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Lions Face Cornerback Crunch as Terrion Arnold Avoids Surgery but Has No Timetable

With D.J. Reed and Khalil Dorsey on IR, Detroit weighs short-term patches plus potential deals ahead of the Nov. 4 deadline.

Overview

  • Dan Campbell said a second opinion on Terrion Arnold’s shoulder was encouraging and likely spared him surgery, yet he offered no return date and cautioned Arnold may still be out for a while.
  • Reporting from ESPN and NFL Network described Arnold’s outlook as better than first feared, with the possibility of an October return, though the team is taking a wait-and-see approach.
  • Starting corner D.J. Reed remains on injured reserve for at least three more games and Khalil Dorsey was placed on IR this week, further thinning Detroit’s depth.
  • Amik Robertson, Rock Ya-Sin and Avonte Maddox are set to carry the load at cornerback, with practice-squad options such as Tre Flowers and Arthur Maulet available for elevation.
  • Media speculation has linked Detroit to potential trade targets including Riq Woolen and Greg Newsome II, but no moves have been finalized as the Lions navigate a tough stretch before their Week 8 bye.