Along with Chris Houston, Calvin Johnson (knee) and Ashlee Palmer (ankle) returned to practice Friday on a limited basis.

Houston said he is taking it day by day with a hamstring injury. He had not practiced all week. He's listed as questionable for Sunday, as is Johnson.

Johnson (knee) did not practice on Wednesday and Thursday. 

Palmer had been out on Wednesday but returned on Friday and  is probable for Sunday.

Glover Quin  (ankle) and Ziggy Ansah (abdomen) were also limited in practice. Quin is questionable and Ansah is probable for Sunday.

Nate Burleson (broken arm) is out.

Safety Louis Delmas was out for a rest day on Friday. For the third week he was out Wednesday, practiced Thursday and sat out Friday. He is probable for Sunday.

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