Detroit Lions downgrade 4 players to out, add rookie WR to injury report

PHILADELPHIA -- The Detroit Lions have downgraded four injured players to out for Sunday night’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Edge rusher Marcus Davenport, cornerback D.J. Reed, linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez and offensive lineman Miles Frazier were not activated from injured lists and downgraded to out.

Rodriguez is the lone slight surprise from that group.

Davenport and Reed just returned to practice earlier this week, and coach Dan Campbell made it sound like each veteran needed more time. Campbell has targeted an early December return for Reed and his injured hamstring. Davenport hasn’t had a firm timetable, but said he was thrilled to be back at practice after suffering a pectoral injury in Week 2.

Frazier has been back at practice for the last two weeks. The rookie offensi