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Billy Riccette

Isaac Ukwu injured after chop block, able to walk off field on his own

Lions rookie defensive end Isaac Ukwu was momentarily down on the field with an apparent knee injury after taking what appeared to be a chop block from Chiefs’ offensive tackle Kingsley Suamatia.

Ukwu was able to walk off the field under his own power. Ukwu is fighting for a roster spot. He had two tackles and a sack in the preseason opener against the Giants as he looks to crack the rotation on the edge.

Early signs seem to indicate the injury may not be serious but we won’t know for sure until at least after the game. The team is not required to provide injury updates during preseason games.

Post-edit: Ukwu was able to return to the game later in the first quarter.

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