Rookie defensive tackle Nick Fairley's foot injury might be more serious than originally thought, the Detroit News reported Tuesday. Fairley, selected 13th overall in April's draft, left practice Monday with a left foot injury. X-rays later that day were normal, according to the Detroit Free Press. Fairley wore a walking boot Tuesday, and the Lions' medical staff might be exploring a possible stress fracture, the News reported. "We are still doing some tests," coach Jim Schwartz said. "We are having a lot of different people looking at it. He's down for now." Schwartz would not say if he believes the injury is long-term or short-term in nature. "Nick sort of tweaked his foot during pass-rush, or individual (drills), one of those things," Schwartz said. "They sent him in to get it X-rayed, just to make sure there was nothing, no broken bone in there, because he wanted to keep on practicing. So we sent him in, and that was negative. After the injury occurred, Fairley didn't seem concerned. "Probably tweaked it a little bit," Fairley said. "It's OK." Source: NFL.com
I'm a bit worried about him too, but then again it's just the start of camp he hasn't missed any games yet. Titus Young our second round pick out of Boise State has a "hurt leg" and has missed 3 practices as well. At least SUH has worked out for us right?
Lions Rookie DT Nick Fairley To Visit Foot Specialist On Wednesday The Detroit Lions have sent rookie defensive tackle Nick Fairley to a specialist for evaluation of his injured left foot. He's scheduled to see the specialist in Charlotte, N.C., on Wednesday. The Lombardi Trophy winner for national champion Auburn left practice Monday. Fairley was on the field in a walking cast the following day after X-rays revealed no significant injury. Coach Jim Schwartz said he expected to know more about Fairley's condition later Wednesday. Source: Associated Press
