The Lions got some positive injury updates on a few of their injured players ahead of Day 9 of training camp.
Last Tuesday, Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold suffered a hamstring injury and did not return to practice. But on Sunday, coach Dan Campbell provided a positive update on the 2024 first-round pick.
“He’ll be down for a little bit. It’s not a major hamstring (injury),” Campbell said. “This is a low-grade (injury), but we’re trying to be smart with it. We’re hoping to have him back—what is today? Sunday, right?—We’re hoping to have him back by the middle of the week.”
That’s relieving news for Lions fans, as Arnold was having a very strong start to training camp. After an up-and-down rookie season, Arnold looks prepared for a Year 2 jump. And given that he’ll only miss a few practices, he should be able to keep the positive momentum moving forward.
Campbell additionally gave more good injury news when it comes to offensive tackle Dan Skipper. The veteran lineman suffered an ankle sprain in Thursday’s preseason game, but Campbell said he’s only expected to miss about a week.
“He’ll probably be down for about a week,” Campbell said. “Got his ankle a little bit. Shouldn’t be long-term, but he’s going to need to lay off it a little bit here.”
Skipper has been the team’s backup tackle for the past couple of years, and he’ll remain in competition for the job with the likes of Giovanni Manu, Jamarco Jones, Mason Miller, and newly signed Justin Herron.
In related news, Campbell noted that starting left tackle Taylor Decker will come off the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list and be limited in Sunday’s practice as he acclimates back to practice.