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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.

Paschal (back) wasn't activated off the NFI list before the expiration of his 21-day practice window and is therefore ineligible to play for the remainder of this season, Christian Booher of SI.com reports.

Paschal was placed on the non-football injury list in August due to a back injury. He was designated to return Nov. 5, thus opening his 21-day window for activation. It appeared Paschal could be on the verge of returning when he was deemed a full participant in Monday's practice walkthrough, but he was labeled as DNP both Tuesday and Wednesday, and Detroit ultimately decided that he's not far enough in his recovery to suit up this season. Paschal's future with the team is very murky, as he's in the final year of his rookie contract.

Covey was signed from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday, Chris McPherson of the Eagles' official site reports.

Covey is replacing safety Andrew Mukuba, who suffered an ankle injury last week against Dallas and landed on injured reserve. The wide receiver and return specialist has mostly seen action in the latter role in his career, producing more than 300 punt-return yards in both the 2022 and 2023 campaigns. That's where Covey may see action Friday against the Bears, especially with Xavier Gipson dealing with a shoulder injury and having lost a fumble last week against the Cowboys.