The Detroit Lions placed rookie linebacker Jahlani Tavai on injured reserve Monday. Official team reporter Tim Twentyman confirmed the move on Twitter.
Tavai suffered a shoulder injury in the team’s Week 16 loss to the Denver Broncos. The injury is to the same shoulder as his injury in college, but it is currently unknown what the severity of this injury is.
Tavai’s shoulder injury is on the same side as his injury in college, but Patricia doesn’t say if it’s the same injury.
Also said he didn’t have information regarding how long into the offseason the injury will affect Tavai.