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Detroit Lions fans, take a deep breath—your favorite wideout has some news, but it’s not quite the panic button… yet.
Postseason Surgery Revealed
After a breakout 2024 season that earned him First-Team All-Pro honors, Amon-Ra St. Brown dropped a bit of a curveball this week: he hasn’t been participating in offseason workouts because he’s recovering from knee surgery.
The Lions star casually shared the update with reporters after Thursday’s practice:
“I had a surgery on my knee after the season just to clean some stuff up, so I’ve been rehabbing that, but I should be good to go for training camp.”
So, while the news is definitely worth noting, it’s not entirely cause for panic. St. Brown made it clear that this was more of a cleanup procedure than anything major—and he expects to be back in action when training camp kicks off in late July.
One of the League’s Best
St. Brown has quickly become one of the most dependable and electrifying wide receivers in the NFL since entering the league as a fourth-round pick out of USC in 2021. Since then, he’s cracked at least 900 receiving yards in each of his four pro seasons, culminating in an epic 2024 where he led the Lions in:
- Receptions: 115
- Receiving Yards: 1,263
- Receiving Touchdowns: 12 (career high)
That kind of production earned him elite status—and also made him a cornerstone of Detroit’s high-powered offense.
Big Expectations, Bigger Goals
Coming off a 15-win season and a second straight NFC North title, the Lions were one of 2024’s biggest stories. But falling short in the playoffs clearly didn’t sit well with St. Brown.
He didn’t mince words when asked about the team’s mindset heading into 2025:
“At this point, we want to win a Super Bowl; that’s it. Obviously, we’ve got to make the playoffs to win the Super Bowl, but that’s understood by everyone, so, we want to win the Super Bowl. Plain and simple.”
That kind of leadership is exactly what Detroit needs as the team undergoes some transition. The departures of veterans like Allen Robinson, Kevin Zeitler, and the retirement of center Frank Ragnow will reshape the offense. But with Jared Goff still under center, and St. Brown eyeing full strength by camp, there’s reason to stay optimistic.
The Bottom Line
Yes, it’s a little concerning when your WR1 starts the offseason in rehab mode. But this sounds more precautionary than problematic. With St. Brown’s rehab on track and his eyes locked on the Lombardi Trophy, the Lions offense still has its heart—and one of the league’s best weapons—gearing up for another big year.
Let’s just hope that knee’s ready to dance when the pads come on in July.