Detroit Lions player notes for Oct 17th, 2018


Andy Jones – Important – Injury – Transaction
WR Andy Jones was returned to practice by the Lions and remains on reserve/physically unable to perform. He is eligible to practice for 21 days at which point the Lions can activate him, release him or keep him on reserve/PUP for the rest of the season.

Ezekiel Ansah – Noteworthy – Transaction
DE Ezekiel Ansah practiced on a limited basis Wednesday and could return to action Sunday after missing the Lions’ last four games. Ansah suffered a shoulder injury in the first quarter of the Lions’ season-opening loss to the New York Jets. He’s played just 19 snaps this year.

T.J. Lang – Important – Transaction
G T.J. Lang is on track to return to action Sunday after missing the Lions’ Week 5 game against the Green Bay Packers with the sixth documented concussion of his career. Lang, who practiced on a limited basis Wednesday, also missed a game earlier this season with a back injury. He’s the only Lions’ starting offensive lineman to miss a snap this year.

Theo Riddick – Noteworthy – Transaction
RB Theo Riddick (knee) did not practice Wednesday and his status for Sunday is unknown. TE Michael Roberts is expected to return to action after missing two games with a sprained knee.