The Lions' tight end corps has been a banged up group this season. Brandon Pettigrew, Eric Ebron and Joseph Fauria have all missed time due to injury. When healthy, the trio have combined for 22 catches for 220 yards and one touchdown.
The production hasn't been there for Ebron, Pettigrew and Fauria, but offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi indicated Thursday he expects that to change when all three players return to the lineup. Lombardi added more plays have been called for the trio than they have executed.
"I think this will be a tight-end-friendly offense," he said, per the Detroit Free Press.
Pettigrew (foot) and Ebron (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday, while Fauria (ankle) practiced for a second straight day. The Lions play the Dolphins Week 10.