Detroit Lions’ Trevor Nowaske ruled out against Bills

THE Detroit Lions appear to be in good shape on the injury front heading into a game that many experts consider a potential Super Bowl preview.

After missing last week’s game, offensive tackle Taylor Decker and defensive linemen DJ Reader, Levi Onwuzurike and Josh Paschal appear on track to play in Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. All four, plus Alim McNeill after clearing the concussion protocol, are no longer on the injury report.

The Lions ruled linebacker Trevor Nowaske out of Sunday’s game. Dan Campbell said the linebacker would not be able to clear the concussion protocol in time to play. Nowaske was not listed on the injury report Wednesday, but was not a participant Thursday.

“No, I don’t see Nowaske playing this week. It got to us,” Campbell said. “It’s something he didn’t feel good about and so he’s in the protocol and he’ll be fine.”

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Nowaske has seen an increase in snaps over the course of the season as he has been a valuable member of the rotation. Detroit used as a linebacker. With Alex Anzalone, Derrick Barnes and Malcolm Rodriguez all injured, the Lions’ linebacker corps has taken a hit this season.

The Saginaw Valley sophomore product recorded 17 total tackles with 11 solos. He also has two sacks and an interception against Tennessee.

With Nowaske sidelined, the Lions could look to get more snaps for new additions Kwon Alexander and Jamal Adams, as well as Ezekiel Turner alongside starter Jack Campbell.

Lions injury report, Week 15, Friday

Trevor Nowaske — OUT (Concussion)