ALLEN PARK — The Lions will be mighty slim at cornerback for Thursday night’s final preseason game at Buffalo. Anthony Henry (shoulder) and Phillip Buchanon (neck) are not expected to play. Earlier today five-year veteran Keith Smith was released. Earlier in the week Dexter Wynn was released.

That leaves Will James, Chris Roberson, Eric King and Ramzee Robinson.

Coach Jim Schwartz said this morning that there are some other guys they will look at. They do get first choice of waived players. Being 0-16 has its advantages.