Swift (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Swift still hasn't practiced since suffering an AC joint injury and now will miss a third straight game. With Jamaal Williams (illness) still on the reserve/COVID-19 list as of Friday afternoon, the Lions again may be left with Craig Reynolds, Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson as backfield options.

Swift (shoulder) isn't participating in Thursday's practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Swift hasn't gotten back on the field in any capacity since suffering an AC joint sprain of his shoulder in the Lions' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Bears, so at this stage, he looks to be trending toward a third consecutive missed game this weekend against Arizona. Before deciding on Swift's status one way or the other, the Lions will see if he's able to fit in any activity during the team's final practice of the week Friday. With Jamaal Williams (illness) still stuck on the reserve/COVID-19 list, Craig Reynolds, Jermar Jefferson and Godwin Igwebuike are left as the Lions' healthy options at running back.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he doesn't expect Swift (shoulder) to practice Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Tight end T.J. Hockenson (hand) is also expected to sit out Wednesday, with Campbell noting that the two injured skill-position players will "move around" in the Lions' first Week 15 practice session. With that in mind, Swift's status for Sunday's game against the Cardinals is to be determined, while fellow running back Jamaal Williams currently resides on reserve/COVID-19 list for the time being. Craig Reynolds, Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson are left as the healthy backs on the 53-man roster.

Coach Dan Campbell said Monday he's "hopeful" Swift (shoulder) will be available for Sunday's matchup against Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Swift said that both Swift and T.J. Hockenson (hand) are "feeling better" Monday. The young running back and tight end are Detroit's biggest offensive weapons, so it would provide a notable boost for Jared Goff to get both back on the field against Arizona's dangerous defense. Meanwhile, Jamaal Williams (illness) remains on the COVID-19 list Tuesday.

Swift (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Denver, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Swift officially missing back-to-back games and Jamaal Williams landing on the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday, it appears the Lions will deploy Jermar Jefferson and Godwin Igwebuike in their backfield this Sunday. Swift's next chance to play will be Sunday, Dec. 19 when the Lions host NFC frontrunner Arizona.

Coach Dan Campbell said Swift (shoulder) is "unlikely" to play Sunday against the Broncos, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Swift was unable to practice Wednesday and Thursday as he continues to manage a sprained AC joint in his shoulder, and it appears he'll be sidelined for his second straight game Sunday. If the 2020 second-round pick is unavailable, Jamaal Williams is poised for another start in the backfield, with Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson (illness) set to serve as the secondary options.

Swift (shoulder) didn't practice Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

With no practice reps to speak of so far this week due to an AC joint sprain, Swift seems destined for a second consecutive absence as the Lions prepare for Sunday's contest at Denver. Jermar Jefferson (illness) joined Swift on the sideline Thursday, leaving Jamaal Williams and Godwin Igwebuike as Detroit's healthy running backs on the active roster. Friday's injury report may clear up the state of his backfield heading into the weekend.

Swift (shoulder) didn't take part in Wednesday's walkthrough.

EDGE Analysis

This comes as no surprise after coach Dan Campbell gave a non-update on Swift earlier Wednesday, telling Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com that the running is "improving" but otherwise doesn't have a timeline for a return. With one absence under Swift's belt and potentially another to come Sunday in Denver, the Lions again may be forced to rely on Jamaal Williams, Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson out of the backfield Week 14.

Coach Dan Campbell said Wednesday that Swift is "improving" through his AC joint sprain, but he wouldn't provide an update on his potential to return, Eric Woodyard of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lions held a walkthrough session to kick off Week 14 prep, but it seems as if Swift wasn't out there with his backfield mates. The second-year running back already has missed one game as a result of the injury, and there's a chance he's poised for another Sunday at Denver if he can't get back on the practice field by Friday. At the moment, Jamaal Williams, Godwin Igwebuike and Jermar Jefferson are the healthy backs on Detroit's active roster.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed Swift (shoulder) won't play Sunday against the Vikings, Benjamin Raven of MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Campbell doesn't expect the Lions to shut Swift down for the season, saying the running back "may be a week away" from returning. Reports from earlier in the week suggested Swift could miss multiple games with an AC joint injury, but the Lions are hoping it'll be just be a two-week absence in a worst-case scenario. Jamaal Williams is expected to draw the Week 13 start and handle most of the backfield snaps and touches, with Jermar Jefferson and Godwin Igwebuike working in reserve. After that, the Lions head to Denver in Week 14 and host the Cardinals in Week 15.