Lions TE Eric Ebron could be out three weeks due to knee injury

Lions tight end Eric Ebron (knee) told ESPN he could be out up to three weeks.

Ebron's chances of playing this week probably are not good, but it does not appear he will require surgery for his setback. He could return to action before the end of October.

Brandon Pettigrew (hamstring), assuming he is healthy, and Timothy Wright will handle the tight end duties for the Lions until Ebron is able to return.