Earlier in the week, we asked Pride of Detroit readers to identify the player they believe will return from serious injury and post the best 2022 season. The Detroit Lions are in an odd situation in which five players—including two rookies—are returning to football after suffering a somewhat serious injury last season.
Former first-round pick Jeff Okudah suffered an torn Achilles in Week 1 of the 2021 season. Edge rusher Romeo Okwara fell to the same fate three games later. One of the best stories from last year, the rise of undrafted cornerback Jerry Jacobs, was cut short due to a torn ACL in December.