Lions call on Hill to start at quarterback vs. Dolphins

Published: Dec 26, 2010 at 03:04 AM

MIAMI -- Detroit Lions quarterback Shaun Hill will start Sunday against the Miami Dolphins after missing three games with a broken right index finger.

The decision was announced before kickoff Sunday, with Drew Stanton the Lions' backup.

Detroit has been plagued by injuries at the position. Stanton led the team to two consecutive wins, but he hurt his non-throwing shoulder last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Lions placed regular starter Matthew Stafford on season-ending injured reserve Friday with a separated right shoulder.

Hill broke his right index finger Nov. 25 against the New England Patriots. He has thrown 13 touchdown passes and 11 interceptions this season.

Safety Louis Delmas (concussion) is inactive for the Lions, and linebacker Karlos Dansby is inactive for Miami.

This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an issue.

Related Content

news

Mack Brown on QB Drake Maye's competitive nature: 'He had to fight to get a chicken leg at the table'

North Carolina head coach Mack Brown believes QB Drake Maye has the type of intangibles that will benefit him as he proceeds to the next level in next week's 2024 NFL Draft.

news

Dave Canales on improving Panthers: 'It's about building a great team, and then Bryce (Young) can just do his part'

The Carolina Panthers know they need to improve the situation around Bryce Young, but coach Dave Canales wants to build a team around the quarterback, not for the quarterback. "I think it's not about surrounding Bryce (Young) with great players; it's about building a great team," Canales said.

news

2024 NFL Draft: Pro execs, scouts, coaches rank and evaluate the top 20 prospects in this QB class

The 2024 NFL Draft's quarterback class has been analyzed by draftniks for months, but what do the actual teams think of this crop? Tom Pelissero reveals QB prospect rankings and evaluations based on dozens of conversations with league executives, scouts and coaches.

news

Chargers GM Joe Hortiz doesn't want 'fair trade' to deal No. 5 pick: 'They have to make it attractive for us'

With the draft now only a week away from kicking off in Detroit, front of mind for Joe Hortiz in his first season as general manager of the Los Angeles Chargers is how to best utilize the team's No. 5 overall pick, and the negotiation power that comes with that high-value selection.