This week, the Detroit Lions are expected to get back C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Alim McNeill—two players who can undoubtedly have a big impact for the team’s defense heading into their first postseason run in seven years.
A little less is known about the availability of young pass rusher James Houston, who has been on injured reserve since Week 2. Houston returned to practice last week, but coach Dan Campbell said on the radio Tuesday morning that he’s not expecting the pass rusher to play in the team’s Week 18 finale against the Minnesota Vikings.