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Lions Suffer Devastating Blow as Cornerback Terrion Arnold Sidelined for Weeks
6 Oct
Summary
- Lions starting CB Terrion Arnold out "for a while" with shoulder injury
- Top free agent addition D.J. Reed also on IR with hamstring injury
- Khalil Dorsey (wrist) also expected to be out for an extended period
The Detroit Lions are facing a significant setback in their secondary, as head coach Dan Campbell revealed on Monday that starting cornerback Terrion Arnold will be "out for a long time" due to a shoulder injury. This news comes just a week after the team placed veteran corner and top free agent addition D.J. Reed on injured reserve following a hamstring injury sustained in Week 4.
The Lions' defensive backfield was already thin, and the loss of Arnold and Reed is a devastating blow. Arnold, Detroit's first-round pick in 2024, had been starting alongside Amik Robertson, but was playing through a shoulder issue suffered in the previous game against the Cleveland Browns. It appears he re-aggravated the injury in Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals, forcing him to exit the contest.
In addition to Arnold and Reed, the Lions are also expected to be without reserve corner Khalil Dorsey (wrist) for an extended period. This leaves the team with limited options in the secondary, as they prepare to face the high-powered offense of the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday night.
The Lions will now likely turn to Robertson and Rock Ya-Sin as their starting cornerbacks, with Avonte Maddox handling the nickel role. The team may also explore the trade market or look to their practice squad for additional reinforcements. Regardless, the loss of Arnold and Reed is a significant blow to a Detroit defense that has shown promise this season.
