US EditionLions Get Good News via Second Opinion on Injured CB’s Shoulder
A second medical opinion revealed Terrion Arnold's shoulder injury does not require surgery and he is expected to return this NFL season for the Detroit Lions.
- On Tuesday, Detroit Lions starting cornerback Terrion Arnold received a second opinion showing his shoulder injury is not season-ending, with reports saying he could return this month, per ESPN and NFL Network.
- During Sunday's win over the Cincinnati Bengals, Arnold suffered a shoulder injury late in the third quarter and was carted off; Dan Campbell, Lions head coach, said Arnold would be out "a long time."
- In five games this season, Arnold has started all contests, recording 22 combined tackles and four passes defended as a key piece of Dan Campbell's Lions secondary.
- The Lions are currently missing four of their top five cornerbacks, including D.J. Reed on injured reserve, but Arnold's improved prognosis reduces urgency to add another cornerback this week.
- If all goes according to plan, the Lions could be fully healthy by Nov. 16 for road games against the Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles, with Arnold's status re-evaluated after the bye for Week 9.
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Fortunately, the Detroit Lions received a great update on injured cornerback Terrion Arnold on Tuesday. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported a second opinion indicated Arnold’s shoulder injury is not season-ending. Furthermore, Arnold could only need about a month to recover.That prognosis means the Lions might be less inclined to add another cornerback. However, if Arnold lands on injured reserve, a cornerback addition for Detroit still makes sense. I…
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Palm Beach PostTerrion Arnold injury update: It's actually great news for Detroit Lions starting CB
Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold got good news from a second opinion on his injured shoulder, and is expected to return this season.
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