Johnson, Stafford miss Lions' bye-week practice

Carlos Monarrez | Detroit Free Press

Detroit Lions receiver Calvin Johnson, a high-profile asset the team could move before today's 4 p.m. NFL trade deadline, was not at practice this morning.

Johnson, who left Sunday's 45-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth quarter with an ankle injury, was not on the field during the portion of practice open to reporters.

Also not practice were general manager Martin Mayhew and team president Tom Lewand. They usually attend, and their absence could signal work being done in their offices in Allen Park.

Mayhew told reporters last week in London that the Lions were more likely to be buyers than sellers at the trade deadline.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford, who was listed with a quadriceps injury last week, also did not practice and had a wrap on his right leg.

Also sitting out were defensive end Ziggy Ansah, cornerback Josh Wilson, safety James Ihedigbo, defensive lineman Andre Fluellen and linebacker DeAndre Levy.

The Lions did get cornerbacks Rashean Mathis and Darius Slay back at practice. Mathis missed Sunday's game with an illness, and Slay entered the concussion protocol after the game.

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