Injuries are an inescapable aspect of football, particularly at the professional level in the NFL. As Week 14 unfolds, both distressing returns and uncertainties persist regarding player statuses.

Quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy (concussion), Jayden Daniels (left elbow), and Deshaun Watson (Achilles) returned to practice on Wednesday, providing a much-needed boost for their respective teams.

The Detroit Lions face significant challenges ahead of their critical “Thursday Night Football” encounter against the Dallas Cowboys, as they reckon with injuries affecting four offensive linemen and All-Pro wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), who remains questionable to play.

Injury Updates

Dallas Cowboys: LT Tyler Guyton (ankle), CB Trevon Diggs (knee) OUT; DE Jadeveon Clowney (hamstring), S Malik Hooker (back) QUESTIONABLE.

Detroit Lions: S Kerby Joseph (knee), WR Kalif Raymond (ankle), TE Brock Wright (neck), TE Shane Zylstra (knee) OUT; LG Kayode Awosika (foot), S Brian Branch (toe/ankle), LT Taylor Decker (shoulder/rest), C Graham Glasgow (knee), RT Penei Sewell (shoulder), WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (ankle), RB Sione Vaki (thumb) QUESTIONABLE.

The latest from around the league regarding player health ensures teams must navigate these challenges as the postseason approaches.