ESPN.com · Sep 19, 2023
Source: Lions' C.J. Gardner-Johnson feared to have torn pec
DETROIT -- After suffering their first loss Sunday, the Detroit Lions could be without defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson for the remainder of the season.
Gardner-Johnson is feared to have suffered a torn pectoral during the 37-31 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks, a source confirmed to ESPN. NFL Network was the first to report the news.
Gardner-Johnson played 70 defensive snaps against Seattle, finishing with eight tackles and two stuffs.
On Day 2 of training camp, the Lions survived a scare with Gardner-Johnson. He was carted off the field with a right leg injury, but he suffered no structural damage to his knee and was able to return.
