Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure is set to make his NFL regular-season debut this Sunday against the Tennessee Titans.
Finally healthy and unsuspended, Leshoure “will be heavily involved” in the game according to offensive coordinator Scott Linehan. Leshoure’s exact impact is still unknown, but Lions fans have been awaiting this moment ever since Detroit drafted him in the second round two years ago.
Leshoure was suspended two games this offseason for violating the NFL’s substance abuse policy. His suspension served, Leshoure is ready to take the field with a chip on his shoulder.
After tearing his Achilles and missing all of last season, then being suspended because of two marijuana-related arrests this offseason, Leshoure has something to prove to Lions fans.
The 6-foot, 227-pound back from Illinois probably will not start on Sunday in Nashville, but don’t be surprised if Linehan and the Lions feed him the ball if he proves effective. Leshoure toted the ball 15 times i...
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TEAMS: Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, St. Louis Rams
TEAMS: Detroit Lions, Tennessee Titans, St. Louis Rams
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