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The Detroit Lions came away with a dominant 34-10 win over the Cleveland Browns, but the celebrations were tempered by the sight of two starting cornerbacks leaving the game. Both D.J. Reed and Terrion Arnold went down in the second half, leaving fans anxious about what’s next for Detroit’s secondary.
Reed’s Setback: “Down for a While”
With just under 14 minutes left in regulation, D.J. Reed pulled up while breaking up a pass to Jerry Jeudy. It was serious enough that the medical cart was brought out, and Reed’s frustration was visible as he was taken off the field.
Head coach Dan Campbell didn’t sugarcoat things afterward.
“He’s going to be down for a while, but the good news is this is not a season-ender. We will get him back, it looks like. So, that’s the good news. But he’s a stud.”
Campbell even admitted the team may consider placing Reed on injured reserve, which would guarantee at least four weeks out.
Arnold’s Situation: Not as Bad, But Still Concerning
Earlier in the third quarter, second-year corner Terrion Arnold left the game clutching his right arm. Thankfully, Campbell suggested his injury isn’t long-term.
“I don’t think this is a huge thing,” Campbell said, “but the question is, is he going to be ready for this week? … If it’s not this week, he should be back by next week for sure.”
That’s a sigh of relief, but it still leaves Detroit shorthanded for Week 5 against Cincinnati.
Who Steps Up Now?
With both starters banged up, the Lions are expected to turn to Amik Robertson, Khalil Dorsey, or veteran Rock Ya-Sin. Campbell stressed the team’s “next man up” mentality:
“They’re going to step up. We’re not going to miss a beat. That’s the whole point.”
Still, expect GM Brad Holmes and the front office to explore depth options, even if it’s just through practice squad moves.
Bottom Line
The Lions are 3-1, riding momentum, and their defense has looked sharp. But losing both Reed and Arnold — even for a short time — is a gut check. Campbell’s words offered some hope, but until Reed and Arnold are back on the field, Detroit fans will be watching the secondary closely.