ALLEN PARK -- Lions quarterback Shaun Hill participated in practice today (Thursday) for the first time since he broke his left forearm in the game against the Giants on Oct. 17.

Sitting out practice was running back Kevin Smith (knee) who was limited in practice on Wednesday.

Also out were safety C.C. Brown and linebacker Isaiah Ekejiuba, who both sustained knee injuries on Sunday. Neither has practiced this week and neither has been ruled out for Sunday.

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