ALLEN PARK -- Hang on, folks.

Golden Tate's 54-game start streak in Detroit could remain intact after all.

The Lions receiver was expected to miss time with an AC joint issue, and as long as a couple weeks, according to an NFL Network report. But when the Lions returned to work after the bye on Wednesday, Tate was suited up for practice -- and did so on a cold, wet day in Allen Park no less.

If there were concerns about the shoulder, it seems like a good bet Tate would have sat this out a bad weather practice in the middle of the week. And with two more full days of practice left before Sunday's game against Pittsburgh, there's a chance he won't miss any time at all, let alone a couple weeks.

Then again, Jace Billingsley was signed to the 53-man roster Wednesday too, so clearly the Lions are preparing for the worst as well.

Left tackle Greg Robinson and guard/tackle Emmett Cleary were the only players to miss practice. Both are battling ankle injuries.

Brian Mihalik looked like he was the first-team left tackle during the 20 minutes of practice that were open to the media. He's appeared in six games in his career, all with Detroit this season. He's never started a game.

Safety Glover Quin, receiver Kenny Golladay, quarterback Matthew Stafford, linebacker Paul Worrilow and guard T.J. Lang were among the notables who were practicing.