Also missing from practice were cornerback Ennis Rakestraw (hamstring/illness) and defensive lineman Pat O’Connor (calf). Rakestraw had his 21-day return window last week, so missing back-to-back practices isn’t the best sign.

The Detroit Lions are prepared to be without starting right guard Kevin Zeitler in Sunday’s divisional-round matchup against the Washington Commanders.

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions had two key starters back in action to open the divisional-round week, while there is an offensive line injury to watch.

Montgomery’s return is the big talking point of the week, and we’ll examine what to expect from that and more in this week’s depth chart projection.

The Detroit Lions will be without starting right guard Kevin Zeitler when they host the Washington Commanders in the divisional round.

Starting right guard Kevin Zeitler has been ruled out for Saturday night’s divisional-round showdown against the Washington Commanders. Zeitler suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 18 win over the Minnesota Vikings. The veteran lineman did not practice this week, sticking to treatment and rest.

Pat O'Connor, a former Eastern Michigan standout who has been playing a bigger role since the team lost star rusher Alim McNeill, was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Vikings with a calf injury.

Rookie linebacker Jordan Magee (hamstring) is out, something coach Dan Quinn foreshadowed Monday. A couple of special teams players, linebacker Mykal Walker (illness) and rookie tight end Colson Yankoff (hamstring), are questionable.

Joining Zeitler and Hooker on Detroit's inactive list tonight are: Linebacker Mitchell Agude, defensive tackle Pat O'Connor, defensive tackle Brodric Martin, offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal and offensive lineman Giovanni Manu. Rookie cornerback Ennis ...