Dan Campbell offers optimistic injury updates on several Detroit Lions

While the Detroit Lions got bad news regarding cornerback Emmanuel Moseley, who reportedly suffered a torn pectoral on Monday, coach Dan Campbell provided several more injury updates that were much more positive.

Beginning with first-round rookie Terrion Arnold, Campbell said the cornerback cleared concussion protocol and will be out there at Day 2 of joint practices with the New York Giants.

The Lions also suffered injuries to starting guard Kevin Zeitler, linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez, and defensive back Ifeatu Melifonwu. While all three will remain out for Tuesday’s practice, Campbell described all three injuries as “minor.”

As for Moseley, Campbell left the door open for the veteran cornerback to come back this year. He also spun the injury in a positive manner, noting that while he’s rehabbing from the pectoral injury, he can use the opportunity to get his legs fully under him after suffering torn ACLs in back-to-back seasons.

“You don’t always see it in the moment, but this could be one of those that helps him get the legs where he needs them to get to by the end of the year,” Campbell said, per MLive. “It’s part of the process. We all love E-man, all the work he puts into it, the top teammate that he is, and he’ll come back from this.”

In addition to these injuries, Campbell also clarified that tight end Sam LaPorta is dealing with a hamstring injury and will remain out on Tuesday. However, it is not considered a serious injury.