Practices Wednesday

Wilson (back) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Analysis: Wilson suffered a back injury during Detroit's game against Dallas in Week 4 but appears to have fully recovered. The depth safety seems on track to suit up against Miami on Sunday.

Inactive Sunday

Wilson (back) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Packers.

Analysis: Wilson will miss his first game of the season after leaving Week 4's game against Dallas in the first quarter. His absence will open the door for Tracy Walker to see an uptick in snaps.

Uncertain to play Packers

Wilson (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Analysis: Wilson was a limited participant in practice all week as he tends to a back injury he sustained during Week 4's loss to the Cowboys. With Quandre Diggs (hand) and Tracy Walker (ankle) also questionable to play, Charles Washington could be in store for an expanded role this weekend.

Practicing Wednesday

Wilson (back) was a limited participant in Wednesday's pratice, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Analysis: Wilson's mere availability at the first practice of the week is a great sign considering the veteran wasn't cleared to return after exiting last Sunday's game in Dallas with an unspecified back injury. We'll see if he's able to avoid any setbacks as the week unfolds.

Questionable to return

Wilson (back) is questionable to return to Sunday's tilt against the Cowboys, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

Analysis: The 28-year-old has seen his snaps decrease since Week 1. With Quandre Diggs (hand) also banged up, Tracy Walker should see more time on the field.

Starts in second preseason game

Wilson started at strong safety during Friday's preseason game against the Giants and recorded a team-high five tackles.

Analysis: Wilson is trying to fend off Quandre Diggs for the starting role at strong safety, a role the former has held for a few seasons now. The Illinois product did allow a third-down conversion to Giants tight end Evan Engram, but overall Wilson had a good showing Friday and certainly looks to be moving around well after missing parts of the offseason program recovering from shoulder surgery. The veteran will look to continue his stellar play in Detroit's third preseason game next Friday against the…read more

Wilson (shoulder) did not participate in the team portions of mandatory minicamp, Justin Rogers of the Detroit News reports.

Analysis: Wilson's 2017 campaign was cut short by a shoulder injury that planted him on injured reserve for the season's final six games. While there's been no indication that the veteran will remain limited when training camp rolls around in late July, it wouldn't be a complete surprise if he's prevented from taking part in select drills, either. Should he continue to miss time, Quandre Diggs will likely continue to fill in with the first-team defense, though Miles Killebrew could also see some snaps…read more

Wilson (shoulder) signed a two-year, $7 million contract to stay with the Lions, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Analysis: Wilson averaged 5.8 tackles per game while serving as Detroit's starting strong safety the past two seasons, adding three sacks and three interceptions in 25 games. Quandre Diggs impressed as a starting safety after Wilson landed on injured reserve in late November, but the Lions could move Diggs back to slot corner if they want to consistently keep both players on the field. New head coach Matt Patricia may believe Wilson fits best as a third safety -- still an important part of the defense --…read more

Wilson (shoulder) will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the league year and isn't guaranteed to return to the Lions in 2018, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis: Wilson was playing well before being sentenced to injured reserve in late November. However, Quandre Diggs stepped in and performed admirably in his place, perhaps making Wilson expendable in the process. It doesn't help Wilson's chances of returning to Detroit that head coach Jim Caldwell and defensive coordinator Teryl Austin were fired.

Wilson (shoulder) was officially placed on injured reserve Monday.

Analysis: After Wilson aggravated a shoulder injury for a third time this season in the Lions' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Vikings, the team decided to shut the safety down so he could undergo surgery. Rolan Milligan was signed off the practice squad in a corresponding move to fill Wilson's spot on the 53-man roster and restore depth in the secondary.

Wilson (shoulder) will be placed on injured reserve this week, ending his season, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Analysis: Wilson has battled the shoulder injury all season, but he'll be shut down for good after aggravating it a third time in the Lions' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Vikings. The second-year safety has only missed one game to date in spite of the multiple setbacks with the shoulder, amassing 55 tackles, two sacks, an interception and a forced fumble in 10 contests. With Wilson out of the picture, Miles Killebrew is expected to step into a starting role alongside free safety Glover Quin.

Wilson suffered a shoulder injury against the Vikings on Thursday, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Analysis: Wilson was able to record three tackles (two solo) and one pass breakup before leaving the game. He's picked up his performance lately and suddenly became fantasy relevant after a slow start. The 27-year-old will have 10 days to recover before a Week 13 matchup with the Ravens, but if he can't go, expect Miles Killebrew to take over at strong safety.