22 Reggie Bush, RB

Lions running back Reggie Bush could add punt return duties to his workload this year. Special-teams coach John Bonamego believes Bush could be a "situational" punt return man.

"Reggie will have a role," Bonamego told the official team website. "Reggie (can return punts) and is willing to do it. That's more situational -- we need one, let's put him back there and let's see if he can make something happen. I had him his first two years in the league in New Orleans and that was the way he was utilized in that role. So, he's back there catching them in practice."

The Detroit Free-Press reports that the Lions are hoping Reggie Bush gives them what they were missing when Jahvid Best (concussion) went down. “I definitely see an opportunity to be able to make an impact on this offense right away,” Bush said. “What they were able to do when they had Jahvid Best, they were able to do something special.” Offensive coordinator Scott Linehan says Bush can be a vital weapon that has been missing for so long. “Well, I think Reggie’s definitely going to add a dynamic to our offense,” Linehan said. “First of all, he gives us a running back that has produced in this league and really, in the last two years, done a really good job of just carrying the ball. He’s done it. You saw it even prior to his last stop (in New Orleans), he was doing a lot of the things you’ll see him do in our offense and be a dual-threat guy. He gives us a dynamic that, you know, a lot like what we got with Jahvid. It’s a little different, everybody’s different, but he definitely gives us a guy that can be an effective rusher and effective receiver.”

Lions running back Reggie Bush said he's fine after hurting his ankle at minicamp practice on Wednesday. MLive.com reports Bush took a screen pass and lost his footing. He stayed down for about 30 seconds before limping to the sideline. He didn't return to practice but did run a few routes without limitations on the sideline with Matthew Stafford. "I just tweaked my ankle a little bit," Bush said. "It's fine, I'm all right, I'm good. ... You're going to get little nicks here and there, but the best thing you can do is jump on it right away, not let it linger. That's where seven years experience comes in."