As expected, Kalimba Edwards will not play today. Rookie Ikaika Alama-Francis will see plenty of work at both defensive end spots and maybe even some tackle in place of Edwards, who may have played his last game as a Lion. The team wants to see what it has in Alama-Francis over the next month before venturing into free-agency, where it needs to address the defensive line.

Boss Bailey also is out today after he woke up sick Sunday morning with flu-like symptoms. Alex Lewis, who has played well on special teams most of the season, will start in Bailey's place.