The Detroit Lions are preparing for the 2025-26 season, and this time they’re aiming for a year with fewer injuries compared to the previous one. It turned into a sort of running joke, and not a positive one, that the Detroit Lions faced numerous injuries within their team last season, particularly on defense. Had their players maintained better health, they might have avoided defeat against the Washington Commanders in that pivotal playoff opener.
Entering the new season, the mindset has been one of fingers crossed, but the Lions are already facing some unfortunate news. They are already beginning to accumulate, and the season hasn’t even begun yet. The preseason hasn’t even begun, so it’s troubling, to say the least, to witness these injuries occurring.
The most recent injury occurred at the Detroit Lions’ training camp on Thursday, July 24. To add to the problem, it was one of the team’s cornerbacks, and many probably recall that the team dealt with numerous injured cornerbacks last season.
Detroit Lions Cornerback Exits Practice
An update on X from NFL insider Jordan Schultz states that Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold will be sidelined until further notice. The announcement comes after cornerback Ennis Rakestraw, linebacker Derrick Barnes, and defensive tackle Roy Lopez recently suffered injuries.
“Sources: #Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold exited practice today due to a calf strain.” I’ve heard that the team intends to be careful before allowing him to return to the field. LB Derrick Barnes, who also exited practice, is expected to be okay,” he mentioned in the message.
How severe are calf injuries? Certainly, they can be extremely serious. Arnold’s injury might lead to different outcomes.
“Calf injuries are serious business,” remarks Candace Pedraza of SideLion Report in a piece released on Thursday, July 24. “For NBA enthusiasts, if you followed the NBA Finals, you understand how swiftly an annoying injury can escalate into a complete Achilles tear.” Tyrese Haliburton quickly understood that.
Having a very impressive debut season – 10 defended passes and 47 solo tackles.
Important Lions Players Sustaining Injuries Already
It seems that the Lions will hold Arnold out of play for some time, particularly with the team’s initial padded practice beginning on Friday, July 25. Hopefully, when the coaches address the media, they’ll provide updated details regarding Arnold’s injury.
With essential players already missing, the depth chart becomes increasingly vital. However, ideally, at the beginning of the season, no team ought to depend on their substitutes.
“Since Detroit has a preseason game approaching, it’s important for them to proceed carefully because the purpose of training camp is to sufficiently prepare their veterans for NFL pace without rushing them into these preseason matches,” Pedraza remarked. “Those games serve to assess second and third string choices.”
Therefore, let’s ensure these key players remain safe throughout practice, Dan Campbell, and keep them ready for the season.
