The Detroit Lions have placed cornerback Khalil Dorsey on injured reserve, marking the second time he’s faced a significant setback this season. Dorsey initially suffered a leg injury that required surgery, and now he’s dealing with a new health issue.

Dorsey’s Health Issues

– Rhabdomyolysis Diagnosis: Dorsey revealed that his recent absence was due to a battle with rhabdomyolysis, a serious condition that causes muscle breakdown and can lead to kidney damage. He underwent IV treatments and spent time recovering in the hospital.

– Previous Injury: Before his recent diagnosis, Dorsey had suffered a tibia/fibula fracture in December, which kept him sidelined for a significant part of the season.

Impact on the Lions

– Defensive Backfield Challenges: Dorsey’s absence adds to the Lions’ defensive backfield woes, with Terrion Arnold dealing with a shoulder injury and D.J. Reed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

– Roster Moves: To address the shortage, the Lions signed cornerback Arthur Maulet to their practice squad and elevated Dan Skipper to the active roster ¹ ² ³.

Dorsey’s Recovery

– Positive Outlook: Despite the setbacks, Dorsey has shown resilience and determination in his recovery. He expressed his desire to return to the field, stating, “I’m gonna do it.”

– Rehabilitation Process: Dorsey’s road to recovery will likely be lengthy, and the Lions will need to adjust their defensive strategy to compensate for his absence ².

Recent Roster Moves

– Injured Reserve: The Lions have placed three players on injured reserve: defensive tackle Alim McNeill, cornerback Carlton Davis, and Khalil Dorsey. McNeill and Dorsey are out for the season, while Davis has a chance to return if the Lions make a deep playoff run.

– Practice Squad Signings: The Lions signed linebacker Anthony Pittman off the Jaguars’ practice squad and cornerback Stantley Thomas-Oliver ⁴ ⁵.