You'd love to see Matthew Stafford fling aside his shoulder wrap and trot onto the field to throw more touchdown passes Thursday.

The Lions lost right guard Stephen Peterman for the season because of an ankle injury.

It's no secret Gosder Cherilus is still struggling with his technique in his second year as the Lions' starting right tackle.

The Lions actually got a head start on their lengthy postgame injury report Sunday.

To Pettigrew or not to Pettigrew, that is the question. Some Detroit Lions fans are still bitter about the team's second pick in the first round tight end Brandon Pettigrew.

Allen Park -- Detroit's youth movement spent much of Sunday's 27-10 loss at Minnesota spinning its wheels.

The Detroit Lions came out of the 27-10 loss at Minnesota with several injuries.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Here's a lasting image from Sunday's 27-10 loss to the Vikings: After running back Adrian Peterson rumbled 27 yards to the Detroit 1, two Lions lay injured on the turf.

For a team that has been vastly inconsistent in a lot of ways this season, the Detroit Lions are showing how steadily dependable they are in one area.

How do you stop Vikings defensive end Jared Allen? "Probably shoot him," said Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham, who once coached him in Kansas City.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz has gone back to Manny Ramirez at left guard, at least for the time being.

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There are friends, and then there are enemies. Jared Allen, the NFL's sack leader for the Minnesota Vikings, will see some of both when he lines up against the Lions at the Metrodome on Sunday.

If you don't mind, Jim Schwartz will take a pass on his first midterm exam as the Lions' head coach.

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.

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.

Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert I thought you produced a constructive and lively discussion this week on the future of Detroit.

Brandon Pettigrew shares some excitement at the "Lions Uncaged" event during training camp, but fans might be getting too critical too quickly toward the Detroit Lions' rookie tight end.

The Miami Dolphins signed rookie offensive tackle Lydon Murtha, right, off the Detroit Lions practice squad.

GREEN BAY, Wis. - 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.