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Detroit Lions Offensive Position Battles Heat Up Against Pittsburgh

By Colton Wesley

Aug 12, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Jace Billingsley (16) celebrates his touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Heinz Field. Detroit won the game, 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 12, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Jace Billingsley (16) celebrates his touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half at Heinz Field. Detroit won the game, 30-17. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jul 29, 2016; Allen Park, MI, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Matthew Mulligan (82) and tight end Cole Wick (89) look on during practice at the Detroit Lions Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 29, 2016; Allen Park, MI, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Matthew Mulligan (82) and tight end Cole Wick (89) look on during practice at the Detroit Lions Training Facility. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Tight End

Cole Wick got the start on Friday and was taken out of the game with the starters after the first possession. He caught one pass for ten yards, but the fact that the Lions did not play him with the number-two offense seems to indicate that, for as long as Eric Ebron is out, Wick is the starter and the Lions will try to keep him healthy.

Matthew Mulligan, Orson Charles and Adam Fuehne all played significant minutes, however, none of them did much to make an impression one way or the other. Right now this position is entirely dependent on how both Ebron and Brandon Pettigrew‘s recoveries progress. Wick iscurrently entrenched as the number three.

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