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Jeff Risdon

Tracy Walker carted off after an early leg injury

What could be a problematic injury situation for the Detroit Lions materialized early in the team’s Week 3 visit to Minnesota. Starting safety and team captain Tracy Walker left the field on a cart after injuring his left leg on the second defensive possession.

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Walker went down clutching at his left calf. He walked off under his own power with the assistance of trainers, but shortly thereafter was taken to the Detroit locker room on a cart.

He was replaced in the lineup by Juju Hughes. Backup safety Ifeatu Melifonwu is one of the Lions’ inactive players for the game as he returns from an injury of his own.

Update: Walker has been ruled out with an ankle injury.

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