Follow usThe Detroit Lions’ new defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted off the field on Monday’s training camp after grabbing his right knee.
The 25-year-old sustained the injury on day two in a non-contact activity.
If the injury is serious it will be a major setback for Detroit, who were hoping to strengthen their back line and potentially challenge for NFC North this season.
Detroit signed Gardner-Johnson for an $8 million, one-year deal in March after adding cornerbacks Cameron Sutton and Emmanuel Moseley in free agency.
He had a career-high six interceptions last season with the Philadelphia Eagles after picking off five passes over three years in New Orleans. Gardner-Johnson has reunited with Lions head coach Dan Campbell and defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn after playing for them with the Saints.
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