Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez, Detroit Free Press
They placed one of their starting linebackers on injured reserve Saturday, and the Detroit Lions will be without another one today.
Christian Jones won't play against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers because of a shoulder injury he suffered in last week's loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
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The Lions placed middle linebacker Jarrad Davis on injured reserve Saturday after he suffered his second ankle injury of the season against the Vikings, and will play Jahlani Tavai, Devon Kennard and Jalen Reeves-Maybin as their starters.