Cleary was placed on the reserve/retired list by the Lions on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Cleary played seven games during the 2017 season with one start, and saw most of his snaps due to injuries to Rick Wagner and T.J. Lang. Detroit gave no reason for the 27-year-old's retirement, but recurring ankle injuries could have been the impetus.

Cleary (ankle) doesn't appear on the injury report in advance of Sunday's game against the Bengals.

EDGE Analysis

Clearly has only appeared in five games for the Lions this season, starting one of them. His rare availability Wednesday suggests he's on track to be available as depth at offensive line for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

The Bears have listed Cleary (ankle) as inactive for Saturday's matchup versus the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Although he was a full participant at practice throughout the week, the Lions have opted to keep Cleary on the sidelines Saturday. His next chance to suit up will be the Lions' Week 16 contest against the Bengals.

Cleary (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Bears.

EDGE Analysis

Cleary was a full participant in practice all week but his status remains in question for Saturday's game. The Lions may need the reserve tackle to play with Rick Wagner (ankle) and Travis Swanson (concussion) already ruled out for the contest and T.J. Lang (foot) also questionable.

Cleary (ankle) was a full participant in practice Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Cleary returns to practice after missing last Sunday's game due to an ankle injury. Although he is a reserve on the depth chart, Cleary could see an expanded role with T.J. Lang (foot) and Rick Wagner (ankle) nursing injuries.

Cleary (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

EDGE Analysis

Cleary was originally considered questionable for Sunday's tilt after suffering an ankle injury during Wednesday's practice, but he was ultimately ruled out prior to kickoff. The Lions will be thin up front with starting right tackle Ricky Wagner (ankle, back) sidelined as well.

Cleary (ankle) is questionable to play in Sunday's game against the Ravens.

EDGE Analysis

Cleary injured his ankle during Wednesday's practice, according to Will Burchfield of CBS Detroit. His absence would trim the depth of an offensive line that will be without stud tackle Rick Wagner (ankle/back) and possibly 2016 Pro Bowl guard T.J. Lang (foot).

Cleary (ankle) was a full participant in practice Thursday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cleary missed Sunday night's loss to the Steelers due to an ankle ailment, but it appears the lineman is now back to full health. Look for him to resume his reserve role behind starter Rick Wagner.

Cleary (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Cleary injured his ankle in Week 6 against the Saints and wasn't able to get back on the practice field until Friday, when he practiced on a limited basis. His next chance to play will be in Week 9 against the Packers.

Cleary signed a contract with the Lions on Tuesday, the Lions' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cleary spent the 2016 campaign with the Cowboys, playing in 13 games with one start. After failing to make a regular season roster out of the gates, Clearly will now join the Lions after they lost fellow tackle Corey Robinson (foot) to IR. The 27-year-old should jump in as additional depth.