Report: Lions CB Jeff Okudah suffered ruptured Achilles, out for season

Lions lose Okudah for the year

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 13: Jeff Okudah #23 of the Detroit Lions throws a ball before the preseason game against the Buffalo Bills at Ford Field on August 13, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) (Nic Antaya, 2021 Nic Antaya)

Detroit Lions second-year cornerback Jeff Okudah’s season is over after he suffered an Achilles injury in Week 1 against the San Francisco 49ers.

Okudah left the game in the second half. The former 3rd overall pick was entering his second season with Detroit, and was hoping to improve from a disappointing rookie season.

Recommended Videos



Related: 4 takeaways from sporadic Lions season opening loss vs. 49ers


About the Author:

Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.