Supply: Lions’ Kearse breaks leg, injures ankle
DETROIT — Detroit Lions huge receiver Jermaine Kearse has a damaged leg and likewise tweaked an ankle, a supply confirmed to ESPN, after struggling a left leg harm early within the first preseason sport in opposition to the New England Patriots on Thursday evening.
The harm occurred as Kearse was blocking on a working play for Ty Johnson on the primary drive of the sport. Medical doctors instantly got here out to are inclined to Kearse, who had his leg immobilized in an air forged after which was carted off the sector.
The 29-year-old Kearse signed with the Lions in June to supply veteran depth and a well-recognized face in new coordinator Darrell Bevell’s offense. He had been closely concerned in Bevell’s offense in Seattle for the primary 5 seasons of his profession earlier than getting traded to the New York Jets simply previous to the beginning of the 2017 season.
Kearse spent two years in New York, setting profession highs with 65 catches and 810 yards in 2017 earlier than having a down yr final season, catching 37 passes for 371 yards. He got here to Detroit in search of a profession rejuvenation. He began to separate himself for the No. four receiver function within the Lions’ offense over the ultimate week of coaching camp.
Jermaine Kearse was injured whereas blocking on a working play for Ty Johnson on the primary drive of Thursday’s sport. AP Picture/Duane Burleson
Kearse has 255 catches in his profession for three,291 yards and 17 touchdowns.
With Kearse’s harm, the Lions lose priceless depth at receiver in a crowded however inexperienced corps behind Kenny Golladay, Marvin Jones Jr. and Danny Amendola. Kearse began the sport with Andy Jones and was changed by Chris Lacy. Each Andy Jones and Lacy have been competing with Kearse for backup spots.
The severity of the harm was first reported by NFL Community.
The Lions additionally had quarterback Tom Savage, who began Thursday’s sport, and reserve defensive deal with Darius Kilgo undergo accidents within the first half.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter contributed to this report.