Detroit Lions
Bill Bentley - #28 - CB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 10"/ 176 lbs. |
| Birthday | 05/16/1989 |
| Birthplace | Pahokee, FL |
| College | Louisiana-Lafayette |
| Years played | 2 |
| Drafted | 2012, 3rd round, 22nd pick by Lions |
Lions place CB Bentley on I.R.
The Lions placed CB Bill Bentley on injured reserve and signed veteran S Don Carey.
PLAYER NEWS
The Detroit Lions have put rookie cornerback Bill Bentley on injured reserve and signed cornerback Don Carey.|||||||
Detroit coach Jim Schwartz said on Thursday that Bentley will have season-ending shoulder surgery. Bentley, a third-round pick, started in three of four games this season and made 13 tackles.
Bentley has been ruled out of Sunday night's game at San Francisco.|||||||
Bentley is recovering from a concussion, and the rookie isn't the only defensive back who might not play for the Lions. Cornerback Chris Houston is doubtful because of a sprained left ankle, and safety Louis Delmas is also doubtful following left knee surgery.