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Saylors (back) is active for Thursday's Week 13 matchup versus the Packers.

Saylors has been managing a back issue for most of November, and it caused him to sit out Week 10 against Washington. However, he's been able to play each of the past two weeks, and he's continued to work as the lead kick returner for the Lions. That will likely be Saylors' primary role again Thursday, as he has logged just seven offensive snaps through 10 games this year.

Hobbs (knee) is inactive for Thursday's matchup with the Lions, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

The cornerback was listed as limited for Green Bay's walkthrough Tuesday and entered Thursday with a questionable tag, but the turnaround was likely too fast for him to return to game action after missing the past three games. Hobbs has served in a rotational role for the Packers at corner this year, recording 19 tackles (10 solo) and a pass breakup. Bo Melton or Kamal Hadden could see more snaps in his absence.

Vaki (ankle) is active for Thursday's Thanksgiving matchup against Green Bay.

Vaki has been dealing with an ankle issue for the past two weeks and was deemed limited in all three of Detroit's practice walkthroughs this week. He's going to be able to suit up, though he probably won't see a lot of work on offense. Vaki has taken just two offensive snaps over five games this season, but he's also contributed on special teams, including as a kick returner.

Arnold (concussion) is active for Thursday's Week 13 tilt against the Packers.

Arnold suffered a concussion in Week 10 against Washington and missed Detroit's subsequent two games. The second-year cornerback has since cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and will return to action Thursday. Arnold should return to his starting slot, thus sending Rock Ya-Sin back into a rotational role.

Walker (neck) is inactive for Thursday's clash with the Lions, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

The starting middle linebacker suffered the injury in Week 11 versus the Giants, missed Week 12 against the Vikings and is now unable to make the quick turnaround for a Thanksgiving Day game. Walker entered the day with a questionable tag, so it seems like he has a decent shot to return for Green Bay's Week 14 matchup with Chicago. Meanwhile, in his absence Thursday, Isaiah McDuffie and Ty'Ron Hopper should see more snaps.

Nixon (neck) is active for Thursday's Week 13 matchup against Detroit, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.

Nixon missed the second half of last Sunday's win over Minnesota due to a neck stinger, but the issue won't cost him any additional time. He'll therefore settle into his regular starting role at cornerback alongside Carrington Valentine.

Golden (wrist) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Lions.

After being listed as limited on Green Bay's Week 13 injury report Monday through Wednesday, Golden -- who also was inactive this past Sunday against the Vikings -- approached Thursday's contest listed as questionable. In Golden's continued absence, Christian Watson, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks are in line to lead the Packers' WR corps versus Detroit, with Malik Heath, Bo Melton and Will Sheppard available to mix in. Golden's next chance to see game action will arrive Sunday, Dec. 7 against the Bears.

TeSlaa (hand) is active for Thursday's Thanksgiving matchup against Green Bay.

TeSlaa emerged with a hand injury on Monday's estimated practice report, and he was deemed limited throughout the week. He's ultimately going to be able to play and could be in store for a significant number of offensive snaps with fellow WR Kalif Raymond (ankle) ruled out, per Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site. The Lions' top two tight ends -- Sam LaPorta (back - IR) and Brock Wright (neck) -- also are missing Week 13, which boosts TeSlaa's outlook even more.

Gordon (calf) is in line to be activated from injured reserve in time for Friday's game against the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The cornerback practiced in full Wednesday, so he appears to be good to go. Gordon has only appeared in two games this season while dealing with lower-body injuries. The 2022 second-round pick played on at least 60 percent of the defensive snaps in each of the games he did suit up for, and he started 13 of the 15 contests he appeared in a year ago.

Johnson (groin) is set to be activated from injured reserve ahead of Friday's matchup with the Eagles, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

The cornerback has logged four consecutive full practices going into the game, so he looks ready to go. Johnson missed all of training camp and the preseason with the groin injury, sat out Week 1, aggravated the injury in Week 2, had surgery in late September and has been out ever since. The sixth-year pro made the Pro Bowl the last two years and the All-Pro team in 2023.