Also missing from practice were cornerback Ennis Rakestraw (hamstring/illness) and defensive lineman Pat O’Connor (calf).

Starting right guard Kevin Zeitler has been ruled out for Saturday night’s divisional-round showdown against the Washington ...

The Detroit Lions are prepared to be without starting right guard Kevin Zeitler in Sunday’s divisional-round matchup against ...

defensive linemen Pat O'Connor and Brodric Martin. They've both been with the team all year, raising expectations for their play more than the guys who just walked through the door in Allen Park.

Pat O'Connor, a former Eastern Michigan standout who has been playing a bigger role since the team lost star rusher Alim McNeill, was ruled out of Sunday's game against the Vikings with a calf injury.