Good news for Detroit Lions fans: C.J. Gardner-Johnson, the team’s starting cornerback, has reportedly suffered no structural damage to his knee, according to an Associated Press source.
Gardner-Johnson was injured during the team’s Week 14 game against the Chicago Bears. He was carted off the field and taken to the locker room for further evaluation. The initial diagnosis was a knee sprain, but the team was waiting on the results of an MRI to determine the extent of the injury.
Fortunately, the MRI results have come back and they are positive. According to the AP source, Gardner-Johnson has suffered no structural damage to his knee. This means that he will not require surgery and should be able to return to action in a relatively short amount of time.
This is great news for the Lions, who have been struggling this season. Gardner-Johnson has been a key contributor on defense, recording three interceptions and 11 passes defended in 12 games this season. His absence would have been a major blow to the team’s chances of making a playoff push.
The Lions will now be able to move forward with Gardner-Johnson in the lineup and hopefully make a run at the postseason. It’s unclear when he will be able to return to action, but it’s likely that he’ll be ready for the team’s next game against the Minnesota Vikings on December 27th.
The Detroit Lions have received some much-needed good news with C.J. Gardner-Johnson’s injury not being as serious as initially feared. With Gardner-Johnson in the lineup, the Lions have a better chance of making a playoff push and giving their fans something to cheer about in 2021.
