Locker room buzz: Update on injuries, offensive curveballs, defense's feel-it-out strategy and Moseley, Mahogany and Long on debuts
Indianapolis — Here’s what I learned bouncing around the Detroit Lions’ locker room following the team’s 26-6 victory over the Indianapolis Colts.
War of attrition rages on
Let’s open with the elephant in the room. The Lions suffered a few more body blows in this contest, seeing several key contributors suffer injuries.
Wide receiver and return man Kalif Raymond exited and wasn't able to return due to a foot injury. Running back David Montgomery sustained a shoulder injury. Carlton Davis III didn’t come back after an issue with his knee. And even though he returned to action, Taylor Decker got rolled up on and required treatment for both knee and ankle injuries.
In the immediate aftermath of the contest, Dan Campbell wasn’t able to guarantee any of the four would be available for the short-week matchup with the Chicago Bears on Thursday.
“I feel OK about three of those guys,” Campbell said. “Leaf (Raymond) could be a little bit more serious, but even with that, it doesn't mean any of those guys are going to be ready for Thursday.”
Raymond was spotted in a boot after the contest, while I was able to touch base with the other three about how they were feeling.