Lions' Ameer Abdullah: Remains on track to return for OTAs

Abdullah (foot) remains on track to return by the start of offseason workouts in April, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis:

On the mend from an unspecified injury to his left foot, Abdullah said in early January that he anticipates being ready for the start of OTAs in April. His recovery remains setback-free and it doesn't appear as if it'll be much longer until he returns to full strength. The former second-rounder showcased his progress Friday by posting a video of himself on Instagram sprinting on a treadmill. With well over a month until the start of team workouts, Abdullah certainly appears on track to be ready. Of greater concern to his 2017 outlook than a potential delay to his offseason preparation is the Lions' stated intent to upgrade the running game after finishing 30th in total rushing in 2016. That doesn't necessarily imply they want to add another running back to compete for Abdullah's standing atop the depth chart, but, then again, GM Bob Quinn didn't rule out such a possibility either.