Categories: Detroit Lions

Report: Jeff Okudah ruled out for remainder of season with devastating injury

Published by
Brad Sullivan

The Detroit Lions received some devastating news regarding cornerback Jeff Okudah’s Achilles injury.

The No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft will miss the remainder of the season after playing in just one game.

Okudah was looking to make a major impact after entering last season with such high expectations.

Those expectations were dimmed somewhat when injuries limited him to nine games, including six starts. During his time on the field, Okudah collected just one interception.

Okudah’s injury took place during the Lions’ 41-33 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in the 2021 season opener. The injury now forces new Lions head coach Dan Campbell to make some quick adjustments prior to next week’s divisional clash against the Green Bay Packers.

Brad Sullivan

Brad has written on a variety of both NBA and NFL topics and has worked previously as a sports information director at the collegiate level. A lifetime fan of sports, he's witnessed countless great moments in different sports and understands that stories can be compelling from both the perspective of winners and losers. As a frustrated fan of Cleveland sports, he experienced something unprecedented when the Cavaliers won the city's first championship in 52 years.

Published by
Brad Sullivan

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