The Lions are already dealing with some major blows to their defense, with cornerback D.J. Reed (hip) and defensive end DJ Wonnum (concussion) both out of practice this Wednesday. This is not ideal, folks, especially with a tough Dolphins game on deck.
Defense Taking a Hit: Key Players Sidelined
It’s not just Reed and Wonnum. Linebacker Jack Campbell also sat out practice, along with center Cade Mays (ankle). All four of these guys got dinged up during last Sunday’s win against the Vikings. When you’re missing that many key defensive pieces, you have to wonder how that unit is going to hold up. Reed’s a critical piece in the secondary and Wonnum brings that pass-rushing pressure. Losing both of them at the same time is a nightmare scenario for any coaching staff trying to gameplan for an explosive offense.
More Injury Woes for the Lions
The injury report gets even longer. There were a bunch of limited participants in practice, including safety Brian Branch (concussion), safety Kerby Joseph (knee), linebacker Amen Ogbongbemiga (toe), running back Jacob Saylors (neck), and wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (rib). That’s a lot of guys playing at less than 100 percent. The only real good news for them was cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (cramps) being a full participant. When your roster is this banged up, every snap feels like a high-wire act.
The Lions have got to find a way to plug these holes fast. They’re facing the Dolphins next, and if these guys aren’t on the field, or aren’t at full strength, it’s going to be a brutal battle. We’ll be watching to see who steps up!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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