Posted by John Niyo (The Detroit News) on Wed, Nov 18, 2009 at 12:11 PM
Wednesday injury update: Five sit, Loper at RG, D. Williams out
Quick injury update from practice: Guard Stephen Peterman (ankle), linebacker Ernie Sims (hamstring), defensive end Dewayne White (toe), safety Kalvin Pearson (hamstring) and receiver Derrick Williams (hip) all are sitting out today.
Of that group, I'd expect White to play Sunday. Not sure what Williams' status is. The rest are likely out, though we'll see what they have to say after practice today.
Daniel Loper will replace Peterman at right guard, with Dylan Gandy and newly-acquired Melvin Fowler as the backup guards. Gandy and Jon Jansen should remain the active backup OL guys against the Browns.
Rookie Aaron Brown, benched last week at Minnesota, could return to the lineup as the primary kick returner if Williams can't play.
