The Detroit Lions’ second defeat of the season against the Buffalo Bills came with another major setback following Khalil Dorsey‘s mid-game exit due to an ankle injury. The Lions, who currently sit at the summit of the NFC North division, have managed an impressive record of 12-2 in their ongoing NFL campaign. However, things could soon take a turn for the worse, considering the fitness issues that have been plaguing the Detroit camp. So, what actually happened to Dorsey in the said fixture?
Here are all the available details regarding the seasoned cornerback’s latest ailment.
How did Khalil Dorsey get injured?
Khalil Dorsey sustained an ankle injury in the Lions’ 42-48 loss to the Bills.
The episode occurred in the dying embers of the second quarter of Detroit’s Week 15 match-up. During a third-and-goal play, Khalil Dorsey accidentally clashed with teammate Ezekiel Turner, leading to an injury. As such, the game was briefly stopped while Dorsey received treatment from the Lions’ medical staff. After applying an air cast to the player’s leg, the team escorted Dorsey off the field to a standing ovation from the crowd.
When will Khalil Dorsey return to play for Lions?
Khalil Dorsey’s ankle injury has officially ruled him out for the entirety of the ongoing season. Moreover, the 26-year-old cornerback has been placed on the team’s injured reserve.
Head coach Dan Campbell confirmed his player’s unfortunate fate in a post-match interview. Notably, Dorsey was only subbing in for Carlton Davis III, who has entered concussion protocol due to his various injuries.
Khalil Dorsey’s injury left the Lions with only three active cornerbacks in the aforementioned game. Moreover, Detroit’s defensive tackle Alim McNeill is also expected to be sidelined for the entire 2024-25 campaign. With much of their first-team depleted, the Lions will be taking on the Chicago Bears in their next NFL fixture.
