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Josh Paschal's Lions Fate Couldn't Be Clearer After Sunday's Update It isn't a secret that the Detroit Lions' defensive line and pass rush, specifically, has been an area of concern throughout the last weeks...

DECEMBER 1 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

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...

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Staying on NFI list Paschal (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Green Bay.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Full go at walkthrough Paschal (back) was considered a full participant at the Lions' walkthrough Monday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited in practice Paschal (back) logged a limited practice Thursday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited Paschal (back) was limited during Wednesday's walkthrough practice.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Week 11 Paschal (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Eagles.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Paschal (back) was a limited participant in Detroit's practice Wednesday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Not ready to return Paschal (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Washington.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Paschal (back) was a limited participant at practice Wednesday.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Remains without clear timetable Paschal (undisclosed) remains without a clear timetable for return, Justin Rogers of Detroit Football Network reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on NFI list Paschal was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list Tuesday.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

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,...

Impact 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.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Campbell has negative injury update for Detroit Lions veteran pass rusher | Sporting News The Detroit Lions can't afford to get anymore bad injury news on edge rushers given the current state at the position. However, head coach D...

AUGUST 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lions' Dan Campbell announces injury updates on Taylor Decker, Josh Paschal | Sporting News Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell gave multiple injury updates on Sunday, including for offensive tackle Taylor Decker and defensive end...

JULY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Placed on active/NFI list Paschal (undisclosed) was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Lions on Thursday.

Impact 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.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Thursday Paschal (knee) was a full participant at the Lions' practice Thursday.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to begin Week 15 prep Paschal (knee) was limited in Wednesday's practice.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lions injury updates on Alim McNeill, D.J. Reader, Levi Onwuzurike, Josh Paschal | Sporting News Ahead of the Detroit Lions' first practice of the week, head coach Dan Campbell provided injury updates on defensive linemen Alim McNeill, D...

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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