23 Darius Slay CB

Slay (hamstring) is questionable to play in Week 17 versus the Packers.

Slay was limited in practice this week by the same hamstring issue that prevented him from playing last week against the Cowboys.

Slay (hamstring) practiced in a limited capacity Thursday.

Doubtful for the Lions' last game Monday in Dallas, Slay was destined for the absence he logged in that contest. With back-to-back limited sessions in his belt this week, he's giving himself a chance to be available for Sunday's do-or-die matchup with the Packers. Expect a bit of clarification on his availability upon the release of final injury report of Week 17.

Head coach Jim Caldwell was noncommittal at his press conference Wednesday regarding Slay's (hamstring) status heading into Week 17, Ryan Wood of the Green Bay Press-Gazette reports.

Slay's absence loomed large in Monday's loss to the Cowboys as the Lions were picked apart through the air and allowed three passing touchdowns. Caldwell told reporters Wednesday that "we'll see" how Slay's hamstring progresses throughout the week. Wednesday's practice report figures to shed some light on how close Slay is to a potential return for the regular season finale. If he is ultimately sidelined against the Packers, the Lions will have to deploy Johnson Bademosi and Asa Jackson in the defensive backfield.

Slay (hamstring) is listed as inactive Monday at Dallas.

At the worst possible time, Slay suffered a hamstring injury as the Lions attempt to reach the playoffs for the third time since 2011. Some combination of Asa Jackson and Johnson Bademosi will cover for Slay at cornerback.