-The Lions held a walkthrough on the indoor field today at the team's headquarters and practice facility in Allen Park. The team then attended the 13th Annual Detroit Lions Kickoff Luncheon at Ford Field before traveling to Buffalo.
-Following today's walkthrough, Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz informed the media that QB Matthew Stafford will begin the game at Buffalo and that QB Daunte Culpepper's availability will be a game-time decision.
-The Lions have announced that they've released CB Keith Smith and WR Glenn Holt and claimed (via waivers) QB Kevin O'Connell (New England Patriots).
-QB Drew Stanton had an arthroscopic procedure (Dr. James Andrews) today. He sustained a minor knee (left) injury during Saturday's game against Indianapolis. Further information will be provided as warranted.
-The Detroit Lions will finish out their preseason tomorrow night when they take on the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. This week's matchup marks the eighth consecutive year the two teams have closed out each other's preseasons. This week's game will be televised live in Metro Detroit on WWJ-TV 62 (CBS) with Matt Shepard handling play-by-play, former Lions WR Desmond Howard adding color commentary and Steve Courtney and Hall of Fame TE Charlie Sanders reporting from the sideline.
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