Lions LT Jeff Backus (hamstring) is officially doubtful for Thursday's game against the Texans. According to NFL.com's Albert Breer, it's "almost a sure thing" Backus sits out, ending his streak of 186 consecutive starts. It's bad news for Matthew Stafford, though he has a capable fill-in in first-round pick Riley Reiff. Backus is week-to-week.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz has deemed LT Jeff Backus "doubtful" to play on Thanksgiving due to his hamstring injury. First-round pick Riley Reiff will replace Backus on Matthew Stafford's blindside. This will be Backus' first missed game of his 12-year career. Backus, along with concussed cornerback Drayton Florence, will now target a Week 13 return.

Coach Jim Schwartz admitted that LT Jeff Backus (hamstring) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Texans.

Lions LT Jeff Backus limped off the field with a right hamstring injury in Sunday's game versus the Packers. Backus has been a rock in pass protection this season. First-round rookie Riley Reiff has come on as his replacement. Backus has started 186 straight games, the longest active streak by any offensive player.

Lions LT Jeff Backus (finger) is expected to play in Sunday's game against the Vikings. Backus was a late addition to the Week 10 injury report, but it's not a major concern. He's officially listed as "probable." Backus has never missed a game in his entire career with the Lions.

Lions LT Jeff Backus (thumb) returned to a limited practice Thursday. Backus doesn't want to give first-round rookie Riley Reiff an opening. He's back at practice with his right thumb in a cast despite what suffering what appeared to be a break on Saturday. Backus has started a remarkable 176 straight games for the Lions.

Lions LT Jeff Backus is wearing a hard cast on his injured right thumb. Backus was initially sporting only a brace after injuring his thumb in practice on Saturday, but it sounds like he's dealing with a break. The injury shouldn't affect his Week 1 status, but could sideline him for a majority of the preseason. The silver lining is the Lions can now can first-round pick Riley Reiff some valuable first-team reps at left tackle.

Lions LT Jeff Backus (biceps surgery) was a full participant at OTAs and minicamp. Backus will turn 35 in September, but he's started all 176 games in his 11-year career. He signed a new two-year deal with the Lions in March, confirming they have no immediate concerns about his health. If first-round rookie Riley Reiff is going to crack the starting lineup this season, it will likely come at the expense of right tackle Gosder Cherilus.

Lions LT Jeff Backus (biceps surgery) has been participating in the team's offseason training the past three weeks. Backus says he's right on schedule in his recovery from January surgery. He's expected to be on the field for OTAs, even if his participation level is scaled back to next to nothing. Owner of a 177 consecutive games streak, Backus is a good bet to be ready to go by training camp.

Lions president Tom Lewand confirmed Thursday that the team expects LT Jeff Backus (biceps tear) to be a full-go by training camp. Backus could even get in some work at post-draft OTAs. While the 34-year-old may have one more season left as a starter, the Lions need to start thinking about the future of their tackle position sooner rather than later. RT Gosder Cherilus is in a contract year, and Backus isn't long for the league.