For the second consecutive week, the Detroit Lions will likely be without a starting outside cornerback.

Last week, rookie Terrion Arnold missed the game against the Colts due to a groin injury, but he’s expected to return for the Thanksgiving matchup with the Chicago Bears.

However, Lions head coach Dan Campbell is uncertain about the availability of their top cornerback, Carlton Davis, after he sustained a knee injury during Sunday’s game.

Despite the injuries, Campbell is confident in the team’s ability to adapt and has several viable options for replacing the injured players. Here’s a look at some of the cornerbacks the Lions can rely on.

Emmanuel Moseley

The Lions activated Emmanuel Moseley from injured reserve last week after he had recovered from a torn pectoral muscle that he sustained during training camp.

Moseley was originally expected to compete for the starting nickel cornerback role, but he also has significant experience playing on the outside.

Although Moseley was limited to special teams in his return to the field last week, the Lions have since removed his restrictions.

Campbell mentioned that Moseley is ready for a bigger role if needed, saying, “He went out there, competed, did a good job on (special) teams for us, but yeah, I think he’s ready. I think he’s ready and we’re not afraid to use him.”

Amik Robertson

Amik Robertson is another player who offers flexibility in the secondary.

Robertson has the ability to play both inside and outside cornerback, with over 75% of his defensive snaps in 2023 being on the outside while he was with the Las Vegas Raiders.

The Lions are considering moving Robertson to the outside if necessary, which would allow Moseley to step into the nickel role.

Campbell noted, “All things are on the table. It’s not like Amik’s never played outside.

He can go out there and not bat an eye, and then you move E-man (Moseley) inside, which is great.”

Kindle Vildor

When Arnold was sidelined last week, the Lions turned to Kindle Vildor as a starter. Unfortunately, the results weren’t ideal.

Vildor gave up several big plays, and some others could have easily been completed if not for mistakes by the opposing receivers.

According to Pro Football Focus, Vildor allowed three catches on six targets for 60 yards.

One of those incompletions was an overthrow, while another came on a pass where the receiver didn’t get both feet in bounds.

His overall coverage grade of 27.7 was the worst among all NFL cornerbacks for that week.

Though Vildor’s performance was underwhelming, it was his first start in a while—his last being in the NFC Championship game.

While his coverage grades have generally been poor, they have rarely been as low as this performance.

It’s possible that this game was an anomaly, and he could bounce back in future opportunities.

Khalil Dorsey

When Davis went down during the Colts game, Khalil Dorsey stepped in alongside Vildor.

Although Dorsey has limited experience—just 123 defensive snaps since entering the league in 2020—he has shown flashes of solid coverage ability in both training camp and preseason games.

Campbell emphasized that the team is comfortable with Dorsey, stating, “We’re not afraid to play Dorsey with Vildor or whatever the case is. We’ve got options and we feel good about all of them.”

With these options at their disposal, the Lions feel confident in their ability to adjust and maintain solid play at cornerback, despite the injuries to their starters.