ALLEN PARK — Reggie Bush returned to practice today (Friday) for the first time this week. He injured his knee in the second quarter in Sunday’s loss at Arizona.

Bush said on Thursday he had been really pleased with his progress and was optimistic he will play on Sunday at the Washington Redskins.

From the early portion of practice open to the media, Bush looked like he had full participation which included running routes.

Also returning to practice were linebacker Ashlee Palmer (ankle) who missed on Thursday and safety Don Carey (hamstring) who hasn’t practiced since his injury in the season opener.

Right tackle Jason Fox (groin) remains out. He hasn’t practiced since his injury against the Vikings. Corey Hilliard is expected to get the start again on Sunday.

Also wide receiver Pat Edwards (ankle) did not practice. He was injured early in Sunday’s game and hasn’t practiced all week.

Louis Delmas and Jason Jones, who both have knee issues, were out presumably as a rest day.

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