Practice notes: Bigby returns, Poppinga still sick

Safety Atari Bigby, who has not played since a Week 1 knee injury, was back on the practice field today, paving the way for his return Sunday against the Detroit Lions. Bigby took part in both the jog through and individual drills during the portion of practice open to the media.Linebacker Brady Poppinga is still out sick. Fullback Korey Hall and running back DeShawn Wynn also were absent.Defensive linemen Johnny Jolly, Ryan Pickett and Cullen Jenkins all appeared to be limited. Jolly did not take part in the jog through but did individual drills. Pickett and Jenkins did the opposite.Left tackle Chad Clifton practiced again, making it likely he will return from his Week 2 ankle injury.Coach Mike McCarthy will speak in about 70 minutes.-- Rob Demovsky, rdemovsk@greenbaypressgazette.comhttp://twitter.com/RobDemovsky