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Placed on injured reserve The Lions placed Wingo (knee) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Wingo will undergo season-ending surgery after injuring his knee during the Lions' Thanksgiving Day win over the Bears. The rookie sixth-round pick will end the regular season with nine tackles (one solo) across 11 games.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season Wingo is slated for season-ending knee surgery, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Wingo hurt his knee on Thanksgiving Day in a victory over the Bears, and the injury will put an end to his rookie campaign. The defensive tackle will end his first NFL season with nine tackles (one solo) over 11 games. Brodric Martin may become part of the Lions' defensive rotation in Mingo's stead.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up knee injury Thursday Wingo sustained a knee injury during Sunday's win against the Bears.

Impact Before sitting out Week 9 due to an ankle injury, Wingo was a regular part of the Lions' rotation at defensive tackle, but he mostly has fallen off since returning Week 10, recording two tackles over the last three contests. He may have been pressed into action after Levi Onwuzurike was ruled out with a hamstring issue, but Wingo now is dealing with a health concern himself.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Past ankle issue Wingo (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Wingo was sidelined for the Lions' Week 9 win over the Packers due to an ankle issue, but Wednesday's full practice suggests he's moved past the issue. Now that the rookie from LSU has returned to full health, he's expected to serve as one of the Lions' top rotational defensive tackles in Week 10, when the team travels to Houston.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed out for Week 9 Wingo (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus Green Bay.

Impact Wingo popped up on the injury report Thursday due to an ankle issue and didn't practice at all Friday. He was doubtful to play entering the weekend and has now been ruled out against the Packers. With Wingo set to sit out Sunday, the Lions signed defensive lineman Chris Smith to the active roster Saturday.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 2 • DETROITLIONS.COM