The Detroit Lions received discouraging news earlier this week when head coach Dan Campbell revealed that rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold would be “out a while.”

It was a tough blow for a defense already dealing with multiple injuries in the secondary. Campbell admitted he couldn’t yet confirm whether Arnold’s shoulder injury was season-ending, but didn’t rule out the possibility, according to reporter Dave Birkett.

The team is already without top corners DJ Reed and Ennis Rakestraw, leaving their depth thin as they try to stay on top of the NFL standings.

Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard, however, made sure to defend his young player amid recent struggles. “Everybody can point the finger at TA, but you know why we were able to knock out the run game?” Sheppard said.

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