Dan Campbell gives lukewarm Amon-Ra St. Brown injury update
When it comes to consistency, there is no player on the Detroit Lions who fits the bill more than wide receiver, Amon-Ra St. Brown. St. Brown has been a player that quarterback Jared Goff has been able to count on time and time again to pick up a huge first down, or to make a big play when the team needed it most. Unfortunately, the best ability in the NFL is availability, and that could be an issue for St. Brown this week as he is dealing with an abdominal injury.
What did Dan Campbell say about Amon-Ra St. Brown?
Just moments ago, Campbell spoke to reporters and he said that St. Brown would not be practicing with the Lions on Friday, but that he would be working with the trainers on the side, as he has been doing throughout the week. Campbell said that he does not want to “push it today” and that they would know a lot more tomorrow morning when it comes to St. Brown’s status for Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers.
Campbell noted that St. Brown suffered the injury during the Lions Thursday Night Football win over the Green Bay Packers. He said that St. Brown was able to get through the game okay, but that like with a lot of injuries, they start to have a residual effect in the following days.
Why It Matters: Consistency Faces a Hurdle
In the dynamic world of professional football, consistency can often be a rare gem, and for the Detroit Lions, wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown embodies that very trait. St. Brown has emerged as a reliable target for quarterback Jared Goff, consistently stepping up when the team needed him most. St. Brown’s battle with an abdominal injury adds an element of uncertainty to the Lions’ offensive stability.
TL;DR (too long didn’t read)
- Amon-Ra St. Brown’s Reliable Presence: Amon-Ra St. Brown has been a beacon of reliability for the Detroit Lions. His ability to come through in clutch moments has not only endeared him to fans but also made him a cornerstone of the Lions’ offensive strategy.
- The Looming Injury Concern: St. Brown’s abdominal injury, incurred during the Lions’ recent Thursday Night Football triumph over the Green Bay Packers, has raised concerns about his availability for Sunday’s game against the Panthers.
- Coach Campbell’s Assessment: Dan Campbell’s comments about St. Brown’s status shed light on the uncertainty surrounding the wide receiver’s availability. St. Brown will not be participating in Friday’s practice, opting instead to work with the training staff on the side, a routine he has followed throughout the week.
Bottom Line – St. Brown’s Unpredictable Challenge
While St. Brown’s reliability has been a source of comfort for the Detroit Lions, his abdominal injury serves as a reminder that the sport demands resilience in the face of adversity. With that being said, if the Lions training staff deems that St. Brown is not ready, you can bet that Campbell will not try to force things. Hopefully, Amon-Ra proves that he is healthy enough to play, against the Panthers, but if he cannot make that happen, it will be the next-man-up approach that Campbell had always preached.
