Nate Burleson won't be involved for Detroit Lions on Sunday

The Detroit Lions will be without wide receiver Nate Burleson for their game with the Chicago Bears on Sunday.

Burleson has been missing for the NFC North side since a freak accident involving a pizza box which saw him break his arm.

Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said earlier in the week that Burleson's return to practice did not necessarily mean he would be involved this weekend.

The Lions are unlikely to have defensive end Ziggy Ansah (ankle), cornerback Bill Bentley (knee) and tackle Corey Hilliard (knee) active against the Bears, but running back Reggie Bush (knee), safety Louis Delmas (knee), receiver Calvin Johnson (knee), safety Glover Quin (ankle) and linebacker Travis Lewis (ankle) are all probable.