The Detroit Lions have gotten their first injury report of the new NFL season off to a sparkling start. When it came to the team's health, there was a clean bill issued by the team ahead of their Monday Night Football matchup against the New York Jets. Specifically, there was nobody listed on the first report, indeed a rare sight in NFL circles coming off a brutally physical camp period and preseason slate. Indeed, the word was earlier this week that the Lions looked healthy on the field to start Week 1, and that theme has continued as practices have ramped up and the focus turns to the Jets and game preparation. That's work that the Lions can do without anybody missing, so much as listed as battling something. It's a nice start to the week and the season for the Lions. who fought injuries most of last season, which led to some of their notable downfalls. Extended health would be a great development for the Lions, who were unhealthy most of the year last season, especially in key spots along the offensive and defensive line. The Lions need health this year in a big way, and are looking forward to a new season to help them turn the page and stop talking about last year, which was far worse from that standpoint. T.J. Lang has said the whole team is focused on turning the page from 2017. The Detroit Lions are kicking off a brand new season. Stay up to date with everything --take five seconds to sign up for our FREE Lions newsletter now Health is a big part of this, and so far, the group has done well to avoid serious injury. Graham Glasgow departed practice in camp with a scary looking injury, but was able to come back on the field for the preseason game. Depth tackle Dan Skipper was injured and landed on the practice squad before being released, but so far, the group has been alright on the whole, including Lang, even though many have been worried about his case and his progress through camp. He is on track to play in the opener. Along the team's defensive front, there were worries about Da'Shawn Hand, but he shook off being dinged up in camp and is alright heading into the new season. It's vital the team keeps Ezekiel Ansah on the field, too, given what he's gone through at different times. The hope is Lang and Detroit's lines can stay healthy and consistent in 2018 in addition to their signal caller and impact players on offense. With health and depth on their side, it might not be a stretch to assume that will be the case when all is said and done this coming season. And so far, so good for the health of everyone. This will likely be the last time the Lions have nobody listed on an injury report in 2018, so fans and the team should probably bask in the positivity.<doc-sep>The Miami Dolphins and New York Jets are progressing toward their Week 2 meeting, with kickoff at 1pm Eastern on Sunday. Both teams are coming out of their Week 1 games, with both teams winning those matchups, with a few players starting to show the bumps and bruises that happen throughout the NFL season. Dolphins starting left guard Josh Sitton did not practice on Wednesday as he deals with a shoulder injury he sustained at some point during the team’s game against the Tennessee Titans last Sunday. Wide receiver Danny Amendola also did not practice, but it a veteran’s day off for Amendola, rather than anything injury related. “Sitton got banged up in the game so we’re kind of still evaluating him and kind of seeing where we’re at,” head coach Adam Gase said of Sitton’s inclusion on the injury report on Wednesday. “We’ll see [if Sitton’s injury is serious]. We’re still going through some tests and stuff. He just had kind of a weird hit. We’re going through that right now.” Long snapper John Denney, who has started 209 straight games in the NFL but did miss one snap on Sunday due to a shoulder injury, was limited during Wednesday’s practice. Wide receiver DeVante Parker, who returned to practice last week for the first time in a month as he waits for a broken middle finger to heal, was also limited during the practice. “He looks like he wants to get out there and get going for real,” Gase said of Parker on Wednesday. “It was good to see him running and catching balls. We’ll take the progression towards the next step and we’ll move on from there.” Gase also commented on Denney, saying, “He’s good. He’ll be ready to go on Sunday and we’ll be good to go.” Defensive end William Hayes (finger), tackle Ja’Wuan James (hamstring), and tackle Laremy Tunsil (hamstring) were all on the injury report but fully participated in practice. The Jets saw three players not practice. Defensive back Marcus Maye has a foot injury, while linebacker Neville Hewitt is dealing with a knee issue and linebacker Josh Martin has a concussion. New York listed offenisve lineman Kelvin Beachum (foot), wide receiver Quincy Enunwa (thumb), wide receiver Jermaine Kearse (abdomen), offensive lineman Spencer Long (knee), defensive lineman Steve McLendon (knee), linebacker Kevin Pierre-Louis (abdomen), wide receiver Terrelle Pryor (ankle), and offenisve lineman Brian Winters (back) all as full participants on Wednesday.<doc-sep>The Jets will likely be missing three starters when they open their season in Detroit on Monday. OLB Josh Martin will definitely miss the action thanks to a concussion suffered during the preseason. He has been ruled out. In addition, S Marcus Maye (foot) and WR Jermaine Kearse (abdomen) are both doubtful. With Martin out, the Jets promoted OLB Frankie Luvu from the practice squad and waived FB Lawrence Thomas. OLB Josh Martin is OUT for #NYJvsDET S Marcus Maye and WR Jermaine Kearse are both doubtful. pic.twitter.com/772iY2BCBZ — New York Jets (@nyjets) September 8, 2018 Without Thomas, the Jets lack a true fullback, though rookie TE Chris Herndon saw some time there during the preseason. As for Martin’s replacement, expect Luvu, Brandon Copeland and Jeremiah Attaochu to see extended snaps. Copeland is the best bet to start in his return to Detroit. Maye will be covered by Doug Middleton and J.J. Wilcox, while Kearse’s absence could mean more snaps for Charone Peake, the last receiver on New York’s depth chart. The Lions, meanwhile, have ruled OL Andrew Donnal out with a knee injury.<doc-sep>
MIAMI GARDENS, FL - DECEMBER 28: Long snapper John Denney #92 of the Miami Dolphins sits on a cooler during pregame workouts before the Dolphins met the New York Jets in a game at Sun Life Stadium on December 28, 2014 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) The Miami Dolphins face the New York Jets in the second game of the season. The midweek injury report finds seven Dolphins and eleven Jets players listed. The best news for the Miami Dolphins, even though WR DeVante Parker (finger) was listed as limited in practice, he was out on the field catching passes. This is the first time he has done so since he broke his finger back on Aug. 20. Ryan Tannehill said that once Parker is able to play, that after four years together, they would be able to pick up where they left off. Listed as a nonparticipant was WR Danny Amendola (not injury related), but Adam Gase indicated this will be a Wednesday ritual throughout the season. The offensive line had three players on the injury report. Offensive tackles Laremy Tunsil and Ja’Wuan James, both with hamstring issues, were full participants. Guard Josh Sitton (shoulder) did not practice. Head Coach Gase stated that he took a weird hit and they’re still doing tests. The final two listed on the injury report were LS John Denney (shoulder), who was limited in practice and DE William Hayes (finger) who was a full participant. Denney has a streak of 210 straight games on the line, but Coach Gase thought he’d be fine to play Sunday. The New York Jets had three players who didn’t practice, LB’s Neville Hewitt (knee) and Josh Martin (concussion) along with DB Marcus Maye (foot). The remaining eight players listed on the report were all full participants. They were offensive linemen Brian Winters (back), Kelvin Beachum (foot), Spencer Long (knee), wide receivers Quincy Enunwa (thumb), Jermaine Kearse (abdomen), Terrelle Pryor (ankle) and the final two players were DL Steve McLendon (knee) and LB Kevin Pierre-Louis (abdomen). This will be updated after the teams come out with their Friday’s final report.