The Detroit Lions have several players whose status for Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans is in question.

Newly acquired defensive end Za’Darius Smith missed Wednesday and Thursday’s practices due to personal reasons as coach Dan Campbell granted Smith both days of excused absences to make up for Smith’s former team, the Cleveland Browns, who continued their bye week.

Meanwhile, offensive tackle Taylor Decker suffered a shoulder injury in practice Thursday and was ruled out for Sunday’s game. Other players ruled out include Brodric Martin, Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Ifeatu Melifonwu, Emmanuel Moseley and Malcolm Rodriguez.

Martin, Melifonwu and Moseley all return from injured reserve, while Rodriguez misses his second straight game. Reeves-Maybin suffered the injury in Week 9 against Green Bay.

Despite missing several practices and only getting one chance to take the field with his new team, Smith still hopes to play in Sunday’s game. His style is an ideal match for Aaron Glenn’s defense.

“Man, I know the game well. Obviously I’ve been in the game for 10 years so I actually know football. Close-to-the-gun sets by a long shot, but it’s more about starting the game and getting to know the blitzes,” Smith said. Hopefully something will work here in the next 24 hours.”

Lions Week 10 Friday Injury Report

Taylor Decker — OUT (Shoulder)
Ifeatu Melifonwu — OUT (Ankle)
Brodrick Martin — OUT (Knee)
Emmanuel Moseley — OUT (Peck)
Malcolm Rodriguez — OUT (Ankle)
Jalen Reeves-Maybin — OUT (Neck)
Za’Darius Smith — Doubtful (Personal)