Big news for Detroit Lions fans: It seems a key player is on the road to recovery! Christian Mahogany, the Lions' starting left guard, might be returning to practice sooner than anticipated. After suffering a broken leg back in Week 9 against the Minnesota Vikings, Mahogany's comeback is now a hot topic.
Coach Dan Campbell shared some promising updates on Monday, stating that the team is aiming to integrate Mahogany back into practice this week. "We’ll probably try to get him some work this week," Campbell mentioned. "I don’t know—a lot of it’s going to be what does he look like this week? And, honestly, I don’t expect a lot right now this week. But I do think he’s starting to feel good enough to work him into practice."
Here's how it works: Since Mahogany is currently on injured reserve, the Lions will start evaluating his progress as soon as practice begins this week. They have a 21-day window to assess his performance and decide whether to activate him to the active roster or keep him sidelined. The team can activate him at any point during those 21 days. However, based on Campbell's comments, it seems unlikely that Mahogany will be ready to play in this week's game against the Los Angeles Rams.
So, who will step up in his absence? The Lions will likely rely on their depth players. Veteran Kayode Awosika is the most probable candidate, but he missed last week due to a foot injury. Behind him, Trystan Colon and rookie Miles Frazier are ready to fill the gap. These two shared time at left guard in the recent game against the Cowboys, and Coach Campbell praised their performance.
But here's where it gets controversial... When asked if Frazier had earned another start, Campbell was cautious. "That’s hard to say. I can’t say that," he admitted. He also noted the importance of the reps Frazier is getting, highlighting the difference between practice and real game situations. He pointed out that Frazier has only had about three weeks of practice and perhaps 100 reps, which is a limited amount of experience.
The big question: Who will be the starting left guard on Sunday? Will Awosika be healthy enough to reclaim the position? Will Frazier continue to get playing time? Or will Mahogany make a surprising comeback? The answers will unfold as the week progresses. What are your thoughts on the situation? Do you think the Lions have enough depth to cover for Mahogany? Share your opinions in the comments below!
