US Edition‘We’re hopeful’: Detroit Lions could get starting OG back vs. Steelers
Christian Mahogany’s return could improve the Lions’ struggling interior line as they begin a crucial three-game stretch to secure a playoff spot, with Mahogany ranked 29th among guards.
- Yesterday, Christian Mahogany did enough in his first week back at practice to give the Detroit Lions hope he could play Sunday against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Ford Field.
- Because the interior offensive line has struggled this season, Christian Mahogany missed six games on injured reserve with a broken fibula, while backups Trystan Colon, Kayode Awosika, and Miles Frazier have rotated in and struggled.
- Through eight games, Christian Mahogany allowed 17 pressures and two sacks across 270 pass-blocking snaps, ranking 29th among 78 guards, with Pro Football Focus ranking him 18th in run-blocking but 67th in pass protection.
- Restoring the Day 1 starters would address run-blocking woes as a Mahogany return gives Detroit Lions their Day 1 starting offensive line back for the homestretch to win final three games.
- Depth concerns are driving roster and practice decisions as the Lions, thin on offensive-line depth, started Giovanni Manu's practice clock Dec. 17 to develop him for 2026 with Sewell and Decker under contract.
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The Lions haven't beaten the Steelers this century. This would be a fortuitous week to change that
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Dan Campbell Updates Giovanni Manu, Christian Mahogany Ahead of Steelers Game
The Detroit Lions are entering the stretch run of the season, and Wednesday brought a pair of notable updates along the offensive line, one focused on the present, and the other very much about the future. Head coach Dan Campbell spoke with reporters after the team’s walkthrough practice and offered insight on both Giovanni Manu and Christian Mahogany as Detroit prepares to host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 16. Christian Mahogany Could Be Tre…
Detroit Lions return Giovanni Manu to practice, want him ready for 2026
The Detroit Lions have begun the 21-day evaluation clock for offensive tackle Giovanni Manu. The second-year offensive tackle has been on injured reserve since Week 5 with a knee injury, but it appears he’s healthy enough to return to practice. He was officially listed as limited in practice on Wednesday ahead of the team’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Note: Manu’s return to practice was not on Wednesday’s transaction wire, likely becau…
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