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Team Notebook: Detroit Lions News, Rumors and Injury Updates
 Lions | Cohen signed to active roster John Niyo, of the Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions have signed practice squad DT Joe Cohen to their active roster. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Lions | Standeford released John Niyo, of the Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions have released WR John Standeford. Lions | Jansen had mixed results at OLG Week 8 Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions OG Jon Jansen had mixed results starting at left guard Week 8. Jansen said, "It was average. Some things I did well, and there are other areas where I really need to improve on. We looked at the film, and pass-blocking is something I've got to get more comfortable doing and keep moving forward." Lions | Expected to continue rotating Sims, Levy Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports the Detroit Lions are expected to continue rotating LB Ernie Sims and LB DeAndre Levy Week 9, but playing time could be determined on who is playing better. Sims performed well late in the team's Week 8 game. Defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham said, "He made some really good plays, and I hadn't seen him do that stuff. Ernie knows the scheme in the classroom and the walk-through situation and even in practice, but he's had some short circuits in the game where he didn't move fast enough because he didn't trust it. All of a sudden during the game -- and everybody on the staff saw it -- he made one play that was unbelievable. I hadn't seen him tackle that way at any time last year or this year, so I feel good for him. That was a good sign." Lions | Hill expected to play in Week 9 Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DL Sammie Hill (ankle) should be fine to play in Week 9. Lions | Dizon expected to play in Week 9 Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot) should be fine to play in Week 9. Lions | White limited Friday Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DL Dewayne White (hamstring) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6, and could play in Week 9. Lions | Hunter questionable for Week 9 Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DL Jason Hunter (ankle) is questionable for Week 9 and will be a game-time decision. Lions | C. Johnson practices Friday Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) practiced Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 9. He looked good when he was on the field Friday. Lions | Felton practices Friday Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions FB Jerome Felton (ankle) practiced Friday, Nov. 6, and should be available in Week 9. Lions | K. Smith practices Friday Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) practiced Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 9. Lions | Stafford practices Friday Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) practiced Friday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 9. Lions | G. Jackson limited Friday Detroit Lions DL Grady Jackson (knee) was limited in practice Friday, Nov. 6, and is probable for Week 9. Lions | C. Johnson worked with first team Thursday Updating previous reports, Tim Twentyman, of the Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) worked with the first-team offense during practice Thursday, Nov. 5, and looks ready to ply in Week 9. Lions | Ramirez likely to start in Week 9 Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions OG Manuel Ramirez seems likely to start at left guard in Week 9, replacing OL Jon Jansen. Lions | Dizon, Hill practice Thursday Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot) and DT Sammie Hill (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 5. They are expected to play in Week 9. Lions | White limited Thursday Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DE Dewayne White (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 5. He is expected to play in Week 9. Lions | K. Smith limited Thursday Updating a previous report, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 5. He is expected to play in Week 9. Lions | Felton, Hunter limited Thursday Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions FB Jerome Felton (ankle) and DE Jason Hunter (ankle) were limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 5. They are considered questionable for Week 9. Lions | Stafford limited Thursday Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 5. He is expected to play in Week 9. Lions | C. Johnson limited Thursday Updating a previous report, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited during practice Thursday, Nov. 5. He is considered questionable for Week 9 but sounded somewhat optimistic about playing. Lions | C. Johnson practices Thursday Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 5. Head coach Jim Schwartz said Johnson probably will be a game-time decision for Week 9. Lions | K. Smith practices Thursday Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 5. Lions | Dizon, Hill practice in full Wednesday Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot) and DL Sammie Hill (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 4. Lions | Stafford limited Wednesday Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 4. Lions | Four limited Wednesday Detroit Lions FB Jerome Felton (ankle), DL Jason Hunter (ankle), DL Grady Jackson (knee) and DL Dewayne White (hamstring) were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 4. Lions | K. Smith misses practice Wednesday Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 4. His status for Week 9 is uncertain. Lions | C. Johnson practices Wednesday Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 4, and took all the reps with the first-team offense. Lions | K. Smith to remain No. 1 running back Carlos Monarrez, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) remains the team's primary running back despite RB Maurice Morris sharing the load with Smith in Week 8 and being effective. Schwartz said the workload split was the result of a shoulder injury to Smith during the game. "I don't think that anything has changed from the fact of Kevin is our lead running back and Maurice is the complementary running back," Schwartz said. Smith started in Week 8 and had 16 carries for 45 yards. Morris had 14 carries for 63 yards. Lions | Faggins placed on IR John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions CB Demarcus Faggins (undisclosed) has been placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2009 season. Lions | J. David signed Adam Caplan, of Scout.com, reports the Detroit Lions have signed free-agent CB Jason David (Saints). Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Lions | Fans rip Stafford during Week 8 Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford downplayed an incident in which C Dominic Raiola yelled at fans during the team's Week 8 home loss. In an interview with a Detroit radio station Monday, Nov. 2, Stafford said he was standing on the sideline near the end of the game when some fans starting ridiculing him. Raiola, who was standing nearby, ripped into the fans. "It did strike a chord,'' Raiola said. "You've got three or four guys yelling at him ... you want to run him out of town already? You know what I'm saying? That just hit home with me. Because I've been through it with Joey (Harrington), I've been through it. They sent him packing, and they're not going to do it to this guy. I'm going to be right here next to him.'' Stafford added, "(Raiola's) right. They're not going to run me out of town. I'm not too worried about it. They didn't get to me, so I'm cool with it.'' Lions | C. Johnson's status still unknown The Detroit Free Press reports Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said he is still unsure of the status of WR Calvin Johnson (knee) heading into Week 9. Lions | Morris solid in relief role in Week 8 Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions RB Maurice Morris rushed for 63 yards on 14 carries in Week 8 in relief of injured RB Kevin Smith (shoulder). Lions | K. Smith injured in Week 8 Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (shoulder) suffered a shoulder injury in Week 8 and did not return. However, head coach Jim Schwartz said Smith could have returned if necessary. Lions | Receivers struggled Week 8 Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports the Detroit Lions' receivers had four drops and zero receptions in the first half of their Week 8 game. WR Bryant Johnson and WR Dennis Northcutt each dropped passes that would've put the Lions in range for a field goal. Lions | Pettigrew injured CBSSports.com reports Detroit Lions rookie TE Brandon Pettigrew (undisclosed) suffered an undisclosed injury during Week 8, and was able to walk off the field under his own power. The injury does not appear to be serious, but he is currently watching from the sidelines. Lions | Week 8 Inactives The Detroit Lions have declared CB Anthony Henry, WR Calvin Johnson, OG Daniel Loper, QB Drew Stanton, DL Jason Hunter, FB Jerome Felton, OG Manuel Ramirez, SS Marvin White inactive for Week 8. Lions | Calvin inactive Week 8 The NFL Network reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) is inactive in Week 8. Lions | Jansen to start at LG John Niyo, of the Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions OT Jon Jansen will start at left guard in Week 8. Lions | Cherilus probable for Week 8 Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions OT Gosder Cherilus (shoulder) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 30. He is listed as probable for Week 8 and will play. Lions | Three defensive players probable for Week 8 Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot) and LB Ernie Sims (shoulder) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 30, while DT Grady Jackson (knee) did not participate. They are listed as probable for Week 8 and will play. Lions | Follett questionable for Week 8 Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Zack Follett (illness) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 30. He is listed as questionable for Week 8. Lions | Hunter out for Week 8 Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DE Jason Hunter (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 30. He has been ruled out for the team's Week 8 game. Lions | C. Johnson a game-time decision Updating a previous report, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (knee) was limited during practice Friday, Oct. 30. He is listed as questionable for Week 8 and will be a game-time decision. |
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