According to the NFL’s Tuesday transaction report, the Detroit Lions have placed practice squad running back Kerrith Whyte on injured reserve.
The practice squad injured reserve works just like the active roster practice squad, meaning Whyte will be out a minimum of three games, with a 21-day evaluation period following that. The Lions can make a roster move involving Whyte at any time during the evaluation period but if they fail to act, they will be forced to make a decision once the evaluation period expires — placing him back on the practice squad, or active roster, or releasing/waiving him.
Additionally, when a player is placed on PS-IR, it frees up a spot on the practice squad, meaning the Lions can add another player for the bye week — or after — if they choose.
Considering the Lions were quick to act in acquiring Whyte to replace Jason Huntley — who was claimed by the Philadelphia Eagles at cutdowns — the Lions may be on the hunt for another quick running back wide receiver hybrid unless they feel Joe Webb is ready to take on that role.