Terrion Arnold injury update; Lions star CB shares crucial news after undergoing surgery

The Detroit Lions suffered a massive injury blow last week after second-year cornerback Terrion Arnold suffered a shoulder injury. Arnold was placed on the injured reserve, sidelining him for the rest of the season.

Arnold sustained the injury during the team's Thanksgiving Day loss against the Green Bay Packers. The 22-year-old updated on his injury on Thursday, informing that he had successfully undergone surgery to tend to his shoulder injury.

"Surgery was successful thank you Jesus…"

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Arnold was expected to be out for considerable time after sustaining a shoulder injury in Week 5. However, Arnold returned earlier than expected, only to suffer a concussion in Week 10 against the Washington Commanders, which led to two missed games.

Arnold has played in eight games, started seven, for the lions this season, registering 31 tackles, eight passes defended and an interception.

Terrion Arnold, who was selected 24th pick in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, has struggled with injuries this season, impacting the team's playoff chances.

Amid his injury woes, former NFL wide receiver Steve Smith sympathized with Arnold.

"Terrion, you’re a heck of a football player, man, it’s unfortunate with you, you can ball." Smith said.

Lions suffered another defensive setback after Terrion Arnold's surgery

The Lions suffered another massive defensive setback this week after safety Kerby Joseph suffered a setback in his recovery from a knee injury. Lions defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard reflected on the setback.

"It’s going to take a collective effort, it’s all hands on deck as it has been all year. It’s no different, it’s just a manner of guys stepping up to the occasion and seizing the moment. "But we don’t – I don’t see us changing anything that we do schematically really," said Sheppard. "Having trusted guys like Avonte (Maddox) allows me to do that, so I do want to give him a lot of love and credit here."

The Lions are 8-5 for the season and will face the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night.

Edited by Chaitanya Prakash