Detroit Lions Weblog

DE White Likely Out Sunday, TE Owens Signed, Kevin Jones

The Lions are not likely to have the services of DE DeWayne White this Sunday.   He has a tricep injury and may be ultimately be lost for the season, a huge blow.   In his place, Kalimba “The Injured Ghost” Edwards, Jared DeVries, and Corey Smith are going to have to amp up their production significantly.

The Lions signed blocking TE John Owens recently and returned young TE Rudy Sylvan to their practice squad.  Owens will likely be utilized to assist George Foster (of the famed Lions “Maginot Line”) in pass blocking against Michael Strahan and company this Sunday.  Owens, who was originally drafted by the Lions during Millen’s first draft, will also help in short yardage and goal line situations.

Kevin Jones is not likely to be in full capacity in either of the next two games.   The Lions will likely have to activate Tatum Bell and make Jones inactive for one of the two games.   T.J. Duckett and Aveion Cason will each have to assume a heavier workload, too.  

A pair of “hosses” like Duckett and the Giants Brandon Jacobs would be interesting to watch.   Hopefully, Duckett seizes the opportunity and can help the Lions maintain a more balanced offense.