The Lions will not have defensive tackle Nick Fairley for Sunday’s Wild Card game against the Cowboys.
Fairley has not played since Week 8 while dealing with a knee injury.
News that he will not play on Sunday is hardly a surprise. There is some belief that he could return if the Lions advance. Regardless Fairley would only be a package player.
Fairley won't play Sunday, but that could set up the timeline for him getting back on the field if the Lions advance past Dallas.
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) January 1, 2015
Though four years in the NFL Fairley has never played a full regular season. He finished this year with 14 tackles and a sack though eight contests. Set to become a free agent there is no reason to believe he will ever wear a Lions uniform again.
