The Detroit Lions’ defense is an absolute trainwreck right now, giving up more points and yards than any team in the entire league, except for the Colts. Seriously, *only one team* is worse. That’s why it’s no shocker they’re scrambling, bringing in several veteran defensive backs for urgent workouts this Monday.
The Defensive Nightmare
This isn’t just about bad play, it’s about a unit that’s totally depleted. Safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph are stuck on the physically unable to perform list, meaning they can’t even hit the field until Week 5 at the earliest. Then you’ve got Avonte Maddox, another safety, who got hurt just last Thursday. And cornerback Rock Ya-Sin? He was banged up during their loss to the Bills. It’s a revolving door of injuries compounded by terrible performance. No wonder they’re leaking points like a sieve.
Who’s Coming to the Rescue?
So, who are they bringing in to try and stop the bleeding? ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that Jordan Fuller, Jalen Mills, and Mike Edwards are among the guys set to participate. Mills actually played a few games for the Lions just last season, so he’s a familiar face. Edwards saw some action with the Chiefs, and Fuller appeared in six games for the Falcons. They’re hoping these veteran pickups can somehow plug the massive holes in their secondary.
These Monday workouts aren’t just a routine tryout, they’re a desperate shout for help. With key guys sidelined for weeks and others nursing injuries, Detroit needs these veterans to make an immediate impact if they have any hope of turning this defensive disaster around. It’s early in the season, sure, but this defense is already a full-blown crisis, and they need answers *now*.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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