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Three members of the Lions' starting front seven did not participate in the portion of practice open to reporters today: linebackers Larry Foote and Ernie Sims, as well as defensive end Dewayne White.

Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson moved well in the portion of Wednesday's practice open to reporters.

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

Oh, what it's like to be a Lions fan. What a maddening thing when you live in a world of high draft picks and low scores.A When management consistently misses on can't-miss prospects and possible late-round gems turn out to be polished coal.

A week after getting heckled by a small group of fans late in a loss to St. Louis, Matthew Stafford might find himself in another awkward spot Sunday at Seattle: getting harassed by Seahawks rookie Aaron Curry, the linebacker Lions fans were clamoring for as the top pick before the draft in April.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz said Friday he's "optimistic" that both receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith will play Sunday at Seattle.

Lions running back Kevin Smith returned to practice Thursday after sitting out Wednesday with a shoulder injury.

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz said today that wide receiver Calvin Johnson probably still will be a game-time decision Sunday at Seattle, even though Johnson seemed to move well in practice on his injured right knee.

The intention is clear. The results are not. Coach Jim Schwartz lamented his team's reliance on "small ball" offensively after their 17-10 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford isn't the only rookie returning to the Lions' lineup today against St.

At some point in the 2009 NFL season, the Detroit Lions needed to find a time to exhale.

The Lions' top young offensive players - quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson - will not play today against the Packers because of right knee injuries.

The Lions were on the field for the second practice of their bye week this morning, though a number of players did not participate in the portion open to the media.

The Lions and linebacker Larry Foote have not discussed a contract extension. They're 1-5, and it's early yet.

Calvin Johnson is one of the most physically gifted athletes in the NFL, a guy that completely changes the complexion of a game -- even if he doesn't catch a single pass.

The last time rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford tested his injured right knee, it was Oct.

As expected, there were some familiar faces -- a welcome sight for the coaching staff -- back at practice as the Lions returned from their bye weekend.

The Lions' three-day break ends when they return to practice Tuesday in Allen Park, and the big mystery remains whether or not Matthew Stafford -- as well as Calvin Johnson -- will be on the field as something other than bystanders.

The Lions were on the field for the second practice of their bye week this morning, though a number of players did not participate in the portion open to the media.

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- It was only one word, but it might have been the best word Detroit Lions fans could hear after Detroit was ripped 26-0 by the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday.