Overview
- The Lions added offensive tackle Giovanni Manu to the active/Non‑Football Injury list after practice on Wednesday, a move the team made public through its transaction wire and local coverage.
- Coach Dan Campbell updated Manu’s status on Thursday and said the injury began earlier in the summer and carries an estimated 12‑ to 14‑week recovery timeline.
- Manu had been taking second‑team reps at left tackle and was competing for a fourth‑tackle depth role, so the absence cuts short valuable practice time and lowers his chance of a meaningful role in the season’s first half.
- Because he is on the active/NFI list he can be activated and return to practice at any time, but if moved to reserve/NFI after final cuts he would be forced to miss at least four regular‑season games.
- Detroit will lean more on veterans and other reserve tackles — including Larry Borom, Devin Cochran, Colby Sorsdal and rookie Blake Miller — while the team monitors other short‑term NFI cases and evaluates roster options before cuts.