Optimistic update after Penei Sewell suffers foot injury in practice: 'He's good'

Allen Park — It’s two simple words allowing a fan base to collectively exhale: "He’s good.” That’s what a team source tells the Detroit Football Network after All-Pro offensive tackle Penei Sewell exited Wednesday’s practice with a foot injury.

As part of the final practice of this year’s training camp, ahead of the team’s preseason finale against the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Lions conducted a full-contact scrimmage to simulate the work the starters would miss by being held out of that matchup against Pittsburgh.

After a second-down pass play — a deep shot intended for tight end Brock Wright — Sewell remained on the ground, requiring attention from the team’s training staff. He eventually got to his feet and hobbled to the sideline, where his shoe was removed for a closer look at the injury.

Sewell grimaced as the trainer worked down his lower leg, from his ankle to his toes. He eventually made the long walk back to the locker room, slowly but without assistance, for further medical evaluation.

The Lions don’t have media access the next two days, so the brief update from the team source should ease concerns ahead of a potentially more meaningful report from coach Dan Campbell after Saturday’s game.

Colby Sorsdal replaced Sewell at right tackle for the remainder of Wednesday’s practice. The second-year lineman out of William & Mary has been competing with Dan Skipper to serve as Detroit’s top backup behind Sewell and left tackle Taylor Decker.

Skipper has been sidelined this week by an ankle injury and is expected to return to practice next week.