Detroit Lions 2026 IR PUP NFI Tracker
The up-to-date summary of the Lions IR/PUP/NFI lists for 2026…
Injured Reserve - eligible to return
pending
Eligible return dates:
IR returns:
Return-to-play day after window opened:
Injured Reserve - NOT eligible to return (key players listed)
Kendrick Law, WR (ACL - June 2, 2026): Should be ready for 2027 OTA.
IR rules: There is no limit to the number of players that can be placed on IR. Not eligible to return if placed on IR before final roster cutdown. Must stay on IR for minimum 4 games. Only 8 “designated-to-returns” allowed during regular season, plus bonus 2 if team makes playoffs.
PUP (physically unable to perform) / NFI (non football injury)
pending
PUP rules: Must be placed on list at start of camp. Can be removed from list at any time during camp, but can’t go back on the list. At final cutdown, can be placed on reserve/PUP and thus must miss at least the first 4 games. NFI rules are the same.
See what the final 2025 season IR/PUP/NFI tracker looked like…
Detroit Lions 2025 IR/PUP/NFI final summary
Another year, another slew of injuries. During the 2025 season, I tracked the IR/PUP/NFI lists throughout the year. Here is the final data. Enjoy it, you masochist…