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Source: Lions' C.J. Gardner-Johnson feared to have torn pec

DETROIT -- After suffering their first loss Sunday, the Detroit Lions could be without defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson for the remainder of the season.

Gardner-Johnson is feared to have suffered a torn pectoral during the 37-31 overtime loss to the Seattle Seahawks, a source confirmed to ESPN. NFL Network was the first to report the news.

Gardner-Johnson played 70 defensive snaps against Seattle, finishing with eight tackles and two stuffs.

On Day 2 of training camp, the Lions survived a scare with Gardner-Johnson. He was carted off the field with a right leg injury, but he suffered no structural damage to his knee and was able to return.