Summary:
The NFL’s top-ranked defence will be without a player for the rest of the season after a bye.

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On the eve of the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley, the Detroit Lions have suspended CJ Mosley and sent him home. The 31-year-old defensive tackle has received a fortnight’s suspension for conduct detrimental to the team and an unspecified violation of team rules. The back-up is nevertheless considered one of the leaders in Detroit’s No 1 ranked defense and has played every game this year, recording 2.5 sacks. His absence will likely mean a greater workload for Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley. Caraun Reid and Jason Jason should see increased snaps too. CJ Mosley pictured on the bench during the game against the New Orleans Saints in Detroit last Sunday . Rookie safety Jerome Couplin has been promoted from the practice squad to fill Mosley’s roster spot. With a bye next week, Mosley will also miss the week 10 game against the Miami Dolphins. Now in the his tenth NFL season, this is Mosley’s second year in Detroit, but he will become a free agent at the end of the season. Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell (front left), alongside a number of his players, speaks to the crowds at Trafalgar Square during the NFL Fan Rally on Saturday .