Thomas Harper - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Ruled out with concussion Harper (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.

Impact Harper upgraded to a limited participant in Thursday's practice but will be unable to make the jump to full participation and clear the league's concussion in time for Sunday's divisional showdown. With Jalen Mills likely set to start at free safety for the Lions in Sunday's contest, Harper ends the season with 37 tackles (26 solo) and five passes defensed for one interception through 12 games.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Thursday Harper (concussion) was a limited participant at practice Thursday.

Impact Harper was able to make his return to practice for the first time since suffering a concussion Christmas Day against the Vikings. The safety will still have to clear concussion protocol in order to play Sunday against the Bears, but his participation Thursday was a step in the right direction.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Wednesday Harper (concussion) didn't participate in practice Wednesday.

Impact Harper was diagnosed with a concussion during last Thursday's Christmas Day game against the Vikings. He'll need to clear the NFL's five-step concussion protocol to have a chance of suiting up Sunday versus Chicago. If Harper can't play, Jalen Mills could absorb most of his defensive snaps.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions' Dan Campbell wants his team 'locked in' as Detroit tries to avoid going from first to worst

After soaring to the NFC’s top playoff seed last season, the Detroit Lions won’t be returning to the postseason this year, and they could end up at the bottom of the NFC North

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Vikings eliminate Lions with defense-dominating 23-10 victory, racking up 6 turnovers and 5 sacks

Jordan Addison took a jet sweep handoff 65 yards for the game-sealing touchdown with 3:43 left after the Minnesota Vikings forced six turnovers and eliminated the Detroit Lions fro...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Suffers concussion Thursday Harper (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's contest against the Vikings.

Impact Harper suffered a head injury in the second half, and he has now been diagnosed with a concussion. In his absence, Jalen Mills and Daniel Thomas will continue to operate in elevated roles in Detroit's secondary.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Evaluated for possible concussion Harper (head) is being evaluated for a concussion during Thursday's matchup against the Vikings.

Impact Harper won't be able to return to action Thursday if he's officially placed in the NFL's concussion protocol. Jalen Mills and Daniel Thomas will both be candidates to handle expanded roles on defense if Harper is not cleared to retake the field Christmas Day.

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Harper (concussion) doesn't carry an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Impact Harper was a full participant in practice this week and has officially cleared concussion protocol. The free safety has been cleansed of an injury designation just in time to take up the mantle of starting free safety from an injured Kerby Joseph (knee). Harper's last starting opportunity was in Week 13 against the Packers, where he totalled four tackles (one solo) through 58 defensive snaps.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Full practice Wednesday Harper (concussion) was a Richard Silva of The Detroit News in Wednesday's practice.

Impact It's unclear if Harper remains in the league's concussion protocol, but it appears he has a good chance to suit up Sunday against the Steelers after missing last Sunday's loss to the Rams. With Brian Branch (Achilles) out and Kerby Joseph dealing with a knee injury, Harper could be in line for heavy snaps on defense against Pittsburgh.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thomas Harper's Injury Setback Puts Lions in Tough Bind vs. Rams The Detroit Lions are entering the final stretch of the regular season and don't have much wiggle room as they fight for a playoff spot. The...

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Won't play Week 15 Harper (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Rams.

Impact Harper sustained a concussion during the Week 14 win over the Cowboys on Thursday Night Football. The 25-year-old was limited throughout this week of practice and deemed questionable on Friday, but he'll ultimately miss at least one more game with this issue. With fellow safeties Brian Branch (Achilles) and Kerby Joseph (knee) both ruled out as well, veterans Daniel Thomas, Avonte Maddox and Jalen Mills will all likely take on bigger roles versus LA.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Sunday Harper (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Rams, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Harper was a limited participant in all three practices heading into Week 15. The 25-year-old suffered a concussion in the Lions' Week 14 win over Dallas and will need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol before having a chance to play Sunday against the Rams.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stafford's Rams host Goff's Lions in another high-stakes meeting nearly 5 years after win-win trade

The Los Angeles Rams are hosting the Detroit Lions this weekend in the teams' fourth meeting since the blockbuster trade in early 2021 in which they swapped quarterbacks

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs limited session Wednesday Harper (concussion) logged a limited practice Wednesday.

Impact Harper suffered a concussion in Detroit's Week 14 win over Dallas, so it's no surprise that he was limited to begin the week. He'll have to work through concussion protocol before being cleared to play Sunday against the Rams, which will likely require at least one full practice session.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lions catch breath before making playoff push with games against Rams, Steelers, Vikings and Bears

The Detroit Lions are getting a brief break

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Lions standout safety Brian Branch tore his Achilles tendon against the Cowboys, AP source says

Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Done for night Harper (concussion) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's matchup with the Cowboys, Greg Auman of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Harper sustained a concussion in the first quarter, and he will now be forced to sit out the remainder of the night. Daniel Thomas will continue to operate in a more significant role at safety in Harper's absence versus Dallas.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with head injury Harper (head) is being evaluated for a concussion in Thursday's contest against the Cowboys.

Impact Harper took a blow to the head while tackling George Pickens in the first quarter, ultimately heading directly to the locker room afterwards. The safety's status for the rest of the game is now up in the air, and in his absence, Daniel Thomas stands to step into a more prominent role in Detroit's secondary.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Latest Kerby Joseph Update Creates Another Opportunity for Thomas Harper vs. Packers The Detroit Lions have one their biggest games of the year coming on Thursday when they host the Green Bay Packers for a Thanksgiving battle...

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • DETROITJOCKCITY.COM

Picks off Winston in Week 12 Harper tallied six total tackles (five solo) and two passes defensed, including one interception, in Sunday's 34-27 overtime win over the Giants.

Impact The second-year pro from Notre Dame made an impact while starting in place of the injured Kerby Joseph (knee) in Week 12, picking off Jameis Winston in the fourth quarter. Harper has now started five games in a row for the Lions, recording 22 total tackles and three passes defensed, including an interception, during that span. He could remain the starter at free safety if Joseph is unable to return for the Week 13 matchup against the Packers on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twentyman in the Huddle: Lions-Giants Week 12 preview On this episode of the Twentyman in the Huddle podcast presented by Copilot+ PC, Tim Twentyman is joined by Will Burchfield, Thomas Harper a...

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • DETROITLIONS.COM

Lions vs Giants Week 12 preview | Twentyman in the Huddle

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • YOUTUBE

The NFL could see another worst to first turnaround this season

The NFL can see another worst to first turnaround this season

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Brian Branch's Best Replacement Just Made Big Play on SNF It's Thomas Harper's time to shine in Brian Branch's absence.

OCTOBER 14, 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

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