Briggs, Brown return to practice

Linebacker Lance Briggs (toe), defensive linemen Alex Brown (ankle), Anthony Adams (knee) and Israel Idonije (knee) and long-snapper Patrick Mannelly (forearm) were limited at Thursday's practice but all are expected to play Sunday. Brown and Briggs did not practice Wednesday.

Running back Matt Forte (knee) and tight end Desmond Clark (fractured rib) were scheduled to participate fully today after being limited on Wednesday. Forte will play Sunday, but Clark may be held out to allow his injury more time to heal with the bye week following the Lions on the schedule.

Linebackers Pisa Tinoisamoa (sprained knee) and Hunter Hillenmeyer (ribs) did not practice. Tinoisamoa is not expected to play, but Hillenmeyer is 50-50.