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It didn’t take long for the pitchforks to come out in Detroit.
When news broke that rookie offensive lineman Miles Frazier had suffered a knee injury that could keep him out until September or October, fans didn’t just sigh — they sounded off. Loudly.
And honestly? After what happened last season, you can’t really blame them.
The Injury That Sparked a Firestorm
According to The Detroit Times, head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that Frazier is dealing with a significant knee injury. That alone is frustrating enough — the Lions were hoping for a healthy offseason to build on their NFC No. 1 seed momentum. But it wasn’t just the injury itself that triggered fans. It was what they believed caused it.
Twitter exploded with comments pointing fingers — not just at bad luck, but at the Lions’ offseason regimen.
One fan came straight out with it:
“I second my previous comment that the Lions should hire a brand new medical staff cause yikes.”
Another didn’t mince words either:
“All of these guys were not taking care of their bodies in the off season. They should have laid off the steak and potatoes and trained more.”
Brutal. And also kinda poetic.
Patterns Fans Are Tired Of
This isn’t a one-off for Detroit. Last season, injuries piled up and played a huge role in their late-season collapse — including that shocking loss to the Commanders in the divisional round. So naturally, the first sign of another injury has fans seeing a pattern — and they’re not exactly patient right now.
It’s one thing when a veteran tweaks something during the grind of the season. But a rookie? Before the preseason even starts? That’s exactly the kind of thing that turns mild concern into full-blown panic online.
Are Fans Overreacting?
Maybe. Knee injuries are unfortunately common in football. And it’s not like Frazier was going to start Week 1 anyway. But when a team’s Super Bowl window feels open, every setback feels seismic — even if it’s just one rookie.
Still, the Lions might want to rethink their summer prep. Or at least get in front of the narrative before the next guy goes down and social media turns the temperature up even higher.
The Bottom Line
Detroit’s fan base is hungry — not just for wins, but for a season where their team actually stays healthy long enough to cash in. Miles Frazier’s injury might not be the biggest blow ever, but it’s a reminder of just how fragile the dream can be.
Let’s just hope “yikes” doesn’t become this season’s catchphrase.