James could be promoted from the Lions' practice squad for this Sunday's game against the Eagles, the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

James signed with the Detroit earlier this week in wake of injuries to the team's running back stable and could be promoted to the Lions' active roster already this weekend. With Ameer Abdullah (foot) on injured reserve and Dwayne Washington (ankle) unable to practice all week, Theo Riddick and Zach Zenner embody Detroit's lone healthy options at the position, which could allow James to make his debut this weekend as a depth option. The 25-year-old James last played in 2014 for the Buccaneers and boasts 332 rushing yards on 79 career attempts.