Detroit Lions Rule Out Rookie CB Terrion Arnold for Colts Game Due to Groin Injury
The Lions will face the Colts in Week 12 without two rookie cornerbacks, as Arnold and Ennis Rakestraw Jr. are sidelined by injuries.
- Terrion Arnold, Detroit's first-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, has been ruled out for Week 12 against the Colts due to a groin injury sustained in practice.
- Arnold, 21, has started all 10 games this season, recording 38 tackles and six passes defended, contributing significantly to the Lions' strong defensive performance.
- Fellow rookie cornerback Ennis Rakestraw Jr., a second-round pick, was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury after missing practice all week.
- Veteran cornerback Emmanuel Moseley, returning from injured reserve, is expected to play for the first time this season, providing depth to the Lions' secondary.
- The Lions, boasting a 9-1 record and the NFL's strongest third-down defense, aim for their ninth consecutive win against the 5-6 Colts.