Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game in Minnesota.
Pettigrew was a non-participant throughout the week of practice, after drawing just one target and suffering a hamstring injury during Week 1 against the Chargers. Eric Ebron impressed as the primary receiving tight end, with four receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown on five targets. Pettigrew's absence may impact the Detroit running game a bit, even though he's not a particularly good blocker.
With undersized Tim Wright the only other tight end on the roster, Ebron will presumably handle the in-line role, unless the Lions sign a blocking specialist before Sunday's game.