Scott Polacek@@ScottPolacekIncluded Columnist IVAugust 13, 2024
The Detroit Lions left Monday's practice with some noted issue.
According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, running back Jahmyr Gibbs suffered a hamstring injury. What's more, ESPN's Eric Woodyard kept in mind cornerbacks Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (ankle) and Terrion Arnold (upper body) were likewise examined for injuries suffered throughout practice.
Detroit chose Arnold out of Alabama with a first-round choice and Rakestraw out of Missouri with a second-round choice in the 2024 NFL draft, so any obstacles to them would be a blow to the group's additions to the secondary this offseason.
Nolan Bianchi of the Detroit News kept in mind the cornerback injuries took place throughout an individually drill when Arnold was securing Amon-Ra St. Brown and Rakestraw was securing Jameson Williams.
The Lions do not open the routine season till Sept. 8 versus the Los Angeles Rams, however the novices would certainly gain from extra operate in training school and the preseason. Detroit is arranged to deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday in its 2nd preseason video game.
When it comes to Gibbs, he figures to be a vital part of the group's offense when healthy.
The Alabama item was the No. 12 total choice of the 2023 NFL draft and reached the Pro Bowl in his novice season behind 945 hurrying lawns, 316 getting lawns and 11 overall goals.
His adaptability along with David Montgomery in the backfield permitted the Lions to mix-and-match offending appearances they tossed at challengers as they won the NFC North and reached the NFC Championship Game.
It is affordable to anticipate a dive from Gibbs in his 2nd season now that he has more experience at the NFL level, however he will require to be healthy and on the field.
In the meantime, the Lions can rely more on the veteran Montgomery in the backfield.
