Detroit Lions: Updates for some key injuries

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 13: Kerry Hyder #61 of the Detroit Lions is taken off the field after suffering an injury against the Indianapolis Colts during a preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 13, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 13: Kerry Hyder #61 of the Detroit Lions is taken off the field after suffering an injury against the Indianapolis Colts during a preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 13, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
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DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 24: Rhett Ellison #85 of the Minnesota Viking makes a catch over Tavon Wilson #32 of the Detroit Lions during second quarter sat Ford Field on November 24, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 24: Rhett Ellison #85 of the Minnesota Viking makes a catch over Tavon Wilson #32 of the Detroit Lions during second quarter sat Ford Field on November 24, 2016 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Tavon Wilson, Safety

During my piece predicting what Detroit should do in free agency, I made an ill-timed reference about Wilson having to “look over his shoulder” with regard to his job.

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Considering his struggle with a shoulder injury throughout the year and how it eventually ended his season, I should have been more cognizant of my words.

It was truly an unintentional gaffe and I sincerely apologize.

During his two seasons in Detroit, Tavon Wilson was a very good player and I enjoyed his contributions. I was concerned when I saw that his season was over.

Those concerns disappeared after Quandre Diggs’ performance as Wilson’s substitute.

I’ve stated before that I believe Detroit will move on from Tavon Wilson in free agency. His injury still had a big impact on the season though because it allowed a different player an opportunity to shine in a new position.

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Wilson is expected to return to full health, but considering how that shoulder lingered on for him, I’m concerned if he’ll be able to bounce back strong and stay healthy.

Either way, I wish him the best.

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