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Injury Back
Est. Return 2/9/2026
2024 Defense Stats
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0.0
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2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Paschal was thrust into a prominent role at defensive end after Aidan Hutchinson suffered a season-ending leg injury in Week 6 of the 2024 campaign, starting 10 regular-season games after Hutchinson went down. Paschal compiled 21 total tackles, matched a career high with 2.0 sacks and also added a fumble recovery over 14 contests. With Hutchinson back in 2025, Paschal will return to a reserve role, limiting his overall upside. Read Past Outlooks
Won't play this season
Paschal (back) wasn't activated off the NFI list before the expiration of his 21-day practice window and is therefore ineligible to play for the remainder of this season, Christian Booher of SI.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Paschal was placed on the non-football injury list in August due to a back injury. He was designated to return Nov. 5, thus opening his 21-day window for activation. It appeared Paschal could be on the verge of returning when he was deemed a full participant in Monday's practice walkthrough, but he was labeled as DNP both Tuesday and Wednesday, and Detroit ultimately decided that he's not far enough in his recovery to suit up this season. Paschal's future with the team is very murky, as he's in the final year of his rookie contract.
Paschal was placed on the non-football injury list in August due to a back injury. He was designated to return Nov. 5, thus opening his 21-day window for activation. It appeared Paschal could be on the verge of returning when he was deemed a full participant in Monday's practice walkthrough, but he was labeled as DNP both Tuesday and Wednesday, and Detroit ultimately decided that he's not far enough in his recovery to suit up this season. Paschal's future with the team is very murky, as he's in the final year of his rookie contract.
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Measurables Review
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How do Josh Paschal's measurables compare to other defensive ends?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
6' 3"Weight
275 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.77 secVertical Jump
37.5 inBroad Jump
123 inHand Length
9.63 inArm Length
32.75 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
It was a forgettable rookie year for Paschal, who missed most of last offseason with a sports hernia injury that delayed his professional debut until Week 6. The second-round draft pick ultimately recorded just 16 tackles, two sacks and four quarterback hits over 10 games. Entering the 2023 season, Paschal has rotated in behind starting defensive ends Aidan Hutchinson and Charles Harris during training camp, so there is hope he could see a huge jump in snaps and counting stats in Year 2.
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Staying on NFI list
Paschal (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Green Bay.
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Full go at walkthrough
Paschal (back) was considered a full participant at the Lions' walkthrough Monday.
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Will stay on NFI list
Paschal (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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Still limited in practice
Paschal (back) logged a limited practice Thursday.
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Estimated as limited
Paschal (back) was limited during Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
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