Thursday's NFL injury and roster news for Week 12
The breakout of D'Andre Swift is still on hold.
The emerging rookie running back officially was inactive for the Lions' Thanksgiving Day loss to the Texans. Swift was listed as questionable after missing the previous week with a concussion.
His absence again paved the way for Adrian Peterson to start and Kerryon Johnson to split carries. It wasn't a winning formula against the Panthers either, as Detroit was shut out in Week 11 while held to 40 rushing yards. The Lions had scored at least 20 points in every other game this season, with Swift pacing the backfield with 4.7 yards per carry, six touchdowns and 31 receptions.
Detroit (4-7) was looking to find that production elsewhere in what was a must-win situation as it concerns the playoffs.
Cornerback Desmond Trufant was ruled out against the Texans after suffering a hamstring injury in the first half.
Here's other news, injuries and transactions we're tracking on Thursday:
