Lions Secondary Faces Injury Setbacks in Training Camp

The Detroit Lions' secondary is coping with several minor injuries during training camp, including All-Pro safety Kerby Joseph missing multiple practices due to knee irritation, though a return is expected soon. Cornerback Terrion Arnold, a promising 2024 first-round pick, left practice early with a hamstring injury, his second soft-tissue issue in two weeks, and is currently being evaluated. Additionally, defensive back Amik Robertson remains sidelined, and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. has just returned from a chest injury. Backup corners Rock-Ya Sin and Dicaprio Bootle have stepped into first-team roles, and newly acquired D.J. Reed participated fully in practice. Head coach Dan Campbell suggested the team will likely hold top draft picks out of the preseason opener as a precaution. These injuries underscore Detroit's ongoing depth concerns in the secondary, an area impacted by health issues last season.