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Sun, 04 Jan 2015 12:13:26 -0800

The Detroit Lions have declared WR Ryan Broyles, DL Nick Fairley, QB Kellen Moore, DL Caraun Reid, CB Josh Thomas, OG Larry Warford, DE Larry Webster inactive for Week 18.

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Fri, 02 Jan 2015 13:39:58 -0800

Detroit Lions OG Larry Warford (knee) has been ruled out for the team's wild-card playoff game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Jan. 4. DT Nick Fairley (knee) is doubtful, while DE Ziggy Ansah (toe) and DE Darryl Tapp (non-injury) are probable. Warford didn't practice Friday, Jan. 2. Ansah and Fairley were limited, while Tapp practiced in full.

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Fri, 02 Jan 2015 10:29:07 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) was not cleared for team drills Friday, Jan. 2. Fairley only participated in individual drills.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Fri, 02 Jan 2015 09:17:10 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) is hoping to play in the Wild Card game against the Dallas Cowboys Sunday, Jan. 4, after practicing Thursday, Jan. 1. Earlier in the week, head coach Jim Caldwell said it'd be "a miracle" if Fairley played Sunday. "I feel real comfortable," Fairley said. "End of the day felt good. I didn't feel like I had a minor setback or none of that. The knee felt pretty good." Fairley is now down to 290 pounds. Defensive coordinator Teryl Austin doesn't think Fairley is at game-level fitness yet, but he still thinks his fitness level is good enough to play. Austin said Fairley would play in a limited role if he's active, since he hasn't played since Week 8.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Michael Rothstein

Thu, 01 Jan 2015 13:09:45 -0800

Detroit Lions DE Darryl Tapp (non-injury related) and OG Larry Warford (knee) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 1. DT Nick Fairley (knee) was limited.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Thu, 01 Jan 2015 09:06:43 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) will not be able to play in the Wild Card playoff game.

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| Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman

Wed, 31 Dec 2014 14:12:40 -0800

Detroit Lions OG Larry Warford (knee) and DT Nick Fairley (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 31.

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Mon, 29 Dec 2014 10:51:02 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) probably will not be able to play in the Wild Card playoff game because of his knee injury, according to head coach Jim Caldwell.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Sun, 28 Dec 2014 12:27:12 -0800

The Detroit Lions have declared DL Caraun Reid, CB Josh Thomas, QB Kellen Moore, DE Larry Webster, DL Nick Fairley, C Rodney Austin, WR Ryan Broyles inactive for Week 17.

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Fri, 26 Dec 2014 13:41:20 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) is out for Week 17. CB Mohammed Seisay (hamstring) is probable.

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Thu, 25 Dec 2014 14:57:46 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 25. CB Mohammed Seisay (hamstring) was a full participant.

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Wed, 24 Dec 2014 12:58:34 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 24. CB Mohammed Seisay (hamstring) was a full participant.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Mon, 22 Dec 2014 12:39:07 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) is making progress in his rehab from knee surgery, but his status for Week 17 is uncertain, according to head coach Jim Caldwell. Caldwell also said Fairley could be a candidate for the Reserve/Injured list.

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| Source: MLive.com - Justin Rogers

Sun, 21 Dec 2014 08:34:30 -0800

The Detroit Lions have declared DL Caraun Reid, QB Kellen Moore, DE Larry Webster, CB Mohammed Seisay, DL Nick Fairley, C Rodney Austin, WR Ryan Broyles inactive for Week 16.

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Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:25:29 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) has been ruled out for Week 16 against the Chicago Bears. CB Mohammed Seisay (hamstring) is questionable, while S Don Carey (ankle), DE George Johnson (illness), DT C.J. M. Mosley (non-injury), LB Ashlee Palmer (quadriceps) and OG Rob Sims (illness) are probable. Fairley didn't practice Friday, Dec. 19. Seisay was limited, while the others practiced in full.

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Thu, 18 Dec 2014 13:45:51 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee), DT C.J. M. Mosley (non-injury) and OG Rob Sims (illness) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 18. LB Ashlee Palmer (quadriceps) and CB Mohammed Seisay (hamstring) were limited, while S Don Carey (ankle) and DE George Johnson (illness) practiced in full.

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Wed, 17 Dec 2014 13:37:04 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee), DE George Johnson (illness) and OT LaAdrian Waddle (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 17. FS Don Carey (ankle), LB Ashlee Palmer (quadriceps) and CB Mohammed Seisay (hamstring) were limited during practice.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:02:41 -0800

The Detroit Lions have declared OG Rodney Austin, WR Ryan Broyles, DT Nick Fairley, QB Kellen Moore, DT Caraun Reid, OT Garrett Reynolds, DE Larry Webster inactive for Week 15.

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Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:40:40 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) did not practice Friday, Dec. 12, and has been ruled out for the team's Week 15 game. LB Tahir Whitehead (shoulder) was limited in practice and is questionable. LB Josh Bynes (illness) and DT Ndamukong Suh (illness) both were limited in practice and are probable. CB Darius Slay (shoulder) and OT LaAdrian Waddle (concussion) both fully practiced and are probable.

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Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:29:30 -0800

Detroit Lions LB Josh Bynes (illness), DT Nick Fairley (knee) and DT Ndamukong Suh (illness) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 11. CB Darius Slay (shoulder), OT LaAdrian Waddle (concussion) and LB Tahir Whitehead (shoulder) were limited.

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Thu, 11 Dec 2014 08:09:31 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) is making progress in his rehab from a knee injury and has started to do more during his rehab, according to head coach Jim Caldwell.

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| Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman

Wed, 10 Dec 2014 13:59:20 -0800

Detroit Lions LB Josh Bynes (illness) and DT Nick Fairley (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 10. OT LaAdrian Waddle (head) was limited.

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Tue, 09 Dec 2014 15:01:05 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley had a review hearing for his DUI case in the district criminal court of Mobile County in Alabama Tuesday, Dec. 9. In August, Fairley was sentenced to a suspended six-month jail term and one year of probation. Fairley reportedly rejected a plea offer in hopes of being placed in a diversion program. Fairley is in a contract year with the Lions but has only played in eight games as he is dealing with a knee injury.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Michael Rothstein

Sun, 07 Dec 2014 08:36:52 -0800

The Detroit Lions have declared DL Caraun Reid, OG Garrett Reynolds, QB Kellen Moore, DE Larry Webster, DL Nick Fairley, C Rodney Austin, WR Ryan Broyles inactive for Week 14.

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Fri, 05 Dec 2014 14:06:24 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) has been ruled out for Week 14 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. OT Riley Reiff (knee) and OG Larry Warford (knee) are probable. Fairley didn't practice Friday, Dec. 5, while the other two practiced in full.

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Thu, 04 Dec 2014 13:42:42 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 4. OT Riley Reiff (knee) and OG Larry Warford (knee) practiced in full.

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Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:11:54 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 3. OT Riley Reiff (knee) and OG Larry Warford (knee) practiced in full.

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Mon, 01 Dec 2014 11:06:34 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) may not be able to return this year as he recovers from a sprained knee, according to head coach Jim Caldwell. Fairley sprained his knee in Week 8 versus the Atlanta Falcons.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Thu, 27 Nov 2014 08:07:32 -0800

The Detroit Lions have declared QB Kellen Moore, OG Larry Warford, DE Larry Webster, DL Nick Fairley, RB Reggie Bush, OT Riley Reiff, WR Ryan Broyles inactive for Week 13.

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Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:45:32 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) and OG Larry Warford (knee) have been ruled out for Week 13 against the Chicago Bears. OT Riley Reiff (knee) is questionable, while S James Ihedigbo (knee), LB Ashlee Palmer (concussion), DE Ziggy Ansah (elbow), DE George Johnson (foot), CB Rashean Mathis (ankle) and S Glover Quin (back) are probable. Fairley and Warford didn't practice Wednesday, Nov. 26. Reiff and Palmer were limited, while the others practiced in full.

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Tue, 25 Nov 2014 13:55:11 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee), OT Riley Reiff (knee) and OG Larry Warford (knee) did not practice Tuesday, Nov. 25. S James Ihedigbo (knee), LB Ashlee Palmer (concussion), DE Ziggy Ansah (elbow), DE George Johnson (foot), CB Rashean Mathis (ankle) and S Glover Quin (back) were limited.

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Mon, 24 Nov 2014 13:30:01 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee), S James Ihedigbo (knee), LB Ashlee Palmer (concussion), OT Riley Reiff (knee) and OG Larry Warford (knee) did not practice Monday, Nov. 24. DE Ziggy Ansah (elbow), DE George Johnson (foot), CB Rashean Mathis (ankle) and S Glover Quin (back) were limited. The Lions didn't officially practice Monday, so the designations are an estimation.

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Sun, 23 Nov 2014 08:34:20 -0800

The Detroit Lions have declared TE Kellen Davis, QB Kellen Moore, OG Larry Warford, DE Larry Webster, DL Nick Fairley, RB Reggie Bush, WR Ryan Broyles inactive for Week 12.

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Fri, 21 Nov 2014 14:01:55 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) and OG Larry Warford (knee) have been ruled out for Week 12 against the New England Patriots. DE Jason Jones (non-injury), TE Brandon Pettigrew (foot) and OT LaAdrian Waddle (knee) are probable. Fairley and Warford didn't practice Friday, Nov. 21, while the others practiced in full.

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Thu, 20 Nov 2014 14:54:33 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee), DE Jason Jones (non-injury) and OG Larry Warford (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 20. TE Brandon Pettigrew (foot) and OT LaAdrian Waddle (knee) were limited.

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Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:39:49 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee), DE Jason Jones (non-injury) and OG Larry Warford (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 19. OT LaAdrian Waddle (knee) was limited, while TE Brandon Pettigrew (foot) practiced in full.

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Sun, 16 Nov 2014 11:59:15 -0800

The Detroit Lions have declared RB Reggie Bush, TE Brandon Pettigrew, DL Nick Fairley, OG Larry Warford, QB Kellen Moore, DE Larry Webster, WR Ryan Broyles inactive for Week 11.

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Fri, 14 Nov 2014 13:25:16 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) and OG Larry Warford (knee) have been ruled out for Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals. TE Joseph Fauria (ankle), S James Ihedigbo (back), LS Don Muhlbach (ankle), TE Brandon Pettigrew (foot), DE Devin Taylor (knee) and OT LaAdrian Waddle (knee) are probable. Fairley and Warford didn't practice Friday, Nov. 14. Pettigrew was limited, while the others practiced in full.

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Thu, 13 Nov 2014 15:26:21 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee), S James Ihedigbo (back) and OG Larry Warford (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 13. LS Don Muhlbach (ankle) and DE Devin Taylor (knee) were limited. TE Joseph Fauria (ankle) and OT LaAdrian Waddle (knee) practiced fully.

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Wed, 12 Nov 2014 13:29:12 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) and OG Larry Warford (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 12. LS Don Muhlbach (ankle) and OT LaAdrian Waddle (knee) were limited. TE Joseph Fauria (ankle) practiced fully.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Sun, 09 Nov 2014 08:41:20 -0800

The Detroit Lions have declared TE Eric Ebron, OG Garrett Reynolds, TE Joseph Fauria, QB Kellen Moore, DE Larry Webster, DL Nick Fairley, WR Ryan Broyles inactive for Week 10.

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Fri, 07 Nov 2014 14:19:40 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) has been ruled out for Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins. TEs Joseph Fauria (ankle) and Brandon Pettigrew (foot) are questionable, while DE Ziggy Ansah (toe), DE George Johnson (hamstring) and OT LaAdrian Waddle (concussion) are probable. Fairley and Johnson didn't practice Friday, Nov. 7. Ansah, Fauria and Pettigrew were limited, while the others practiced in full.

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Fri, 07 Nov 2014 13:22:54 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) will not need surgery on his knee, according to head coach Jim Caldwell.

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| Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman

Thu, 06 Nov 2014 14:19:25 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 6. DE Ziggy Ansah (toe), TE Joseph Fauria (ankle) and TE Brandon Pettigrew (foot) were limited, while OT LaAdrian Waddle (concussion) practiced in full.

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Wed, 05 Nov 2014 13:12:46 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) and TE Brandon Pettigrew (foot) did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 5. TE Joseph Fauria (ankle) was limited, while OT LaAdrian Waddle (concussion) practiced in full.

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Mon, 03 Nov 2014 11:05:16 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) is currently receiving treatment, and the team will know more about his status in a few weeks, according to head coach Jim Caldwell. Caldwell said the he hopes Fairley will be able to play again this season.

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| Source: The Oakland Press - Paula Pasche

Wed, 29 Oct 2014 11:09:18 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) will get a second opinion on his knee Friday, Oct. 31, or early next week. The belief is Fairley will not need surgery, and will be out about a month.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Tue, 28 Oct 2014 13:56:14 -0700

Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) isn't certain to return this season, according to head coach Jim Caldwell. Fairley is dealing with a sprained knee, but there is hope that he can return in four to five weeks. Fairley had to be helped off the field in Week 8, and he was placed on a cart and taken to the locker room. He had 14 tackles and a sack through eight games.

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| Source: ESPN.com - Michael Rothstein

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 15:41:54 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) injured his medial collateral ligament and posterior cruciate ligament in Week 8, according to a source. The team hopes he will be able to return in four or five weeks.

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| Source: ESPNChicago.com - Jeff Dickerson

Mon, 27 Oct 2014 01:05:07 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) suffered a knee injury during the team's 22-21 win over the Atlanta Falcons, and coach Jim Caldwell is not optimistic about his status. "I'm not quite certain where he is right now," Caldwell said after the game. "But obviously, when you're carried off the field, it's not the greatest news. We'll see what the doctors say about him." Caldwell did not speculate if he thought the injury could be season-ending.

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| Source: Mlive.com - Kyle Meinke