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Detroit Lions’ Season Comes Down To Week 17 vs. Green Bay Packers

By Colton Wesley

Dec 26, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is chased by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Sean Lee (50) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 26, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) is chased by Dallas Cowboys outside linebacker Sean Lee (50) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) runs the ball toward Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick (25) runs the ball toward Minnesota Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter (99) during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 16-13. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

Injury Report

Riddick to IR, Swanson doubtful, Levy, Slay, Reiff all questionable

Running back Theo Riddick will miss the rest of the season with a wrist injury after being placed on injured reserve on Saturday. He was designated as out on Friday after missing practice all week. Center Travis Swanson (concussion) is doubtful after being limited in practice all week.

Linebacker DeAndre Levy is once again questionable with a knee injury after making his return to the lineup in December. Cornerback Darius Slay (hamstring) and wide receiver Andre Roberts (shoulder) are both questionable after missing last week’s game and being limited participants in practice on Friday. Tackle Riley Reiff (hip) was a late addition to the injury report on Saturday and is questionable. Quarterback Matthew Stafford continues to practice and play while wearing a glove to support his right middle finger.

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Green Bay will be without running back Eddie Lacy and cornerback Sam Shields, both of whom are on injured reserve. Running back James Starks is out with a concussion.

Wide receiver Randall Cobb (ankle) did not practice all week and is listed as questionable. Linebacker Jayrone Elliott, cornerback Damarious Randall, linebacker Joe Thomas (back) and offensive lineman JC Tretter (knee) are all questionable after being limited on Friday.

News and Notes

Lions sign CB Butler, add WR Billingsley from practice squad

The Lions tried once again to address the lack of depth at cornerback by signing last year’s Lambeau hero Crezdon Butler earlier this week. Butler will likely immediately see action for the Lions’ defense, especially in the nickel.

Detroit also added to its wide receiver depth by signing rookie UDFA Jace Billingsley to the 53-man roster from the practice squad on Saturday. Billingsley had been on the practice squad since being added to it following the preseason and also has some experience returning kicks. Billingsley fills the spot vacated by Theo Riddick on the roster after the latter was placed on injured reserve. The Lions also added tight end Kennard Backman to the practice squad to fill the spot left by Billingsley.

With Andre Roberts questionable for Sunday, Detroit might need the depth at receiver that Billingsley provides as well as another kick returning option. The Lions also recently added wide receiver TJ Jones to the roster from the practice squad and activated him for Monday night’s game against Dallas.

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