Jason Cabinda practiced Wednesday for the first time this season and the veteran fullback could help the Detroit Lions replace T.J. Hockenson at tight end once he's ready to return from the physically unable to perform list.
Cabinda played as a hybrid fullback/tight end last season, when he caught four passes for 16 yards and had three carries for 23 yards in a mostly blocking role.
Cabinda missed the start of training camp and opened the season on the PUP list because of an ankle injury. He played 14 games and made four starts last season.