Lions vs Saints: Injury Report Ahead | NFL News

0:00It's September 7th. I'm Cory with the story, and this is NFL News today. Football News powered by AI. Alright, so the Detroit Lions are gearing up for the 2026 season, and their week one opponent, the New Orleans Saints, is already looking. A little shorthanded, the Saints are dealing with a bunch of injuries heading into that opener, which is set for September 13th. The Saints have a few guys officially out, including Limebacker Jalen Ford, receiver Jordan Tyson and safety Lorenzo Styles. While they're expected to return later in the season, they won't be on the feel for that first game against Detroit. Losing Tyson, who was a high draft pick, is a pretty significant blow for them. On top of those guys, veteran players like Alvin Camarra and Cameron Jordan are also nursing injuries that could keep them sidelined for the season, opener. So, the Saints are definitely facing some challenges right out of the gate. Now, the Lions aren't exactly a full strength either. They've got some concerns in their secondary, with safety's Brian Branch and Kirby Joseph,

1:03both on the physically unable to perform list. That means they'll be out for at least the first four games of the season. Branch is recovering from a torn Achilles, and Joseph had a knee injury. The team's general manager is hopeful, though both be back on the field eventually, but there's no concrete timeline for their return just yet.