The Detroit Lions will start Shaun Hill at quarterback in Sunday's home opener against Philadelphia as Matthew Stafford recovers from a shoulder injury. Coach Jim Schwartz didn't say Wednesday when Stafford might play again. "We're going to start Shaun Hill at quarterback on Sunday, and then after that we'll see what happens," Schwartz said. Stafford was back at practice but stood to the side in his jersey and a baseball cap while Hill and Drew Stanton participated in drills during the portion of practice open to reporters. Stafford was knocked out of the season opener when Chicago's Julius Peppers sacked him Sunday, putting him on the sideline with a banged-up right shoulder -- his third injury in two seasons. Stafford's father, John Stafford, said his son was going to visit well-known sports Dr. James Andrews this week. "He's really frustrated, but still upbeat," John Stafford told The Associated Press. "I know he's going to get over this hurdle." Source: Associated Press
