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Detroit Lions' first-round pick Jeff Okudah not expected to play vs. Chicago Bears

The Detroit Lions will have to wait at least one more week to see their first-round draft pick on the field.

NFL Network reported Sunday that rookie cornerback Jeff Okudah is not expected to play in the Lions' season-opener against the Chicago Bears.

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Okudah missed practice time Thursday and Friday because of a hamstring injury. He was not expected to start against the Bears, but was in line to see playing time as a backup to Desmond Trufant and Amani Oruwariye.