The Detroit Lions will be without one of their best special teams players for the rest of the season.
The Lions placed cornerback Tony McRae on injured reserve Sunday because of the right knee injury he suffered in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings.
McRae, who shined this season as a gunner, was hurt covering a punt late in Sunday's first half and could be heard screaming as he crumpled to the ground.
He played sparingly on defense this season, filling in at slot cornerback after injuries decimated the Lions' secondary in their season opener, but was a key member of a punt coverage unit that's among the best in the NFL.