The Detroit Lions came away with a big 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday, but the victory came with concern. Cornerback D.J. Reed exited the game in the fourth quarter after suffering a hamstring injury, and the team is now awaiting MRI results.
Best Case Scenario
Dr. Jimmy Liao, a medical analyst who frequently covers Lions injuries, weighed in on Reed’s situation. According to Liao, the best-case scenario would be a Grade 1 or Grade 2 hamstring strain, which could put Reed back on the field within five weeks or less. The exact timeline will depend on the location of the injury, whether it’s within the muscle belly or closer to the tendon.
Worst Case Scenario
The worst-case scenario, though considered unlikely, would be a surgical rupture, similar to injuries suffered by Dak Prescott and Michael Badgley in the past. That type of injury would end Reed’s season.
Bottom Line
This news adds to the Lions’ growing concerns in the secondary. With Terrion Arnold also banged up, Detroit’s depth at cornerback is being tested just four weeks into the season. Head coach Dan Campbell admitted postgame that he doesn’t expect Reed to be available next Sunday, leaving the Lions with decisions to make in the coming days.
For now, Lions fans will be holding their breath, hoping Reed’s diagnosis falls closer to the best-case scenario than the worst.
