Allen Park, MI -- (Sports Network) - The Detroit Lions placed starting offensive guard Stephen Peterman on injured reserve Friday with a right ankle injury.

Peterman has started all nine games this season for the 1-8 Lions and has 36 starts in the last three seasons combined.

The 27-year-old has played in 42 career games in six years with the Cowboys and Lions. To take his place on the active roster, the team promoted wide receiver Eric Fowler from the practice squad.