Detroit Lions Free Agency Injury Report: Jay Tufele DT
The Detroit Lions added Jay Tufele in free agency. Can he overcome a foot injury that ended his 2025 season?
In the post-draft process, the Lions have added to the defensive trenches with Aidan Keanaaina , Eric O'Neill , and Anthony Lucas as undrafted free agents. The Lions recently added a veteran free agent DT in Jay Tufele. Can he overcome a foot issue to fortify the defensive line?
Here is the excerpt from my Jay Tufele Medical Report : Medical concern level ranges from 0 (no concern) to 10 (extreme). (Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information and are unverified - subject to update.
Games played data courtesy of pro-football-reference. com) Jay Tufele, DT (27) Contract: 1 year, up to $1. 215M Medical Concern Level: 7/10 2025: 12 games played.
December foot injury ended his season after Week 16. 2024: 13 games 2023: 10 games 2022: 7 games 2021: 4 games. Hand surgery, to IR.