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Detroit Lions lose starting DL Nick Williams to shoulder injury vs. Green Bay Packers

First, it was the Detroit Lions secondary that was riddled with injuries. Now, it's the team's defensive line.

The Lions downgraded starting defensive tackle Nick Williams to out for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers because of a shoulder injury.

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Williams, who had two tackles in his Lions debut against his old team the Chicago Bears last week, was a limited participant in practice all week and was listed as questionable on the team's injury report.

His absence means Da'Shawn Hand will play a bigger role up front, alongside starters Danny Shelton and Trey Flowers.