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According to Kyle Meinke on Twitter, Detroit Lions wide receiver Kenny Golladay suffered a hamstring injury during Wednesday’s practice. He noted that the injury was thought to be minor enough that he was expected to take part in practice. Golladay would ultimately end up missing practice.

While the minor tag eases some concerns heading into the weekend, hamstring injuries are never something to be taken lightly. This will be a situation to monitor as the missed practice casts doubt on his availability for the Lions Week 1 contest against the Chicago Bears. Be sure to check back tomorrow for confirmation on whether or not he was able to get in a limited practice session. Golladay is currently our number seven ranked receiver for Week 1.

Lions rookie RB D'Andre Swift practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday.

Swift will be tough to start in Week 1 with so much uncertainty surrounding his health and a crowded Detriot backfield that now includes Adrian Peterson along with Swift and Kerryon Johnson. Swift still profiles as the best pass-catching option out of the backfield in Detroit but could take a few weeks to fully assume his role given his health situation in training camp.

The Lions are placing RB Bo Scarbrough on Injured Reserve, source said.

Related players: D'Andre Swift, Kerryon Johnson, Adrian Peterson

Scarbrough has missed several days of camp nursing an injury. With this year’s rules, that just means he’ll miss a minimum of three weeks, the tweet said. Detroit recently signed Peterson and he could contribute quickly, according to Rapoport, esp. since Swift is dealing with a leg issue.

Assuming the Lions are bringing in Adrian Peterson with a plan on how to use him -- and offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell has experience with Peterson from their four years together in Minnesota at the start of his career -- this could mean fewer carries for Kerryon Johnson and a completely diminished role for Scarbrough or Ty Johnson.

Related players: D'Andre Swift

The story said the Lions want to use a committee approach, something HC Matt Patricia was used to seeing during his days in New England. The story added Swift is likely going to be the pass-catching back and AP likely "won't interfere with with Swift will do." It was also mentioned Peterson could help to keep Johnson healthy this season by cutting into his workload. Not the best news for fantasy owners. Swift is the back to own, with the hope he can also eventually cut into the early-down workload.

Adrian Peterson is signing with the Detroit Lions, the running back told NFL reporter Josina Anderson on Sunday.

Related players: Kerryon Johnson, D'Andre Swift

The move reunites Peterson with his former offensive coordinator with the Minnesota Vikings, Darrell Bevell, and adds to an already crowded Lions backfield. The story pointed out that all the Lions RBs are 23 or younger, so AP will be a solid veteran in the locker room. It could be a bad sign for Swift, especially, as he's dealing with a leg injury and was already behind.