Overview
- Detroit designated CB D.J. Reed (hamstring) and DE Marcus Davenport (pectoral) to return from IR, and both practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday.
- Reed has been on injured reserve since October 1 after a Week 4 injury and had logged an interception, a fumble recovery and 16 tackles with strong coverage grades before going down.
- Reed said he feels ready to play, though coaches will make the call and intend to be smart about his ramp-up.
- Davenport’s return adds depth to an edge group that has leaned on Al-Quadin Muhammad and Tyler Lacy as the Lions rank fourth in the NFL with 30 sacks.
- Seven Lions did not practice Wednesday — Aidan Hutchinson, Penei Sewell, Sam LaPorta, Terrion Arnold, Kerby Joseph, Brock Wright and Sione Vaki — keeping Detroit’s defensive backfield and offensive availability in flux ahead of the Eagles.