Two-time Super Bowl winning defensive end Trey Flowers arrived in the Motor City via free agency in 2019. And while he appeared in 15 games last season, he was limited to only seven games this season due to injury suffered in Week 8.
Detroit’s season came to a close yesterday with a loss against the Minnesota Vikings. And as players and team personnel depart for an uncertain offseason, they’re left wondering what went wrong with yet another campaign that began with promise and expectations.
According to Flowers, things didn’t go wrong – they weren’t right from the start.
Trey Flowers on what went wrong: I don't think it went wrong. I don't think it ever went right for an extended period of time.
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) January 4, 2021
As far as his injury is concerned, Flowers confirmed it was indeed a fractured arm – however, he won’t be needing offseason surgery. Unfortuantely, the pain was too great to appear on the field.
Trey Flowers confirms his injury this year was a hairline fracture in forearm. No surgery needed
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) January 4, 2021
Trey Flowers said between doctors, staff and him collectively felt it wasn't the best option for him to play yet.
Said he's still healing from his injury. If he could have played without pain, it would have been a different conversation.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) January 4, 2021
The Lions underwent a dramatic mid-season facelift with the dismissals of GM Bob Quinn and coach Matt Patricia. For Flowers, he’s ready for the team to find the winning combination.
Trey Flowers said he wants the team to find leadership in the new GM & coaching roles that can get “winning results"
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) January 4, 2021
Trey Flowers said if the Lions higher-ups ask for his opinions, he'll give it.
He said he trusts Rod Wood's process and likes what he's doing putting people in place.
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) January 4, 2021
Flowers has three years remaining on the $90 million deal he signed in 2019.
