Lions assess 2022 injuries of Saivion Smith and Tracy Walker
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 1:18 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The Detroit Lions reflect on key injuries from their 2022 season, Saivion Smith's temporary paralysis and Tracy Walker's Achilles rupture. Smith suffered paralysis during a game but recovered quickly, later requiring spinal fusion. He has not played in the NFL since his injury and is currently out of the league. Walker, a team captain, tore his Achilles in Week 3, missing the remainder of the season and had a significant impact on the defense. Although he played one more season, he has not been with a team since early 2024, suggesting his career may be over.
- •Saivion Smith suffered temporary paralysis during a game for the Lions.
- •Smith recovered neurologically but required spinal fusion surgery.
- •Tracy Walker ruptured his Achilles in Week 3 and missed the entire season.
- •Walker was a team captain and had a noticeable impact on the Lions' defense.
- •Both players are currently out of the league as of 2026.
- 1:18 PMYahoo Sports — 2022 Throwback: Detroit Lions Top 10 Injury News - Smith & Walker
"Saivion Smith's temporary paralysis and Tracy Walker's Achilles were the two biggest injury stories of the Detroit Lions 2022 season.
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