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There's quite a bit of injury news for the Detroit Lions following their first practice of the week. Let's start with some good news: Defensive end Ziggy Ansah returned to practice on a limited basis, indicating that he's on track to return to action this week. It also looks like cornerback Bill Bentley is on track to return this week after practicing, and this is a pretty good sign that wide receiver Nate Burleson will play on Sunday as well:
Nate Burleson took install reps with the first team for the first time since his accident. Looks on track to return Sunday
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) November 20, 2013
On a not so positive note, safety Glover Quin missed Wednesday's practice and was seen wearing a walking boot. He left Sunday's game early with an ankle injury, but he said on Wednesday that the walking boot isn't new. He also said that he expects to play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hopefully that will indeed be the case.
A couple other notes from Wednesday: Running back Joique Bell missed practice, but Dave Birkett reports that he was "walking fine." Also, tight end Brandon Pettigrew had a "large wrap" on his left knee, per Kyle Meinke.
Here's the Lions' full injury report for Wednesday:
RB Joique Bell (Achilles) - Did not practice
WR Calvin Johnson (knee) - Did not practice
WR Nate Burleson (forearm) - Limited in practice
TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) - Limited in practice
OT Corey Hilliard (knee) - Fully practiced
DE Ziggy Ansah (ankle) - Limited in practice
DE Israel Idonije (knee) - Limited in practice
DT Andre Fluellen (thigh) - Limited in practice
CB Bill Bentley (knee) - Limited in practice
CB Jonte Green (illness) - Did not practice
S Louis Delmas (knee) - Limited in practice
S Glover Quin (ankle) - Did not practice