Yet again detroit Lions cautious back C.J. Gardner-Johnson is prodding a re-visitation of football this year.
In Week 2 against the Seattle Seahawks, Gardner-Johnson tore his pectoral muscle, necessitating surgery. Over on Instagram Thursday morning, Gardner-Johnson appears to have orbited a potential bring date back. He posted the date December 20 and an emoji of a lion in a story.
Obviously, with no setting to the post, we’re just expecting this is a deadline to get back from injury. However, this seems like a safe assumption given that Gardner-Johnson has hinted that he will play this season.
It is essential to keep in mind that just over a week ago, coach Dan Campbell expressed serious doubt that Gardner-Johnson would be able to return this regular season before you get too excited about having him back in the lineup.
When asked about a potential return in a few weeks, Campbell stated, “I don’t foresee that, but yet I’m not gonna—never say never.” I won’t do that. It’s possible that he possesses mutant genes like Wolverine, but that’s completely improbable. I simply think it’ll be hard, however who can say for sure.”
The defensive back for the Lions would only have been absent for three months if Gardner-Johnson were to return on December 20.
Given Detroit’s battles in protecting the pass, Gardner-Johnson’s return would be an immense get for the Lions. However, when it comes to player rehabilitation, the team typically takes its time. So move toward Gardner-Johnson’s bother with a solid measure of suspicion.
