Lions Rule Out Five, Sit Hassanein Vs. Dolphins
Detroit released its Week 9 inactives list, with Ahmed Hassanein sidelined for his first game of the 2026 season despite earlier optimism from Aidan Hutchinson.
Updated on Nov. 8, 2026 in Football
The Detroit Lions released their official inactives list for Week 9 against the Miami Dolphins, ruling out Jack Campbell, Kerby Joseph, D.J. Wonnum, Cade Mays and D.J. Reed. Ahmed Hassanein was also ruled inactive for his first game of the 2026 season, after Aidan Hutchinson had said earlier in the week he expected him to play.
Why it matters
The absences of several starters and the sidelining of Hassanein shape the Lions' depth for a road game at Hard Rock Stadium. Rookie Derrick Moore is likely to see an expanded role following Wonnum's absence.
The Lions listed eight players as unavailable in total, with five ruled out and three ruled inactive. Hassanein's status marks his first game of the 2026 season, and the extraction does not provide further performance metrics for the group.
The players
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions are an NFL franchise based in Detroit, Michigan, competing in the National Football Conference North division.
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are an NFL franchise based in Miami Gardens, Florida, competing in the American Football Conference East division.
Aidan Hutchinson
Aidan Hutchinson is a defensive end for the Detroit Lions and one of the team's most prominent players.
Dan Campbell
Dan Campbell is the head coach of the Detroit Lions, known for leading the team's rebuild and rise to contention.
The details
Campbell, Joseph, Wonnum, Mays and Reed were ruled out on Friday, while Mekhi Wingo, Jackson Meeks, Jacob Saylors and Hassanein were ruled inactive. Hutchinson had said on his weekly 97.1 The Ticket radio interview that he thought Hassanein would play.
Timeline
Earlier in Week 9: Hutchinson predicted Hassanein would play on his weekly radio interview.
Friday, Week 9: Campbell, Joseph, Wonnum, Mays and Reed were ruled out.
Week 9 game day: The Lions released the official inactives list before facing the Dolphins.
Season Trajectory
The Lions' Week 9 inactives reflect the depth decisions that shape a playoff push over the second half of the season. Depth at defensive end and linebacker will be tested as the team works through the Miami matchup.
With Wonnum out, Derrick Moore is positioned to see more snaps on the defensive line, which could affect how fantasy managers value rookie depth. Hassanein's first-game sit means his role in the rotation remains undefined for now.
The takeaway
Depth players like Derrick Moore often gain significance during weeks when starters are sidelined, so tracking snap counts can reveal emerging contributors. Monitoring the Lions' official injury reports gives the clearest view of availability changes.
Further reading
For more on the Lions' roster moves, see Football coverage across the league.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Sports Illustrated.
