# Lions injury report: Reed added, Izien trending up for Week 2

> Detroit's secondary gets a boost as Christian Izien nears return, but cornerback D.J. Reed and tackle Blake Miller pop up with new injuries.
- Title: Lions injury report: Reed added, Izien trending up for Week 2
- Summary: Detroit's secondary gets a boost as Christian Izien nears return, but cornerback D.J. Reed and tackle Blake Miller pop up with new injuries. Christian Izien…
- Keywords: detroit lions, buffalo bills, christian izien, dj reed, blake miller, dan campbell, injury report, week 2, nfl, cornerback, right tackle, larry borom
- Source: Detroit Lions On SI — https://si.com/nfl/lions/onsi/detroit-lions-week-two-tuesday-estimated-injury-report-cornerback-added
- Published: 2026-09-15T20:48:11+00:00
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- Topics: detroit lions, buffalo bills, christian izien, dj reed, blake miller, dan campbell, injury report, week 2, nfl, cornerback, right tackle, larry borom
## Lions prep for Bills matchup
Detroit resumed practice at Allen Park Performance Center ahead of their Week 2 game against Buffalo.
## Izien trending toward return
Defensive back Christian Izien is moving in the right direction to play Sunday after missing Week 1.

> He's looked pretty good through the weekend. I'd say he's trending the right away. Not totally there yet, but I think there's a good chance.
## Reed pops up with foot injury
Veteran cornerback D.J. Reed appeared on the injury report Tuesday with a foot issue. He was limited in practice.
## Miller dealing with knee problem
Rookie right tackle Blake Miller showed up on the injury report with a knee injury sustained during the Saints game.
## Miller felt it after the game
The first-round pick noticed the knee became bothersome after Sunday's game. He arrived early Monday and was feeling better.

> I'm doing everything everything I humanly can to get my body the best it can feel.
## Short week complicates recovery
Detroit will re-evaluate Miller over the next couple days to determine his availability for Thursday's game.

> It's a short week, and it's really about how fast can we, some of this is the recovery. What does he look like tomorrow?
## Borom ready to step in
Larry Borom would likely start at right tackle if Miller can't go. The veteran battled Miller throughout training camp.
## Full Tuesday injury report
Blake Miller (knee) and Christian Mahogany (hip) didn't practice. D.J. Reed (foot) and Juice Scruggs (knee) were limited. Christian Izien (groin) practiced fully.
## Key takeaway

Christian Izien is likely to play against Buffalo while Blake Miller's knee injury creates uncertainty at right tackle on a short week.