Tim Twentyman
Senior Writer
Detroit Lions fans will get their first look at newly acquired wide receiver Donovan s-Jones today as the Lions host the Chicago Bears at Ford Field.
s-Jones is active for Detroit for the first time since the team traded for the veteran receiver at the trade deadline. He had just eight receptions for 97 yards in seven games with Cleveland to begin this season, but he's coming off a 2022 season that saw him catch 61 passes for 839 yards and three touchdowns. s-Jones, 6-2, 204, can play outside or inside and has special teams value as well. With him active today vs. the Bears the Lions have made rookie wide receiver Antoine Green inactive.
Shuffling around upfront along their offensive line has been nothing new for the Lions this season with left tackle Taylor Decker, center Frank Ragnow and Jackson all missing time this year. Kayode Awosika is likely to start in place of Jackson today, but the Lions also have Colby Sorsdal and Dan Skipper active and available to step in if needed.
Detroit elevated defensive lineman Quinton Bohanna from the practice squad on Saturday and he's going to get an opportunity to play today with Levi Onwuzurike, Isaiah Buggs and Brodric Martin all inactive upfront on defense. At 6-foot-4, 338 pounds, Bohanna adds some beef and experience to the line having 27 games and 10 starts under his belt with Dallas the last two seasons.
View photos from the Detroit Lions practice on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (26) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions cornerback Cameron Sutton (1) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone (34) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Maurice Alexander (15) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson (97) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Dylan Drummond (83) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Josh Reynolds (8) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Charles Harris (53) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Antoine Green (80) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Daurice Fountain (84) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Jermar Jefferson (39) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions running back Craig Reynolds (13) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions defensive lineman Romeo Okwara (95) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Anthony Pittman (57) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions wide receiver Daurice Fountain (84) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) during practice at the Lions training facility in Allen Park, MI on November 17, 2023. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)
"Those guys know they've got to earn their reps and we say early in the week, 'Man, you've got to earn it and you'll get an opportunity. And if you prove that you're worthy of it, then we'll put you in the game,'" Lions head coach Dan Campbell said this week when asked Bohanna.
"So, yeah, all of those guys know that are on the vet squad, that they're going to have an opportunity, and most of those guys are ones that have been here for the duration."
Cornerback Steven Gilmore and linebacker Trevor Nowaske round out today's inactive list for Detroit.
news
Tim Twentyman recaps the Detroit Lions' 31-26 victory over the Chicago Bears.
news
Tim Twentyman takes a look at five things to watch in Sunday's Lions-Bears matchup.
news
Tim Twentyman covers all the Detroit Lions news of the day including injury updates, preparing for the Chicago Bears and more.
news
Tim Twentyman answers 10 fan-submitted questions as the Detroit Lions prepare for their Week 11 matchup vs. the Chicago Bears.
news
Tim Twentyman covers all the Detroit Lions news of the day including running back David Montgomery playing against his former team, wide receiver Jameson Williams' impact and more.
news
Catch up on all the news from the coordinator media sessions with Aaron Glenn, Ben Johnson, and Dave Fipp.
news
Find out what the Chicago Bears are saying as they prepare for their Week 11 matchup vs. the Detroit Lions.
news
Tim Twentyman covers all the Detroit Lions news of the day including roster moves, preparing for a division matchup and more.
news
Tim Twentyman takes a look at where all four teams in the NFC North stand heading into Week 11of the 2023 NFL season.
news
Tim Twentyman covers all the key questions from head coach Dan Campbell's Monday press conference.
news
Tim Twentyman and Mike O'Hara share their observations from the Detroit Lions' 41-38 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.
No portion of this site may be reproduced without the express written permission of the Detroit Lions. © 2023 Detroit Lions, Ltd.
