The Lions were optimistic about Nick Fairley coming into training camp healthy for the first time in his NFL career.

But Fairley has three tackles and one personal foul penalty during the first two preseason games.

Fairley has also been unable to get his conditioning to a point where he is able to stay on the field for moe than a few plays at a time.

"(Fairley has) all the tools to be a very good player," said defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham. "(He needs to) grow up fast and be consistent."