Lions head coach Dan Campbell gave injury updates this week and the news wasn’t all that great for defensive end John Cominsky.
Cominsky tore his MCL back in July. Initially, there was some hope he would be able to return at some point during the season. Campbell’s words this week, this late in the season, threw cold water on those hopes.
“I think it’s unlikely,” Campbell said abut the chances of Cominsky returning this season. “Man, he’s tried. He’s been rehabbing, he’s doing it. It’s just trying to get over that last little hump here. It’s been tough. He’s been doing everything he can, and those guys are doing a heck of a job rehabbing him, trying to get him back. But I think it’s unlikely.”
The Lions have endured a plethora of injuries overall, but particularly at the defensive end position. In addition to Cominsky, Aidan Hutchinson, Marcus Davenport and Derrick Barnes have also suffered injuries. There’s a chance Hutchinson can return if the Lions reach the Super Bowl. The others are not expected to return this season or in the playoffs.
Cominsky is in his third season with the Lions. Detroit claimed him off waivers from the Atlanta Falcons in 2022. In two seasons with the Lions, Cominsky has six sacks in 30 games (19 starts) with 66 total tackles. For his career, he has played in 57 games (20 starts) and has recorded 107 tackles and 7.5 sacks.
