San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) is defeated by Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (23) in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit on Sunday, September 12, 2021.
Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah sits on the field after injuring himself against the San Francisco 49ers in the second half of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sunday, September 12, 2021. Okudah suffered an Achilles tendon injury at the end of the season.
Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah (23) in action against the San Francisco 49ers in the first half during an NFL football game in Detroit on Sunday, September 12, 2021. Okudah has an Achilles tendon injury at the end of the season, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press, Monday Sept. 13. Okudah was injured in the fourth quarter on Sunday when the 49ers beat the Lions 41:33. The person spoke on condition of anonymity on Monday morning as the results of their MRI had not been disclosed.
Sports journalist by LARRY LAGE AP
Detroit Lions cornerback Jeff Okudah has an Achilles tendon injury at the end of the season, the team said on Monday.
“He will be out for the rest of the year,” said Lions coach Dan Campbell. “I hate it for him and I hate it for us as a team because he really got around.”
Okudah was injured in the fourth quarter on Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers beat the Lions 41:33.
“As a player who’s been injured a lot, I know what it’s like to be back in the training room,” said Campbell. “You have to be careful that it pulls you down. His whole focus after the operation must be on preparing for 2022. “
Detroit drafted the Ohio State Star No. 3 overall last year and injuries limited him to nine games as a rookie. Okudah seemed to be improving during training camp, but he had a tough game in week 1.
Lions secondary coach Aubrey Pleasant was seen on the sidelines yelling at Okudah, 22, who was both speaking and listening. Later in the game, Okudah fell for cover on a 79-yard touchdown reception.
