Ahead of its Christmas Day showdown at the Minnesota Vikings (7-8), the Detroit Lions (8-7) elevated a pair from its practice squad. The Lions elevated Kingsley Eguakun, who just made his first career start last week for the Lions at center against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and tight end Giovanni Ricci.

The Detroit Lions officially released their injury designation report, prior to their Week 17 road contest against the Minnesota Vikings. Two players have been

David Montgomery and Avonte Maddox were listed as non-participants on the Detroit Lions' estimated practice report Tuesday because of an illness.

Amon-Ra St. Brown injury listed as a knee by Lions. Taylor Decker and Avonte Maddox also listed as non-participants on Lions injury report Monday.

The Detroit Lions returned to the practice field on Thursday afternoon, ahead of the team's Week 16 home contest against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Those not spotted at the portion of practice open to the media included center Graham Glasgow and safety Kerby Joseph.

*The Lions conducted a walkthrough on Wednesday. Practice participation designations for that day are based on estimations.

This ex-Detroit draft pick will now play under a pair of former Lions coordinators from his time with the organization.