The Lions placed Wingo (knee) on injured reserve Saturday. Wingo will undergo season-ending surgery after injuring his knee during the Lions' Thanksgiving Day win over the Bears. The rookie sixth-round pick will end the regular season with nine tackles (one solo) across 11 games.
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Status
IR - Knee - Not Specified Expected Return: 2025-02-10Latest Mekhi Wingo news
Team
Detroit Lions
Birthdate
4/17/2003 (21)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
6'0", 288 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 6; Pk (DET)
Birthplace
St. Louis, MO, USA
Position
DL
College
LSU
Career History
Detroit Lions
2024-Present
(1 season)
The Lions placed Wingo (knee) on injured reserve Saturday. Wingo will undergo season-ending surgery after injuring his knee during the Lions' Thanksgiving Day win over the Bears. The rookie sixth-round pick will end the regular season with nine tackles (one solo) across 11 games.
Wingo is slated for season-ending knee surgery, Nolan Bianchi of The Detroit News reports. Wingo hurt his knee on Thanksgiving Day in a victory over the Bears, and the injury will put an end to his rookie campaign. The defensive tackle will end his first NFL season with nine tackles (one solo) over 11 games. Brodric Martin may become part of the Lions' defensive rotation in Mingo's stead.
Wingo sustained a knee injury during Sunday's win against the Bears. Before sitting out Week 9 due to an ankle injury, Wingo was a regular part of the Lions' rotation at defensive tackle, but he mostly has fallen off since returning Week 10, recording two tackles over the last three contests. He may have been pressed into action after Levi Onwuzurike was ruled out with a hamstring issue, but Wingo now is dealing with a health concern himself.
Wingo (ankle) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Wingo was sidelined for the Lions' Week 9 win over the Packers due to an ankle issue, but Wednesday's full practice suggests he's moved past the issue. Now that the rookie from LSU has returned to full health, he's expected to serve as one of the Lions' top rotational defensive tackles in Week 10, when the team travels to Houston.
Wingo (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus Green Bay. Wingo popped up on the injury report Thursday due to an ankle issue and didn't practice at all Friday. He was doubtful to play entering the weekend and has now been ruled out against the Packers. With Wingo set to sit out Sunday, the Lions signed defensive lineman Chris Smith to the active roster Saturday.