Pettigrew (elbow) was a limited participant at Wednesday's practice, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free

EDGE Analysis

Pettigrew has already missed a combined five contests this season due to hamstring and knee concerns, but his upper body is now the issue for the veteran tight end. If he ends his absence at two games Sunday against the Chiefs in London, he's unlikely to be a factor in the offense, as the Lions' top pass-catchers are healthy at the moment.

Pettigrew (knee) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Vikings.

EDGE Analysis

Pettigre will sit for a fifth time in seven games, with his only appearances coming in Weeks 1 and 5. It's a small loss for the Detroit running game, but with Eric Ebron (knee) listed as probable, Pettigrew's limited receiving skills won't be missed.

Pettigrew (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

In the current campaign, Pettigrew has been beset by injuries to his hamstring and now knee, limiting him to two appearances in six games. Fellow tight end Eric Ebron (calf) appears to be closing in on a return himself after practicing on a limited basis last week, but the week of preparation will ultimately determine who composes the Lions' TE corps Sunday versus the Vikings.

Pettigrew (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Pettigrew wasn't listed on the Lions' injury report this week, as he apparently developed the knee ailment late in the weekend. His absence is quite untimely for Detroit, as the team will also be without the services of Eric Ebron (knee) on Sunday. That leaves Tim Wright as the Lions' lone active tight end.

Pettigrew has developed a knee injury and is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, MLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pettigrew was expected to get significant playing with Eric Ebron (knee) already being ruled out for the game. This development leaves Tim Wright as the lone healthy tight end.

Pettigrew (hamstring) is listed as active Sunday against the Cardinals, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Making his first appearance since Week 1, Pettigrew could make an immediate impact due to Eric Ebron's (knee) absence. However, Pettigrew has been targeted only 16 times in 15 games since the start of the 2014 season.

Pettigrew (hamstring) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Pettigrew would normally be restricted to a role that's mostly focused on in-line blocking, but with Eric Ebron (knee) out for at least one week, Pettigrew could see some extra targets in his return from a three-game absence. He still offers minimal upside in the passing game, and Tim Wright will likely absorb some of Ebron's snaps.

Pettigrew (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, Josh Katzenstein of the Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Wednesday marks Pettigrew's first practice since sustaining the hamstring injury Sept. 13, and he could be ready for the Lions' Week 5 matchup against the Cardinals. Fellow tight end Eric Ebron (knee) is also banged up and expected to sit out a couple weeks, which would likely promote Pettigrew to the starting spot for the time being. Tim Wright would also likely see more snaps in Ebron's absence.

Pettigrew (hamstring) will take part in practice this week, and if he avoids a setback, he's expected to play Sunday against the Cardinals, Adam Caplan of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pettigrew has done very little since sustaining a hamstring injury in the opener, but it appears as if he'll make initial attempts to return to the field this week. On Monday night, fellow tight end Eric Ebron suffered a knee injury that has placed his immediate availability in question, necessitating Pettigrew's presence in the offense. Expect the week of preparation to determine the eventual TE pecking order Sunday.

Pettigrew (hamstring) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Seahawks, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Although he was able to do some running off to the side of Friday's practice, Pettigrew will have to wait at least another week to make his return to game action. Eric Ebron will continue to play the majority of offensive snaps as a pass-catcher and in-line blocker in Pettigrew's absence.