Lions to start rookie CB Jonte Green
October, 22, 2012
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By
Kevin Seifert | ESPN.com
CHICAGO -- The Soldier Field grounds crew began removing a protective tarp here at about 6:30 p.m., two hours before kickoff between the Detroit Lions and Chicago Bears. It hasn't rained since early afternoon in downtown Chicago, so for the moment the field is dry.
Let's review some relevant pregame news from the Lions' perspective:
Let's review some relevant pregame news from the Lions' perspective:
- The Lions gave themselves some last-second breathing room at cornerback, singing veteran Justin Miller and releasing linebacker Doug Hogue. That gives the Lions four cornerbacks for this game, two of which were signed in the past week. Chris Houston and rookie Jonte Green will start. They'll be backed up by Miller and Alphonso Smith. As expected, Jacob Lacey (concussion) and Bill Bentley (shoulder) are inactive.
- Defensive tackle Corey Williams (knee) is active but won't start, according to the Lions. Nick Fairley will make his second consecutive start.
- Finally, the Lions will once again go with Joique Bell as Mikel Leshoure's backup at running back. Kevin Smith is inactive.
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