The Lions are optimistic about cornerback D.J. Reed's chances of returning for this week's game against the Giants.

Lions' Marcus Davenport, D.J. Reed, Malcolm Rodriguez and Miles Frazier were not activated and have been downgraded to OUT vs. the Eagles on SNF

Detroit Lions corner D.J. Reed is nearing a return to game action from the strained hamstring he suffered in a Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns

Allen Park — The Detroit Lions will try to beat the Philadelphia Eagles without at least three starters.

Reed officially started the 21-day window to return from Detroit's injured reserve list on Wednesday. He's been out since suffering a hamstring injury in the Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns, pulling up as he chased a Browns receiver down the field in coverage.

Detroit Lions cornerback Amik Robertson was back on the field Friday. But Terrion Arnold was not, for the third straight day.

The Detroit Lions may still need to wait for a couple of weeks until their star cornerback returns to action. Head coach Dan Campbell was asked about D.J. Reed's health prior to practice on Friday, as he has been rehabbing from a hamstring injury.

The Eagles don't want their defense to always save the day, but they're getting pretty good at it, and did just that in the Birds' 16-9 win over the Lions.

Partnering with his cousin, Lions pass rusher Al-Quadin Muhammad is expanding his footprint beyond football with a new upscale lounge.