Detroit Lions Place Veteran Cornerback on Injured Reserve List

The Detroit Lions have made the decision to place veteran cornerback D.J. Reed on the injured reserve list.

After injuring his hamstring against the Cleveland Browns, the 28-year-old was carted off the field.

Head coach Dan Campbell indicated earlier this week it was a very close decision whether or not the team would place Reed on an injury list.

The former New York Jets defensive back must now miss the team's next four games, including against the Bengals, Chiefs, Buccaneers and Vikings. The earliest he could return is the team's road contest against the Washington Commanders.

On the play he was injured, Reed still was seen still working to make the tackle, something Campbell appreciated.

“It’s the way he’s wired. That’s the type of guy he is. Look, you can see the type of player on the tape. You have a pretty good idea of what he’s made of. You do enough leg work. But his style of play, when you watch him play, you know that he’s a great fit for us, and that just shows everything you need to know," said Campbell. "That to him is more important to him than his own body, is making a play for his teammates.

"He doesn’t want to let the guys down, he needs to make a play, and something comes of that. I know you’re already going to ask, he’s going to be down for a while," Campbell added. "But the good news is this is not a season-ender. We will get him back it looks like, so that’s the good news. He’s a stud.”