Joe Dahl
DET (8)
Mon 3/15/21 4:06 PM

Dahl (back) was released Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The Lions are parting ways with the 2016 fifth-round pick just as the league-wide free agency window opens up. Dahl's release suggests he's no longer bothered by the back injury that kept him out of last year's season finale.

Joe Dahl
DET (8)
Fri 1/1/21 7:38 PM

Dahl (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Vikings.
EDGE Analysis
Dahl injured his back in the Week 16 loss to the Buccaneers, and he'll be unable to return for the season finale. The fifth-year lineman made four starts this season. Dahl has one year left on his contract.

Joe Dahl
DET (8)
Sat 12/26/20 4:14 PM

Dahl (back) has been ruled out for the remainder of Saturday's game against the Buccaneers.
EDGE Analysis
Detroit couldn't contain Tampa Bay's front seven when attempting to drop back to pass, as Chase Daniel and David Blough absorbed a combined four sacks after Matthew Stafford exited in the first quarter with an ankle injury. Dahl had already missed six games this season entering Week 16, and the injury woes continue as Detroit moves into its season finale against the Vikings.

Joe Dahl
DET (8)
Sun 11/15/20 12:01 PM

Dahl (back) is active heading into Sunday's matchup against Washington.
EDGE Analysis
Dahl dealt with a groin injury throughout the latter half of September and the early part of October, which landed him on injured reserve, but he was able to return to action Weeks 6, 7 and 8. A back injury kept the 27-year-old guard out last week against the Vikings as well, but he's shown enough to team trainers to get the nod for a Sunday afternoon home game against Washington. He'll start in place of the injured Halapoulivaati Vaitai (foot) at right guard.

Joe Dahl
DET (8)
Sat 11/7/20 3:37 PM

Dahl (back) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Dahl has played in just two games this year thanks to a variety of injuries. Oday Aboushi will slide into a starting spot with the veteran set to miss Sunday's game.

Joe Dahl
DET (8)
Sat 10/17/20 7:20 PM

The Lions activated Dahl (groin) from injured reserve Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Dahl was placed on IR after Week 1 and will make his return to the lineup Sunday versus the Jaguars. He could start if Frank Ragnow (groin), who is listed as questionable, is ultimately ruled out.

Joe Dahl
DET (8)
Wed 10/14/20 3:24 PM

Dahl (groin), returned to practice Wednesday, opening the 21-day window to remove him from IR.
EDGE Analysis
Dahl could be activated ahead of Detroit's Week 6 trip to Jacksonville if he impresses in practice. Oday Aboushi will likely shift back into a depth role when Dahl returns.

Joe Dahl
DET (8)
Sat 9/19/20 9:20 PM

Dahl (groin) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Lions' starting left guard won't be available until Week 5, when the team travels to Jacksonville. Oday Aboushi is expected to start in Dahl's place.

Joe Dahl
DET (8)
Fri 9/18/20 5:00 PM

Dahl (groin) is ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dahl wasn't listed on Detroit's injury report to begin the week, but he was limited Thursday then held out entirely Friday. As long as Dahl is kept sidelined by his groin injury, rookie fourth-round pick Logan Stenberg will likely draw the start at left guard.

Joe Dahl
DET (8)
Sun 4/26/20 5:08 PM

General manager Bob Quinn said Saturday that Dahl (back) is "healthy and ready to go," Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Dahl spent the final few weeks of the 2019 campaign on injured reserve due to a back injury, so it's certainly good to see that he's already made a full recovery. The 27-year-old stands to serve as Detroit's starting left guard for 2020.