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Mekhi Wingo Looking at Possible Lions Promotion by End of Offseason Detroit Lions defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo's offseason outlook is already rising after a forgettable 2025 campaign.

13 HOURS AGO • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Mekhi Wingo's Lions Tenure is Officially a Lost Cause The NFL has famously been characterized as standing for "Not For Long" as the average career span lasts only around 3.3 years. Given the phy...

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Lions put DE Marcus Davenport on injured reserve before matchup with Baltimore

The Detroit Lions put defensive end Marcus Davenport on injured reserve prior to their game at Baltimore

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Injured Lions starters Taylor Decker, Jack Campbell will play vs Ravens Running back Craig Reynolds and defensive tackle Mekhi Wingo are among the Lions' inactives, but a lot of starters are good to go.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Lions-Packers inactives: Micah Parsons playing, Mekhi Wingo out for Lions Mekhi Wingo, a sixth-round pick out of LSU in 2024, is one of 3 DL inactive for the Lions opener along with Chris Smith, Tyrus Wheat

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • FREEP.COM

Activated off PUP The Lions activated Wingo (knee) off the active/PUP list Tuesday, Richard Silva of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Wingo is healthy again after having recovered from a knee injury suffered last November. The 22-year-old has been on the PUP list since July but will look to earn a spot on the team's final roster as a backup defensive tackle.

AUGUST 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on active/PUP list Wingo (knee) was placed on the active/PUP list by the Lions on Thursday.

Impact The defensive tackle suffered a season-ending knee injury on Thanksgiving Day last year in a win over the Bears. Wingo can technically return in time for the Lions' preseason opener this year against the Chargers on July 31, though that remains a question after he underwent surgery. In 11 games as a rookie, the 2024 sixth rounder played on 162 defensive snaps and 44 special-teams snaps, finishing with nine tackles (one solo).

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Lions Need Mekhi Wingo to Emerge in 2025 Why Detroit Lions Mekhi Wingo must improve in 2025.

JUNE 21, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Lions get Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams with 28th pick in NFL draft

The Detroit Lions have selected defensive tackle Tyleik Williams of Ohio State with the 28th pick in the NFL draft

APRIL 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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MARCH 26, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

How Mekhi Wingo could help Detroit Lions' DL in 2025: 'He's going to be special' Mekhi Wingo had 5 QB pressures as a rotational defensive tackle before tearing his meniscus last November

MARCH 25, 2025 • FREEP.COM

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 2, 2024 • DETROITLIONS.COM

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Lions put DE Marcus Davenport on injured reserve before matchup with Baltimore

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