Detroit Lions Lose Starting Cornerbacks D.J. Reed, Terrion Arnold to Injuries for Multiple Weeks

The Detroit Lions face significant challenges as both starting cornerbacks, D.J. Reed and Terrion Arnold, are sidelined due to injuries. Reed suffered a hamstring injury during the Week 4 win over the Cleveland Browns and has been placed on injured reserve, expected to miss at least four weeks, though it is not season-ending. Arnold injured his shoulder but is expected to recover more quickly and participated in limited practice. The Lions are looking to fill the void with players like Amik Robertson, Rock Ya-Sin, Avonte Maddox, Khalil Dorsey, and others, while also signing cornerbacks Tre Flowers and Nick Whiteside to the practice squad. Head coach Dan Campbell emphasized Reed’s injury as more serious than Arnold’s, expressing uncertainty about their availability for the next game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The injuries come amid a strong start to the season for Detroit, complicating their defensive plans moving forward.