Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) waves at fans as he walks off the field after 24-17 win over Pittsburgh Steelers at a preseason game at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

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Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Chargers Injury Report Ahead of 2025 Hall of Fame Game

Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Chargers: Full Hall of Fame Game Injury Report

Detroit Lions quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) waves at fans as he walks off the field after 24-17 win over Pittsburgh Steelers at a preseason game at Ford Field in Detroit on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

In the lead-up to their preseason opener on Thursday, July 31 in Canton, Ohio, the Detroit Lions vs. Los Angeles Chargers Hall of Fame Game carries more weight than a typical exhibition. While most starters rest, both teams have released their injury reports, giving fans a glimpse at which key backups and rookies are sidelined or sidelined-to-watch. Below is a breakdown of the injury news and status updates heading into the matchup.

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Lions vs. Chargers: Who’s Out?

Lions takes the bigger hit on paper, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Defensive tackles Alim McNeill and Mekhi Wingo, along with edge rusher Levi Onwuzurike, have all been ruled out. Linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez and cornerback Khalil Dorsey remain on the PUP list, and offensive tackle Taylor Decker is still sidelined with an undisclosed issue.

Rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold is questionable after exiting practice early with a hamstring concern, while safety-turned-running back Sione Vaki is slowly easing back into drills after a leg injury.

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For the Chargers, head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed that running back Najee Harris, sidelined since early July with an eye injury, has no set timetable for return. Rookie wide receiver Ladd McConkey and former first-rounder Jalen Reagor are both dealing with minor issues and are listed as questionable. Linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips will miss the game as well, while cornerbacks Cam Hart and Ja’Sir Taylor remain under watch.

With most starters expected to rest, including quarterback Justin Herbert, this game shifts the spotlight toward the backups, rookies, and special teams players who are trying to make a case for themselves. For Detroit, the defensive front and secondary rotations will be especially scrutinized, while Los Angeles will be eager to test its receiving depth and backfield options.

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— Los Angeles Chargers (@chargers) July 31, 2025

Complete Injury Report Ahead of the 2025 Hall of Fame Game

Detroit Lions
Player	Position	Status
Terrion Arnold	Cornerback	Questionable	Left practice early with hamstring issue
Sione Vaki	Running Back	Questionable	Back in limited drills after leg injury
Alim McNeill	Defensive Tackle	Out	Expected to miss first few months (knee)
Levi Onwuzurike	Defensive End	Out	Out for season after ACL surgery
Mekhi Wingo	Defensive Tackle	Out	On active/PUP list (knee)
Malcolm Rodriguez	Linebacker	Out	On active/PUP list (knee)
Miles Frazier	Offensive Guard	Out	On active/PUP list (undisclosed)
Khalil Dorsey	Cornerback	Out	On active/PUP list (undisclosed)
Taylor Decker	Offensive Tackle	Out	On active/PUP list (undisclosed)
Josh Paschal	Defensive End	Out	On non-football injury list
Nate Lynn	Defensive End	Questionable	Status unclear from February update
Los Angeles Chargers
Player	Position	Status
Najee Harris	Running Back	Out	No timetable for return (eye injury)
Ladd McConkey	Wide Receiver	Questionable	Missed practice Tuesday (undisclosed)
Jalen Reagor	Wide Receiver	Questionable	Out with lower-body issue
Del’Shawn Phillips	Linebacker	Out	On active/PUP list (undisclosed)
Cam Hart	Cornerback	Questionable	Day-to-day (not practicing)
Ja’Sir Taylor	Cornerback	Questionable	Status unclear from February listing

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I’m an academic turned sports writer from Raipur, India, specializing in the NFL, MMA, and tennis at The Playoffs. I previously wrote for Sportskeeda and hold a B.A. and M.A. in History. My journey into sports media began far from the field, rooted in the arts and sciences. Funny enough, I didn’t grow up a sports fan; I used to see it all as just noise. But a fateful writing job introduced me to the world of sports, and what began as a gig quickly became a passion. I understood those voices aren’t noise; they’re emotions of true sports fans, and now I am one of them, writing with the same energy I once questioned.