Lions DL Nick Fairley walking, but in boot

Posted: 08.16.2011 at 11:58 PM

      ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Detroit rookie defensive lineman Nick
Fairley is walking with a protective boot on his injured left foot.
      Fairley was at practice Tuesday and says he's "taking it day by
day" as he recovers from surgery. Fairley, a first-round draft
pick out of Auburn, could give the Lions a formidable pair of
defensive tackles along with Ndamukong Suh (ehn-DAHM'-uh-kehn soo).
      Detroit has had its share of injuries during training camp, but
the Lions looked impressive last week in beating Cincinnati 34-3 in
their first preseason game. Detroit travels to play Cleveland on
Friday night.