The Detroit Lions’ defense played well once again in a 34-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but one major injury could have big ramifications for the defense in the next few weeks.
Cornerback D.J. Reed went down with a hamstring injury in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s win and did not return. Fellow starting corner Terrion Arnold also left the game with a shoulder injury, though Lions head coach Dan Campbell said after the win that Arnold’s injury is not believed to be as serious as Reed’s.
NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported Monday that Reed is a candidate to be placed on injured reserve, although the injury would not require surgery.