Detroit Lions place Israel Idonije on injured reserve The Detroit Lions have placed defensive end Israel Idonije on injured reserve. Idonije had been limited by a neck injury this week. The Lions finish their season at Minnesota on Sunday. Detroit signed cornerback Akwasi Owusu-Ansah to the active roster from the team's practice roster. Idonije, a 10-year veteran, has played in all 15 games for the Lions so far this season, although he did not start any of them.