Summary
Cornerback D.J. Reed of the Detroit Lions will miss at least four weeks after suffering a hamstring injury. The injury, which occurred during a game against the Cleveland Browns, will not require surgery, and Reed initially feared it was more serious.
Key Facts
- D.J. Reed is a cornerback for the Detroit Lions, who will be out for at least four weeks due to a hamstring injury.
- He was placed on the injured reserve list, which is a designation that sidelines players for several weeks.
- Reed initially thought the injury was worse, but he does not need surgery.
- Reed has played for the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks before joining the Lions.
- This season, Reed made 16 tackles, four pass breakups, one interception, and a fumble recovery in four games.
- The Lions signed S Loren Strickland and LB Ty Summers to their active roster to fill the gap.
- Terrion Arnold, another starting cornerback, is also dealing with an injury but practiced in a limited way this week.
