Joique Bell: (Ankle) Returns to Practice Thursday

Bell (ankle) returned to practice Thursday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Analysis:

Bell's absence Wednesday was seemingly a maintenance day for his ankle, which spurred his placement on the injury report. With Reggie Bush (ankle) on track to play Sunday at New England, the usual split of the RB workload is the likely scenario, meaning Bell should handle most of the carries while Bush acts as the change-of-pace back. Nevertheless, continue to monitor the situation as the week of preparation unfolds.