With right guard Kevin Zeitler ruled out due to injury, the Detroit Lions are turning to rookie guard Christian Mahogany to start. Here's some background on Detroit's rookie offensive lineman who is being thrust into a starting role in a critical playoff game against the Washington Commanders.

The status of Detroit Lions guard Kevin Zeitler was up in the air ahead of the divisional round game against the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. Here's the latest injury update on the Lions' starting offensive lineman.

The Detroit Lions will be without starting right guard Kevin Zeitler when they host the Washington Commanders in the divisional round on Saturday night.

Lions rookie Christian Mahogany has earned the confidence to replace injured Kevin Zeitler at right guard against the Commanders

Lions injury report shows Kevin Zeitler missed his second straight day of practice Thursday with a hamstring injury. Christian Mahogany is up next.

The Lions will not have right guard Kevin Zeitler against the Commanders on Saturday. Zeitler has been ruled out of the contest after missing practice all week due to a hamstring injury. Zeitler missed one game during the regular season.

Mahogany, a 2024 sixth-round pick out of Boston College, has started one game and played in seven this year. He started in Week 16 against the Bears and impressed. Detroit also has veteran Kayode Awosika at its disposal as insurance if Zeitler is unable to go.

Two days now separate Detroit from their first playoff game of the season. Dan Campbell said on Thursday he's thankful for home field advantage, and that this will be the loudest environment the Washi

The Detroit Lions released their final injury report of the week ahead of their contest against the Washington Commanders on Saturday. Here's the latest updates on running back David Montgomery, guard Kevin Zeitler and cornerback Terrion Arnold.

The Detroit Lions have a major injury concern on their hand ahead of the playoff matchup against the Washington Commanders, as starting guard Kevin Zeitler isn't certain to play. So, how will the Lions replace Zeitler if he can't go?

The Detroit Lions had two key offensive lineman miss practice and rookie Christian Mahogany could start vs. the Commanders.

Zeitler (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's NFC divisional-round clash against the Commanders, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports. Zeitler injured his right hamstring in the fourth quarter of the Lions' Week 18 win over the Vikings.