Eric Ebron

Lions tight end Eric Ebron is dealing with another injury.

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ALLEN PARK -- The hits just keep on coming for the Detroit Lions.

They've already lost Ameer Abdullah, likely for the season. They've played the last two weeks without Ezekiel Ansah, and the last three weeks without DeAndre Levy. And then Levy suffered another injury, to his knee, without even practicing.

Now, it's Eric Ebron's turn.

Detroit's starting tight end is expected to miss Sunday's game against the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles, according to ESPN. Ansah also likely will miss the game, per the report, and given that Levy has suffered another injury, it's fair to expect all three to be sidelined against Philly (3-0).

Ebron has battled an array of injuries this year, including an ankle during camp, then back issues during the early part of the season. Then he suffered knee and ankle injuries during Sunday's loss against Chicago.

He was able to gut out the rest of the game, but played through visible pain to do so and spent much of the postgame in the trainers room seeking attention before hopping the bus to the airport.

"I play with my heart, man. I play through injuries, I play through pain, I play through soreness. Whatever," Ebron said. "I just went out there and just tried to make a more emotional impact on the team."

Detroit already has begun prepping for his absence, signing former Patriots tight end Clay Harbor this week. Khari Lee and Cole Wick are also on the roster.

But Ebron is easily Detroit's best player at the position. Despite all those injuries, he's second on the team with 210 receiving yards on 18 catches. He has only one drop.