The Lions fear that cornerback Jeff Okudah has suffered an Achilles injury (Twitter link via NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport). That’s the word from head coach Dan Campbell who added that Okudah will undergo an MRI tomorrow to determine the severity of the tear. 
Groin and shoulder injuries limited Okudah’s rookie season to just nine games. This time around, it’s a new malady, suffered midway through the season opener against the 49ers. Even before the injury, it wasn’t a banner day for Okudah, who surrendered a 79-yard score to Deebo Samuel.
“I don’t want to make excuses [for Okudah],” Campbell said. “But at the same time he’s in Year Two. He made some young errors — that’s what he did.”
Okudah — the No. 3 overall pick in 2020 — was the highest cornerback selected since Shawn Springs 20+ years ago. The Lions are still waiting to see him at his best. As a rookie, he allowed a 77% completion rate on passes thrown his way for a 118 QB rating figure on such throws.
No matter the outcome of the MRI, the Lions will be without Okudah’s services for a while. They’ll try and get to the .500 mark on Monday 9/20 when they face the rival Packers.
Ugh! The hits just keep on coming.
Well now this sucks.
He was wretched out in the field today and had his position coach ready to rip his head clean off. Yes its still early but this feels like a parting gift from Quinn and Matty Porkchop. Okudah is starting to smell like a bust.
Was it related to him giving up that long TD? I did not watch the game live but saw that video of him getting ripped by his coach. You don’t often see that.
Another overrated OSU player. Total bust with a top 3 pick. Quinn’s legacy of horrid picks continues.
I’m I too late to call this pick a bust?