In final Sunday’s extra time loss to the Seahawks, the Lions confronted a setback as two defensive gamers sustained important accidents. Consequently, the workforce made the choice to take away each gamers from their energetic roster. On Tuesday, the Lions formally positioned security C.J. Gardner-Johnson and edge rusher James Houston on injured reserve. At the moment, no corresponding strikes have been introduced, leaving open the chance for the workforce so as to add new gamers earlier than their upcoming recreation in opposition to the Falcons.
On Monday evening, information circulated that Gardner-Johnson could also be unable to play for the rest of the season on account of a torn pec. Equally, Houston is anticipated to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks on account of a fractured ankle. Therefore, it’s obvious that each gamers will likely be absent from the workforce for an prolonged time period. In distinction, working again David Montgomery additionally suffered an harm through the loss, however it’s anticipated that his absence won’t be as prolonged as that of the 2 defensive gamers.