not Lions related but it is Thursday related.
Pittsburgh Steelers
WR Hines Ward (rest) returned for the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 15.
Pittsburgh Steelers RB
Willie Parker (toe) practiced Thursday, Oct. 15.
Mendy has a bug but is expected back Friday.
Pittsburgh Steelers SS
Troy Polamalu (knee) practiced Thursday, Oct. 15, and he is expected to start Week 6.
Seahawks WR
Nate Burleson (back) was a limited participant in practice again Thursday, the Tacoma News Tribune reports. Assuming he suits up Sunday, he'd be facing a Cards' D that has allowed an average of 303 passing yards per game early.
Panthers RB
Jonathan Stewart (Achilles') practiced fully Thursday, the Panthers' official site reports.
New Orleans Saints RB
Pierre Thomas (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 15. He should be able to play even though head coach Sean Payton said the injury has been lingering.
Browns RB
Jamal Lewis (hamstring) practiced fully Thursday, the Browns' official site reports.
WR Jerricho Cotchery (hamstring) missed practice again Thursday, Jets coach Rex Ryan said "it doesn't look real good" for Cotchery's chances of playing this week. Clowney?