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Vikings Rival Quietly Lost a Huge Piece

The Detroit Lions will be without their keynote offseason addition for an indefinite period, possibly the rest of the 2023 season.

Defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a torn pectoral muscle, a costly move for the hungry Lions hoping to win a division title for the first time in three decades.

Vikings Rival Quietly Lost a Huge Piece

The 33rd Team’s Ari Meriov tweeted Tuesday, “The Lions have officially placed S/CB C.J. Gardner-Johnson and DE James Houston on Injured Reserve. Two big blows to the defense.