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Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown Injured; Williams Steps Up

11/28/2025

Summary

Story summary

Amon-Ra St. Brown, wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, sustained an ankle injury in the first quarter of the Thanksgiving game against the Green Bay Packers.
He was injured while blocking for a running play and was later ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Coach Dan Campbell stated that St. Brown's injury is not expected to be long-term, potentially sidelining him for one to two weeks.
In St. Brown's absence, Jameson Williams recorded a career-high seven receptions for 144 yards and a touchdown, but the Lions lost the game 31-24.

History

Historical Context

The NFL established the injured reserve list in 1970 to help teams manage player injuries, a significant shift in roster management. This system became crucial for teams like the Detroit Lions, especially during high-stakes games, such as Amon-Ra St. Brown's injury in 2022. The injured reserve list has since influenced player recovery protocols and strategies in professional football.

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Story summary

Amon-Ra St. Brown, wide receiver for the Detroit Lions, sustained an ankle injury in the first quarter of the Thanksgiving game against the Green Bay Packers.
He was injured while blocking for a running play and was later ruled out for the remainder of the game.
Coach Dan Campbell stated that St. Brown's injury is not expected to be long-term, potentially sidelining him for one to two weeks.
In St. Brown's absence, Jameson Williams recorded a career-high seven receptions for 144 yards and a touchdown, but the Lions lost the game 31-24.

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