ALLEN PARK -- Matt Patrica drew a lot of attention for practicing in the snow before playing inside against Carolina a couple weeks ago. He later defended the decision in a lengthy statement.
Then he went out and beat the Panthers 21-20.
So it should come as little surprise the Lions were back outdoors Wednesday, despite wind chills that dipped into the teens in Allen Park. Hey, Patricia was even wearing shorts for the workout, which was Detroit's first full practice since the Panthers game because of the Thanksgiving schedule.
The Lions (4-7) lost that holiday game to Chicago, and have won just once in their last five games.