The Detroit Lions returned to practice Thursday to prepare for their showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tight end Sam LaPorta did not participate in practice after being listed as a non-participant in Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Everyone was accounted for at Thursday's Detroit Lions practice except one. Tight end Sam LaPorta, who's working back from an AC joint sprain suffered in the team's 26-23 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday,

Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta sat out his second straight practice on Thursday, raising questions about his availability for Sunday's game against the visiting Jacksonville Jaguars.

Sam LaPorta turned in his best performance of the season against the Texans on Sunday, but he exited early with a shoulder injury.

The second-year tight end has had a down season from his impressive rookie campaign, when he hauled in 86-of-120 targets for 889 yards and 10 touchdowns. This year through nine games, the 23-year-old has caught 25-of-32 targets for 366 yards and three touchdowns.

Malcolm Rodriguez (ankle) took part in the open portion of practice Thursday, but Sam LaPorta with a shoulder injury did not.