DETROIT – The Detroit Lions came out of Sunday’s last-minute loss with more than regrets.
Starting safety Tracy Walker III said he tore his Achilles in the game vs. the Vikings on Sunday, ending his season. Walker just signed a new contract with the team this past offseason, and was one of the leaders of the defense.
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I appreciate all the support from my fans and friends. It is true that I tore my Achilles and I’m done for the season but I’ll bounce back and be better then ever for the following years to come. TTIME will be back‼️
— Tracy Walker #21 (@TracyWalkerIII) September 26, 2022
To make matters worse, NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reports the team’s starting running back D’Andre Swift suffered a shoulder sprain and “could miss some time,” but won’t require surgery. Swift was already dealing with an ankle sprain that has caused him to miss practice for the last two weeks.
#Lions RB D’Andre Swift suffered a shoulder sprain in Sunday’s loss to the #Vikings, per source. It’s not expected to require surgery. But Swift could miss some time.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 26, 2022
Swift has had limited offensive involvement since injuring the ankle, but still provided explosiveness for a Lions offense that badly needed it coming into the season.
If Swift misses time, Jamaal Williams and Craig Reynolds will likely split reps in the backfield.
Juju Hughes will likely fill in as the starter at safety with Walker out for the season.
The Lions take on the Seahawks in Detroit on Sunday.
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