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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.

Daunte Culpepper appears likely to start at quarterback for the Lions on Sunday against Pittsburgh.

Wednesday is the most important day of practice during the NFL week primarily because it reflects who is still hurting from the previous Sunday.

Hunter Hillenmeyer is injured in the 3rd quarter of 25-19 win over Seattle. October 2, 2009 While Lance Briggs returned to practice Thursday with a sore left foot, fellow linebacker Hunter Hillenmeyer is expected to miss Sunday's game with a rib injury.

Detroit Lions starting running back Kevin Smith is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.

For the Lions, even one win is a golden marketing tool. The Lions felt an immediate impact from last week's 19-14 victory over the Washington Redskins.