Detroit Lions injury updates on Tyleik Williams, Rock Ya-Sin

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Detroit Lions injury updates on Tyleik Williams, Rock Ya-Sin

Tyleik Williams injury update: Lions DT 'ready to go' vs. Cardinals — Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard talks to defensive tackle Tyleik Williams (91) at warmup ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press · Detroit Free Press

Wed, Oct 7, 2026 ·

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Tyleik Williams did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 7, because of a leg injury that Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said this week has him "touch and go" for the Lions ' game against the Arizona Cardinals .

Williams, the Lions' first-round pick out of Ohio State last season, has not missed a game in his career. He injured his leg in last week's loss to the Carolina Panthers.

The Lions (2-2) have used a three-player rotation at defensive tackle through the first four weeks, with Williams and Alim McNeill starting and Skyler Gill-Howard playing as the primary backup.

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If Williams can't play Sunday, Oct. 11, Levi Onwuzurike and Tyler Lacy could see more time inside and the Lions could elevate nose tackle Chris Smith from the practice squad.

Cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (hamstring) and guard Ben Bartch (foot) also did not practice Wednesday.

Campbell said in his pre-practice news conference that rookie cornerback Keith Abney and veteran safety Jalen Mills could see more time as the Lions juggle their defensive personnel this week.

Detroit Lions defensive lineman Skyler Gill-Howard (50) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates (39) warms up ahead of the game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)

Detroit Lions edge rusher Derrick Moore (8) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta (87) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Blake Miller (76) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff (16) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard signs autographs for fans ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)

Detroit Lions offensive lineman Christian Mahogany (73) warms up ahead of the game between Detroit Lions and Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.
(Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)

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The Lions rank last in the NFL in total and passing defense and 31st in points allowed.

Mills played four snaps last week as a practice squad elevation.

"I can see both those guys taking on a bigger role," Campbell said.

Dave Birkett covers the Lions for the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at dbirkett@freepress.com . Follow him on Bluesky , X and Instagram at @davebirkett.

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