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Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate was on the practice field during the portion open to the media, but was limited by a hamstring injury.

(Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions practice report expanded by one player Thursday with wide receiver Golden Tate making an unexpected appearance due to a hamstring injury.

Tate, who was on the field during the brief portion of practice open to the media, was listed as a limited participant.

Five players remained out for the Lions, namely wide receiver Calvin Johnson (ankle) and running back Joique Bell (concussion). Johnson is expected to play against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, while Bell is not.

Running back Theo Riddick (hamstring), tight end Joseph Fauria (ankle) and linebacker Travis Lewis (quad) also sat out.

Cornerback Cassius Vaughn (ankle) returned to action, in a limited capacity. It's the first time he's practiced in three weeks. Defensive tackle Nick Fairley (knee) and defensive end Devin Taylor (knee) were also limited.

For the Bills, All-Pro defensive tackle Kyle Williams remains sidelined with a knee injury.

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