October 10th, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Lions rookie defensive tackle Nick Fairley has a handful of friends and family members, including his parents, Paula and Herbert Rogers, in town for tonight’s showdown against the Bears, a person close to Fairley said Monday.
The Lions won’t announce their inactive list until 7 p.m., but Fairley, the 13th overall pick in the NFL draft, has told those traveling to the Motor City he will make his debut against the NFC North rival Bears.
Another person with insight of the situation said Fairley is likely to play but will work out before the game to be sure he feels OK.
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