Detroit Lions cornerback Nevin Lawson was one of four players to miss practice on Thursday. He was listed on the Detroit Lions practice report as out with an illness after being a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Guard T.J. Lang and tight end Michael Roberts, who both missed practice on Wednesday, were absent once again with the same injury. LeGarrette Blount, who sat out Wednesday with an illness, returned as a limited participant on Thursday.
Linebacker Eli Harold missed the second straight practice due to a not injury related reason.