The Lions have just under 20 players on injured reserve, including starters like defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, defensive tackle Alim McNeill and cornerback Carlton Davis III. Detroit is starting to get some players back like Ifeatu Melifonwu and linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin, plus linebacker Alex Anzalone is nearing a return.

Detroit Lions right tackle Penei Sewell exited to the locker room early before halftime of the Week 17 game against the San Francisco 49ers with an injury. After the game, head coach Dan Campbell revealed Sewell is dealing with a thumb issue.

Detroit Lions' Penei Sewell missed his first snap of the season Monday when he went to have a thumb injury checked just before halftime

Sewell missed one snap before the end of the first half. But Campbell didn't sound concerned when asked after the game.

Detroit Lions fans can breath a sigh of relief after Penei Sewell missed just one play on Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 17. The Lions' most valuable offensive player outside of Jared Goff exited the game for the final play of the first half and went to the locker room early,