Detroit Lions WR Patrick Edwards (ankle) hopes to be one of the players to step up and fill the void of WR Nate Burleson (forearm). However, he needs to get over his high ankle sprain first. ‘(The Lions) are looking for us to contribute and make some plays and step up in the passing game,’ Edwards said. ‘I’m really anxious to get back and make some plays.’
Lions | Patrick Edwards hopes to fill void

Detroit Lions DE Devin Taylor is expected to be active in Week 4 following the season0ending injury to DE Jason Jones (knee).
Lions | Devin Taylor expected to be active

The Detroit Lions claimed DT D’Anthony smith off waivers from the Seattle Seahawks Wednesday, Sept. 25. The move is pending Smith passing his physical.
Lions | D’Anthony Smith claimed

Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson is not expected to be shadowed by Chicago Bears CB Charles Tillman (groin, knee) in Week 4 like usual. Tillman is dealing with an assortment of injuries, and he said Wednesday, Sept. 25, he expects to be used ‘just on the right side.’
Lions | Calvin Johnson might have easier time Sunday

Chicago Bears CB Charles Tillman (groin, knee) will not be matched up against Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson for the entire game in Week 4. ‘As of now I’m just on the right side,’ Tillman said.
Bears | Charles Tillman won’t shadow Calvin Johnson

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Gerald McCoy (ankle) and CB Rashaan Melvin (hamstring) each took part in a full practice Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Buccaneers | Two able to fully participate

Tampa Bay Buccaneers TE Tom Crabtree (ankle) was listed as a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Buccaneers | Tom Crabtree limited

Tampa Bay Buccaneers OT Gabe Carimi (illness), DT Gary Gibson (back) and DT Derek Landri (knee) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 25.
Buccaneers | Three do not practice