Report: Lions could red-light RB Reggie Bush on Sunday

Ward sustained the injury Sunday against New Orleans.

"[We] don't expct him to play this week," Fangio said.

Irving had started all but three games in his four-year career. He ends this season having contributed a career-high 46 tackles.

"We're trying to get Corarrelle involved in the offense," Zimmer told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "We'd love for him to be involved but guys have to make sure that they are in the right places all the time."

Patterson appeared to have righted himself by catching six passes for 86 yards against Tampa Bay in Week 8, but followed that by snagging just one Sunday against Washington. "We completed 26 balls (against the Buccaneers)," said offensive coordinator Norv Turner. "I don't care who they go to, to be honest with you."

The rookie played in three games early this season.

The rookie had been on the Steelers practice squad.

Hayden (groin) and Menelik (concussion) had missed Wednesday’s practice

Both appear destined to play Sunday against Minnesota - Marshall has already expressed his intention to be active.

Ihedigbo, who missed the first three games of the season with a pinched nerve in his neck, has started every game since. There has been no indication yet that his latest absence will result in him missing the Week 11 game against Miami.