week. The defensive end recorded three tackles while playing 17 defensive snaps in Week 1 versus the Chiefs.
Sep 15, 2023
Ruled out
Paschal (knee) has been ruled out of Sunday's game against the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Paschal missed Friday's practice with a knee injury and he's since been ruled out for Sunday's contest. The 23-year-old recorded three total tackles and one tackle for loss during Detroit's Week 1 victory over Kansas City. Paschal's role as a rotational edge rusher will most likely be filled by Levi Onwuzurike against Seattle.
Feb 4, 2023
Two sacks during rookie season
Paschal recorded 16 tackles and two sacks over 10 games in 2022.
ANALYSIS
While a sports hernia injury delayed the debut of the second-round rookie out of Kentucky, Paschal handled over 81 percent of the defensive snaps in each of his first three career games only to suffer a knee injury in Week 10. After returning in Week 13 -- one week after James Houston burst onto the scene -- Paschal only topped 28 percent of the defensive snaps once, though he did flash his upside during this time with a two-sack performance in Week 16 against the Panthers. It's not clear how the edge rotation will look in 2023, but Paschal figures to be a key piece of an improving Detroit defensive front one way or the other.
Dec 2, 2022
Slated to play Sunday
Paschal (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Paschal missed the last two games due to a knee injury and was limited at practice Wednesday and Thursday this week. However, he practiced fully Friday and will be able to return to action against Jacksonville.
Nov 23, 2022
Not playing on Thanksgiving
Paschal (knee) is listed as out for Thursday's game versus Buffalo.
ANALYSIS
Paschal will miss his second consecutive game dealing with a knee injury he presumably sustained in Week 10 at Chicago. With Charles Harris (groin) also out in Week 12, Austin Bryant should be in line to start opposite Aidan Hutchinson on Detroit's front four Thursday.
Nov 18, 2022
Won't play Sunday
Paschal (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Giants, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
ANALYSIS
Paschal was unable to practice at all during Week 11 prep due to a knee injury he presumably picked up in Week 10. Charles Harris (groin) is also out, so John Cominsky and Julian Okwara are candidates for increased roles opposite Aidan Hutchinson along Detroit's defensive line.
Oct 23, 2022
Ready for debut
Paschal (sports hernia) was activated from the PUP list Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Paschal started the season on the PUP list after undergoing surgery for a sports hernia during the offseason. The rookie should make his NFL debut Sunday against the Cowboys.
Oct 5, 2022
Designated to return from PUP list
Paschal (sports hernia) was designated to return from injured reserve and practiced Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Paschal missed the first four games of his rookie campaign after suffering a sports hernia during the offseason, but the 2022 second-round pick has returned to practice as soon as he was eligible, which is an encouraging sign for his availability. He'll have 21 days to be added to the active roster, but if he isn't, he'll revert back to the PUP list for the remainder of the campaign.
Aug 23, 2022
Moves to reserve/PUP list
The Lions placed Paschal (sports hernia) on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
Detroit's 2022 second-rounder is now forced to miss the team's first four games of the regular season as he recovers from offseason sports hernia surgery. As a senior in college, Paschal earned First-team All-SEC honors for Kentucky, totaling 53 tackles, five sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He'll have to wait until at least Week 5 against the Patriots to make his NFL debut which appears up in the air, given Paschal hasn't taken the field since the Lions hosted rookie minicamp back in May.
Aug 19, 2022
Uncertain for Week 1
Paschal (sports hernia) won't be ready for the start of the regular season, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Paschal underwent sports hernia surgery this spring to address an injury that kept him from playing in Kentucky's bowl game last year. If he is not activated from the preseason PUP list ahead of Week 1, the second-round rookie will presumably miss at least the first four games of 2022 on the regular-season PUP list.
Jul 28, 2022
Underwent sports hernia surgery
Head coach Dan Campbell revealed Wednesday that Paschal underwent sports hernia surgery this offseason and there is no timetable for the rookie to be removed from the PUP list, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
ANALYSIS
It is not clear when Paschal underwent surgery, but the second-round draft pick participated in rookie minicamp in May and was a nonparticipant in practices open to the media since then. With Romeo Okwara (Achilles) also on the mend, Paschal's continued absence opens the door for Austin Bryant to see first-team snaps behind Charles Harris and Aidan Hutchinson.
Jul 24, 2022
Lands on PUP list
Paschal (lower body) was placed on the active/PUP list Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Paschal sat out OTAs in June with the injury, although details of it's significance are unknown. Selected in the second round of the 2022 Draft, Pascal is expected to be a significant piece of the Lions' defensive line rotation, especially with Romeo Okwara (Achilles) not expected to be ready once the season begins.
Jun 8, 2022
Not practicing
Paschal (lower body) has been sitting out of practice thus far this offseason, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear what specifically Paschal is dealing with or when he might be expected to return. Coach Dan Campbell said Paschal and the team are "just trying to be smart" by holding him out, which suggests it may be precautionary more than anything. Once he returns he'll compete for reps at defensive end behind Romeo Okwara and Aidan Hutchinson.
Apr 29, 2022
Bound for Motown
The Lions selected Paschal in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, 46th overall.
ANALYSIS
Paschal (6-foot-3, 268 pounds) joins second overall pick Aidan Hutchinson as reinforcements for Detroit's defensive line. Paschal offers more defensive tackle versatility for the Lions in four-man fronts, whereas Hutchinson should mostly stay outside at the end position. Moreover, in three-man fronts, Paschal might be able to line up at end on occasion. He was a disruptive defender at Kentucky, and he showed NFL-level athleticism at the combine by logging a 4.77-second 40-yard dash, 38-inch vertical jump and 123-inch broad jump.
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