On Monday, Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah returned to the practice field for the first time since suffering his Achilles injury back in Week 1 of the regular season. Though his participation level is still unknown, it is undoubtedly a big step in his rehabilitation from one of the most serious injuries in football. Rehabilitation sometimes takes over a year, and many players never return to form once they return.
And for Okudah, it’s not just about proving he can recover from a devastating injury, he still very much has to prove himself on the field.