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Update on Lions pass rusher is sure to ramp up calls for re-signing Za'Darius Smith

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell told reporters on Thursday that EDGE Josh Paschal is likely to return later than originally hoped for, as he was expected to be practicing again by September.

Paschal, who has been on the active/non-football injury list since last month, was expected to be back sometime early this season, but likely not by Week 1 against the Green Bay Packers. Now, it's sounding like Paschal will once again get designated as an NFI before the season begins as he's not ready just yet to provide help to the Lions' pass rush.