Allen Park — At some point in every football player's career, they're going to have to deal with the injury bug. But for the past three seasons, it's felt as if Detroit Lions defensive lineman Da'Shawn Hand has been battling an infestation.
The once-promising rookie has seen his early momentum derailed by various strains and sprains. Since earning All-Rookie honors from the Pro Football Writers of America in 2018, Hand has ended each of his first three seasons on injured reserve. In total, he's missed 22 of Detroit's past 35 games with knee, elbow, groin and ankle issues.