In a significant setback for the Detroit Lions, star right tackle Penei Sewell appeared to have suffered a foot injury during Wednesday's practice session. The Lions, who have been dealing with a string of injuries lately, were hoping for a smooth road to the regular season with most of their key players expected to be ready. Unfortunately, Sewell's injury adds another obstacle for the team to overcome.

The Lions were wrapping up their final major training camp practice before their preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers this Saturday. The session aimed to provide the starters with game-level preparation ahead of their Week 1 clash against the Los Angeles Rams. Head coach Dan Campbell emphasized the importance of physically preparing the players for the upcoming challenges they will face in the regular season.

Towards the end of the Lions' first-team scrimmage, Sewell emerged with what appeared to be a foot injury. Trainers rushed to his aid and, with their assistance, he was able to make his way to the bench. Sewell engaged in a conversation with the training staff, but ultimately made his way off the field and into the locker room.

The team has confirmed that Sewell is dealing with a foot injury, but no further details have been provided. Updates on his condition may await Coach Campbell's availability to the media after the game on Saturday. The extent of Sewell's injury remains uncertain at this time.

In Sewell's absence, second-year offensive lineman Colby Sorsdal stepped in as his replacement in the Lions' starting lineup. Throughout the training camp, Sorsdal had been practicing with the second team at right tackle. Dan Skipper, who also potentially could have filled the role, sustained an ankle injury during the Lions' second preseason game against the Chiefs. While Skipper was unable to practice on Wednesday, he is expected to return next week. Rookie Giovanni Manu and newly-signed Jamarco Jones are among the reserves who could potentially provide backup options.

The Lions had been optimistic about their chances heading into the regular season despite recent injury setbacks. Losing Sewell, an All-Pro player, even if it is only for a short time, could impact their offensive line. The team will now rely on the depth and flexibility of their roster to mitigate the impact of Sewell's injury and maintain their preparations for the challenging matchups ahead.