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Jeff Risdon

Promising Lions UDFA suffers season-ending injury

 

Lions undrafted rookie defensive end  Nate Lynn had been steadily climbing the depth chart all summer. A very strong preseason debut against the New York Gianylts elevated Lynn into legitimate contention to make the 53-man roster.

Unfortunately for Lynn, his rookie campaign is over. The EDGE from William & Mary suffered a shoulder injury in the preseason loss to the Giants. On Sunday, Detroit head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that Lynn’s injury will force him out for the season.

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Lynn bagged a sack and created several pressures in New York after a solid showing in joint practices. His blend of length and speed had Lynn poised to ateast make the Lions practice squad as a rookie.

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