Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew drew at least 100 targets in three of the previous four years, but under new coach Jim Caldwell, Pettigrew is almost strictly being used as a blocker, reports MLive.com. Pettigrew has been targeted eight times in six games, catching five passes for 40 yards.
"We're trying to do what's best for us to get in the end zone," Caldwell told the website.
The Lions are using tight ends Eric Ebron and Joseph Fauria as pass catchers.