Reggie Bush Injury: Updates on Lions Star's Ankle and Return

Lions running back Reggie Bush is recovering from an ankle injury that has now forced him to miss Weeks 11, 12 and 13. However, the running back is active for Week 14. 

Continue for updates.

Sunday, Dec. 7

Bush Active for Week 14

The Lions announced Bush's status: 

Friday, Dec. 5

Bush Practices on Friday, Listed as Probable

Tim Twentyman of Lions.com reports Bush is probable for Week 14.

ESPN's Michael Rothstein has the latest on Bush:

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Bush has practiced fully for Detroit on Wednesday and Thursday -- the first time he has done that in back-to-back days since the beginning of November -- and on Friday, Lions coach Jim Caldwell said Bush has been doing well.

"He's doing well. Looks good," Caldwell said. "I know he feels really good. When he feels really good, I feel good."

Bush practiced Friday as well.

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Thursday, Dec. 4

Caldwell Expects Bush to Play

Carlos Monarrez of the Detroit Free Press has an update on Bush's status from head coach Jim Caldwell:

Thursday, Nov. 27

Bush Out vs. Bears

Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com announced Bush would not play on Thanksgiving.

Yesterday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press confirmed Bush was questionable: "Running back Reggie Bush also was listed as questionable, though Bush said he plans to play after missing two straight games with a sprained ankle. Bush has appeared in just seven games for the Lions this year."

Tuesday, Nov. 25 

Bush Expects to Play in Week 13 

Paula Pasche of the Oakland Press provides an update on Bush's status:

Monday, Nov. 24

Bush Would've Been Limited in Practice

Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com announced the news:

Sunday, Nov. 23

Bush Out for Week 12

Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com confirmed Bush was inactive for Sunday's game against the Patriots:

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It appears the Lions are giving Reggie Bush the Calvin Johnson treatment.

After suffering an ankle injury vs. Buffalo earlier this year, the Lions sat their star receiver down for three games (including a bye week) in order to get him closer to 100 percent.

The Lions are taking the same approach with Bush, as their starting running back is inactive and won’t play today in New England. It’ll be the second-straight game missed for Bush and the fourth this season because of ankle troubles.

Like they did with Johnson, the Lions want this ankle issue behind Bush before he returns to the field.

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Saturday, Nov. 22

Bush Unlikely to Play in Week 12

Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports reported on what he was hearing regarding Reggie Bush's status:

Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk later reported that Bush is targeting a return for Detroit's game on Thanksgiving.

Friday, Nov. 21

Bush Questionable vs. Patriots

Tim Twentyman of Lions.com reports Bush is questionable for Sunday's game.

Thursday, Nov. 20

Bush Still on Track for Week 12 Return

Paula Pasche of the Oakland Press has an update on Reggie Bush's status:

Monday, Nov. 17

Bush Expects to Play vs. New England

Reggie Bush commented on his injured ankle and status for Week 12, via Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com:

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The Detroit Lions running back said Monday that he expects to play against the New England Patriots as he continues to heal from an ankle injury suffered in Week 5 against Buffalo and aggravated often over the past six weeks. 

'It's very frustrating because it's been one of those injuries that's been kind of lingering,' Bush said. 'I've been trying to do my best to just get as healthy as I can and be as smart as I can about it. Obviously, I don't plan on getting injured when I go back in the game. 

'It's just one of those things that happened last time I was out there so hopefully not playing this past game will pay dividends for this week.' 

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Saturday, Nov. 15

Bush Won't Play Sunday vs. Arizona

Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press has the latest on Bush:

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Bush, who was listed as questionable on the Lions' official injury report with a nagging ankle injury, will not play Sunday but will return next week against the New England Patriots, according to CBS Sports.

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Friday, Nov. 14

Bush Listed as Questionable

Lions.com's Tim Twentyman reports Bush is questionable for Sunday's game.

Bush Misses Practice

According to Paula Pasche of the Oakland Press, Bush has missed Friday's practice:

Thursday, Nov. 13

Bush Still Healing from Ankle Issue

Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush will be held out of Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals in an effort to heal his injured ankle.   

Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com reported the news:

Bush is showing signs of wear and tear and potential decline at age 29, which is rather commonplace in the modern NFL.

The Lions have one of the league's least productive running games, but they have leaned on gunslinger quarterback Matthew Stafford and an elite defense to vault them into surprise NFC contention.

Nevertheless, if Bush can get close to 100 percent, there is no denying the talent that the former No. 2 overall draft pick possesses. His former New Orleans Saints teammate Drew Brees lauded Bush's natural ability before Detroit's Week 7 victory, via NOLA.com's Larry Holder:

Bush ultimately left that matchup with the Saints due to a nagging ankle injury, and his status has been an ongoing concern for the Lions.

Getting him healthy has to be a priority because Joique Bell is the only truly proven back remaining on the Lions' depth chart. Sixth-round pick Theo Riddick has flashed some potential already, though it has largely come in the passing game.

Bush's best asset is his big-play ability, but at less than 100 percent his impact is limited. Getting him back to full health for the postseason run is obviously key for the team's long-term success.