The Detroit Lions will be missing a starter along their offensive line today as they host the Green Bay Packers on Thanksgiving, but they also get a starter back along their defensive front.
Center Graham Glasgow has been dealing with a knee injury that prevented him from participating in Detroit's walkthroughs this week. He will miss his first game of the season because of it. Veteran Trystan Colon could step in at center with the team also elevating center Kingsley Eguakun from the practice squad.
One key development as it pertains to Detroit's center position is the team reinstating Frank Ragnow from the Reserve/Retired List ahead of Wednesday's 4 p.m. deadline to do so. He's been placed on Exempt/Commissioner Permission List. Detroit's All-Pro center is expected to be back in the lineup soon.
Detroit's defensive line is welcoming back edge rusher Marcus Davenport to the lineup for the first time since he injured his pectoral muscle Week 2 vs. Chicago. That should give Detroit's pass rush a boost against a Packers' offense that's allowed the fourth-fewest sacks in the NFL this season (17).
The Lions will also be without No. 3 receiver and punt and kickoff returner Kalif Raymond today as he's inactive dealing with an ankle injury suffered in last week's win over the Giants. Rookie wide receiver Dominic Lovett has experience returning punts and the Lions signed veteran wide receiver Tom Kennedy from the practice squad to the active roster. Kennedy also has experience returning kicks.
Tight end Brock Wright, who was filling in for the injured Sam LaPorta as Detroit's No. 1 tight end, is inactive today with a neck injury. Down their top two tight ends for today's contest against the Packers, Detroit will turn to Ross Dwelley, Anthony Firkser and Zach Horton at the position.
Joining Glasgow, Raymond and Wright on Detroit's inactive list today are: Safety Kerby Joseph, guard Miles Frazier, defensive lineman Tyler Lacy and defensive lineman Mekhi Wingo.
