Coach Jim Caldwell stated Thursday that Bush will resume his role as the starting running back when he returns to action, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.

After logging a full practice Wednesday, Bush is on track to suit up Sunday versus the Buccaneers, but his ultimate workload is to be determined, especially due to Joique Bell's success in Bush's place. In his ninth professional season, Bush is averaging a career-low 3.6 YPC but has salvaged his seven appearances with 26 receptions (on 35 targets) for 169 yards.

Bush (ankle/back) practiced in full Wednesday, the Lions' official site reports.

Despite an uncapped showing in drills, Bush has merely suited up twice since Week 5, making him a difficult option to trust in a backfield that boasts Joique Bell. At the very least, Bush should act as a pass-catching threat Sunday against the Buccaneers, but his ultimate workload may not live up to the the expectations of owners embroiled in the fantasy playoffs.

Bush (ankle/back) is inactive for Thursday's game against the Bears, the Lions' official site reports.

With Bush missing his third straight game due to a sore ankle, Joique Bell will head the Lions' Week 13 backfield, with Theo Riddick set to work in a complementary role on Thursday.

According to Jason LaCanfora of CBS, Bush is not in line to play Thursday against the Bears.

We'll verify Bush's status upon the release of Detroit's Week 13 inactives, but per the report, the running back's ankle is still not responding well, adding that the Lions are hopeful that Bush will be able to play in Week 14's contest against the Bucs. Joique Bell is thus slated to head the Lions' backfield Thursday, with Theo Riddick on hand to work in a complementary role.

Bush (ankle/back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Bush's continued ankle worries have resulted in back-to-back DNPs, and four absences in the last six games, but the running back intends to suit up in Week 13. If he takes the field, he would join forces with Joique Bell, acting as the change-of-pace option out of the Lions' backfield.

Bush was limited at Tuesday's practice due to ankle and back injuries.

The back injury has not been an issue for Bush previously, but it appears he suffered a new injury recently. Though he is now dealing with two setbacks, Bush is still planning to return to action for Thursday's game against the Bears.

Bush (ankle) plans to play in Thursday's game against the Bears, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Bush's ankle is apparently still sore, but he felt he was ready to play last week, so he expects to be good to go for Thursday with a couple more days to rest and recover. Expect the Lions to update Bush's status until a final call on his availability for Thursday's game is made.

Though the Lions didn't practice Monday, the team's estimated practice report in advance of Thursday's game against the Bears lists Bush (ankle) as a limited participant, the Detroit News reports.

The report suggests that Bush, who has missed the past two games, seems likely to play Thursday, a notion that would be supported by the running back taking the field Tuesday and/or Wednesday, when the Lions hold practice.

Bush (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against New England, the Lions' official site reports.

With Bush out, Joique Bell is slated to head the Lions' Week 12 backfield, with Theo Riddick on hand to work in a complementary role, particularly in the passing game. Bush will now eye a return to action Thursday against the Bears.

Though he's slated to test his out ankle out pre-game, Bush is not expected to play Sunday against the Patriots, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports.

We'll confirm Bush's status in advance of Sunday's 1:00 ET kickoff, but if he sits as Rapoport and Jason La Canfora of CBS expect, then Joique Bell would be in line to head the Lions' Week 12 backfield, with Theo Riddick on hand to work in a complementary role and a candidate to see his share of looks in the passing game.

Bush (ankle) is not expected to play Sunday against the Patriots, Jason La Canfora of CBSSports.com reports.

Bush said earlier in the week that he expected to return after missing the team's Week 11 matchup against Arizona, and his optimism seemed justified after he was able to practice in a limited capacity throughout the week. However, he's reportedly just not quite ready to play on the ankle, meaning Joique Bell (ankle) and Theo Riddick will likely handle most of the work out of the backfield against New England, while Bush casts an eye toward returning for the Lions' Thanksgiving Day game against Chicago.

Bush (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against New England.

Bush seems to have a good chance to return to the field Sunday, as he practiced in a limited capacity all week. The fact that he never logged a full practice leaves open the possibility that he's not at full strength, however, in which case he might have a limited role even if he does suit up. Joique Bell ought to serve as the lead back either way, and Theo Riddick could see more work than usual if Bush sits again.

Bush (ankle) was limited in practice Wednesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

After logging his third absence of the season Sunday at Arizona, Bush returns to drills in a limited capacity. Fellow back Joique Bell was sidelined due to an ankle injury, leaving the Lions' running back pecking order up for grabs this week. In any case, expect the situation to be clarified by the end of the week.

Bush (ankle) participated in practice Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.

It's unclear if Bush fit in a limited or full showing in drills, but his return bodes well for his first game action since Week 10. Expect his status to be clarified as the week continues onward, especially with Joique Bell (undisclosed) absent from Wednesday's practice.

Bush (ankle) said Monday that he expects to play this week against the Patriots.

It was anticipated that Bush would be ready for the showdown in New England, and that still appears to be the case. Joique Bell was very effective last week, rushing for 85 yards on 14 carries, but Bush should be worked back into the mix along with Theo Riddick.

Bush (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

With Bush inactive, Joique Bell is in line to head the Lions' Week 11 backfield, with Theo Riddick on track to see added work and thus a candidate to see enough targets in the Detroit passing game to merit PPR consideration.

Bush (ankle) is not slated to play Sunday against the Cardinals, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

The report adds that Bush should be back in action next week, with the stage set for Joique Bell to head the Lions' Week 11 backfield, with Theo Riddick also in the mix, and a candidate to see enough looks in the Detroit passing game to merit PPR consideration.

Bush (ankle), who is officially listed as questionable by the Lions, is not expected to play Sunday against the Cardinals, according to Jason LaCanfora of CBS Sports.

While official confirmation of the running back's Week 11 status may not come until the Lions release their inactives in advance of Sunday's 4:25 ET kickoff, after not practicing all week, things have been trending toward a scenario in which Bush is likely to sit Sunday, which would set the stage for Theo Riddick to see added touches in the Detroit backfield while working behind Joique Bell.

Bush (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game against Arizona.

Given that Bush didn't practice all week, Bush is highly questionable for this game, and most indications hint at a rest day for Bush against the Cardinals. If he does sit Sunday, it's a significant boost to the value of Theo Riddick, though the third-string back is mostly a PPR consideration.

Bush (ankle) is not practicing Friday, Josh Katzenstein of the Detroit News reports.

Coach Jim Caldwill indicated Thursday that Bush might sit out Sunday's game against the Cardinals to give his right ankle a chance to heal more fully, and Friday's absence reaffirms that possibility. If the Lions play it safe with Bush this weekend and rule him out, Theo Riddick will step into Bush's role in the offense, a job that he has proven himself very capable of handling.