Prior to their Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals, the Detroit Lions’ secondary depth suffered as a result of several important players missing practice. Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw, two rookie cornerbacks, missed the first two practices of the week. Arnold resumed practice on Friday, but Rakestraw stayed out and is not expected to play on Sunday.
Who will play the most or in the most packages is a factor in some cases, according to Campbell. “It goes without saying that the person with the best communication style will always contribute to that. We feel extremely optimistic there as well because, as you can see, all of those individuals are going to play. They will all be participating in the game. There’s no doubt that Jack and (Derrick) Barnes are playing. Thus, Rodrigo (Malcolm Rodriguez), Germ (Jalen Reeves-Maybin), and Ben Niemann will all perform. We are going to utilize these individuals, after all.
Prior to their Week 3 game against the Arizona Cardinals, the Detroit Lions’ secondary depth suffered as a result of several important players missing practice. Terrion Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw, two rookie cornerbacks, missed the first two practices of the week. Arnold resumed practice on Friday, but Rakestraw stayed out and is not expected to play on Sunday.
On the other hand, Arnold has been classified as dubious. The same designation is held by linebacker Alex Anzalone, who resumed practice on Thursday. Anzalone suffered a concussion versus Tampa Bay. Anzalone plays a major part in the defense’s communication as the defensive play-caller with the green dot. Malcolm Rodriguez, Derrick Barnes, and Jack Campbell are a few more who contribute
SecurityIt was Ifeatu Melifonwu’s third straight week of absence from action. Due to an ankle injury, the Syracuse graduate has not yet made his season debut. At this time, Campbell does not anticipate the safety being placed on injured reserve.to the work of defensive communication.
Yes, I have discussed that with Brad Holmes, the general manager. He is truly making progress, according to Campbell. “He is making improvement. No, I would say. That may alter now, though, contingent upon events involving the remainder of the roster. However, at this moment, he is improving, therefore I don’t feel that way.
