D.J. Reed is headed to injured reserve, sidelined four games by a hamstring issue after a Browns game-lifting collision. Detroit’s depth in the secondary will be tested against the Bengals, Chiefs, Buccaneers and Vikings, with a potential return at Washington looming. Coach Dan Campbell praised Reed’s toughness and teammate-first mindset, insisting this won’t end his season. The club now leans on Rock Ya-Sin, Amik Robertson and Khalil Dorsey as it ration’s reps to cover the absence.

Deshea Townsend stressed the “us” mentality and the opportunity for the next-man-up trio to step in, while Campbell highlighted Reed’s playmaking spirit as a model for the room. For fantasy and DFS, expect increased targets on the Lions’ DBs in upcoming shootouts, and watch how the defense rotates through the four-game window as Reed monitors his return timeline.

The broader path that unfolds will test Detroit’s ability to survive a tough stretch. Reed’s injury is a setback, but not a verdict on the season; the Lions expect to weather the storm and keep their defensive identity intact as they chase divisional and conference success.

Detroit signs Tre Flowers to the practice squad, adding veteran depth as D.J. Reed and Terrion Arnold miss time. Amik Robertson shifts outside; Lions may deploy Rock Ya-Sin or Khalil Dorsey at the other outside slot if Arnold cannot play.

With Maddox able to handle the slot in a pinch, Detroit reshapes its secondary ahead of a Week 5 clash with Cincinnati. Flowers’ experience and four career interceptions give the defense a-needed floor behind a young core that includes Carlton Davis III, Robertson, and Maddox, while the depth chart remains fluid as injuries linger.

Detroit adds veteran depth at corner, signing Tre Flowers to the practice squad as injuries mount to Terrion Arnold and D.J. Reed. Flowers, a seven-season vet with stops in Seattle, Cincinnati, Atlanta, Jacksonville, Indianapolis and Chicago, could be ready quickly. Ty Summers also signs for linebacker depth. Campbell signals ongoing help, with Erick Hallett versatile in nickel-to-safety roles ahead of Week 6 against Kansas City.

Reed's hamstring and Arnold's shoulder reshape Detroit's corner depth. Reed is likely out for at least a couple of games, while Arnold's return timing seems optimistic. Amik Robertson steps into a full-time role, with Rock Ya-Sin providing veteran outside cover and Avonte Maddox able to slide to the slot. Khalil Dorsey, Erick Hallett, and Tyson Russell are in the mix for depth as Lions explore outside options. Trade chatter links Seattle's Tariq Woolen as a potential rental, adding a layer of risk and upside to Lions' plans.

Fantasy implications center on workload and scheme fit. Expect Robertson to command the majority of outside snaps, with Maddox handling slot duties and Ya-Sin boosting the outside depth. Dorsey could push for more targets, while Hallett and Russell offer low-cost depth plays. If Woolen becomes available, Detroit could pivot quickly if the price aligns with their long-term corner needs.

In the short term, Detroit’s pass defense hinges on depth play and matchup-driven rotations. Monitor Reeves and Arnold updates closely; the Lions will lean on their depth chart until Reed returns, and speculative moves (like a Woolen trade) could shift the entire CB outlook for fantasy rosters.