Pete Carroll on Lions' Injuries: 'Gosh, I’ve Never Seen It Like That'

Pete Carroll praises T.J. Hockenson, feels bad for the amount of injuries the Lions dealt with Sunday.

The Detroit Lions' injury situation heading into Week 4 was a challenge, as the team was without a significant amount of offensive weapons. 

Tight end T.J. Hockenson was able to put aside a slow start to his season, and performed a very high level. 

The fourth-year pro was able to secure eight receptions for 179 yards and two touchdowns, including a career-high 81-yard reception in the Lions' 48-45 loss to the Seahawks. 

Hockenson's performance caught the attention of Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll, who also commented on the Lions' injury situation. 

"Yeah, he had a huge day," Carroll said postgame. "They did a great job with all the guys they had banged up. To find him so much and be so effective with him was really an excellent job on their part. I mean, I really feel bad. They had so many guys get hurt today. Gosh, I’ve never seen it like that. Just unfortunate for Coach (Dan Campbell). And, they already had some guys hurt. So, hopefully those guys can bounce back.”

Against the Seahawks, Amani Oruwariye, Quintez Cephus and Malcolm Rodriguez each left the game for a spell. 

While Cephus did not return, Oruwariye and Rodriguez were able to finish the game.  

“Well, Amani came back and Rodrigo," Dan Campbell said. "We’ll see tomorrow how they were. But, that’s usually a good sign they were able to come back. And, Cephus, I’m not sure. He could be a little longer, but I don’t know what that is. I don’t know how bad that is yet.”

Campbell will address the media on Monday, and could provide further injury updates. 

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