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It serves as a reminder, with the Lions playing the Browns this weekend, that Detroit still hasn't found anything close to a replacement for NT Shaun Rogers since trading him to Cleveland prior to the 2008 season.

Wake Forest's Brandon Ghee is among the possible cover cornerback candidates near the top of the 2010 draft's second round.

The Detroit Lions have good news and bad news on the linebacker front for Sunday's game at Minnesota.

Brad Childress did not hide his displeasure over several officiating calls in his team's 27-10 victory against the Lions on Sunday, but the Vikings coach showed restraint when asked about those plays Monday.

Lions kicker Jason Hanson has seen it all before. The eventual slide toward oblivion -- 0-16, 3-13, 2-14 -- has happened time and again over his previous 17 seasons in Detroit.

INACTIVE: WR Mike Hass, S Jamar Adams, G Mike Gibson, G Mansfield Wrotto, DT Red Bryant, WR Ben Obomanu, TE Cameron Morrah.

Seattle -- Lions receiver Calvin Johnson will start Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks, returning to the lineup after missing two games with a right knee injury.

Dynamic wide receiver Calvin Johnson is in the Detroit Lions' starting lineup for the first time in almost a month.

Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith returned to practice today, while wide receiver Calvin Johnson continued to show progress.

In the 2009 NFL draft the Detroit Lions drafted quarterback Matthew Stafford as the cornerstone of the franchise.

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson are both questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams.

Lions receiver Calvin Johnson was back at practice Thursday, catching passes from rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford.

Going into Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, the Detroit Lions were missing three of their starting defensive linemen: Sammie Hill, Jason Hunter and Dewayne White.

Three keys to Sunday's Packers-Lions game at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. The biggest factor on Sunday is the Lions' poor health, namely of quarterback Matthew Stafford and receiver Calvin Johnson.

The New York Jets are on the lookout for a nose tackle now that Kris Jenkins is lost for the year.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford moved well today in the portion of Detroit Lions practice open to reporters, but wide receiver Calvin Johnson was hobbling and not participating.

One of the most successful kickers ever to play at Lambeau Field is not a Packer.

For the second consecutive week -- and there'll be a handful more occasions this season -- Detroit is facing a 3-4 base defense in Green Bay.

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert We've got a light weekend schedule here in the NFC North, where Chicago and Green Bay are enjoying their bye.

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz should be commended for not accepting poor performances and having the fortitude to yank players off the field for shoddy play.