Bruce Ellington – Noteworthy – Injury – Transaction
WR Bruce Ellington was placed on injured reserve Saturday for the second time this season because of a hamstring injury. Ellington opened the year with the Houston Texans and was released off injured reserve in October. The Lions signed Ellington after they traded Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles, but Ellington pulled his hamstring again in a Week 14 win over the Green Bay Packers. He had 23 catches in four games with the Lions.
Jamal Agnew – Noteworthy
CB Jamal Agnew returned to the lineup last week for the first time since he suffered a knee injury in an October win over the Green Bay Packers, but he did not play any defensive snaps. The Lions have said they intend to proceed cautiously with Agnew in his return after he missed more than two months. He handled kickoff- and punt-return duties last week against the Vikings and is expected to do so again.
Luke Wilson – Noteworthy – Injury
TE Luke Willson’s season is in jeopardy after he suffered a concussion in last week’s loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Willson did not practice Wednesday. He has career-lows of 13 catches and 87 yards receiving this season and will be an unrestricted free agent again in March.