Emmanuel Moseley has been largely out of the minds of Lions fans since suffering a torn pectoral muscle during the first days of training camp. However, the cornerback traveled with the Lions to Minnesota and was in the locker room after the glorious win over the Vikings.
Moseley remains on the I.R., where he was placed prior to the router cutdowns. He was one of the Detroit players designated to return from I.R. in the NFL’s new rule that allows teams to get back two players placed on I.R. before the 53-man roster is set.
Prior to Wednesday’s practice session, Campbell was asked about Moseley’s recovery status. When asked if there was any chance the veteran CB could return, Campbell quickly affirmed it.
“Yeah, yeah there is,” Campbell responded.
Coach Campbell continued,
“I can’t tell you how close, but yeah–we’re going to get him back. It’s just a matter of when is that? He’s doing pretty good. He’s really progressed nicely.”
Moseley has battled major injuries for the last three years, including his 2022 season with the 49ers. He tore his left ACL after four games that year. After joining the Lions as a free agent in 2023, Moseley lasted exactly two snaps before tearing the ACL in his right knee.
He had been working with the first-team defense as a slot corner before getting injured this summer. Amik Robertson has played quite capably in that role through the first six games, but any return from Moseley–a very popular and respected teammate–would be a welcomed addition to the Detroit depth chart.