Vildor is starting in place of the injured Terrion Arnold (groin) against the Colts on Sunday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. Arnold put in a limited practice Thursday and a full session Friday, but he's inactive Sunday anyway, giving Vildor the chance to start opposite Carlton Davis. Vildor has played on 68 defensive snaps in 10 games this season, recording five tackles (four solo) and a pass breakup, though he did start three games during Detroit's 2023 playoff run. The 2020 fifth-round pick of the Bears signed a one-year deal with the Lions in the offseason after spending time with Detroit, Tennessee and Philadelphia last season.
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Team
Detroit Lions
Birthdate
12/11/1997 (27)
Status
Active
HT/WT
5'11", 189 lbs
Draft Info
2020: Rd 5; Pk (CHI)
Birthplace
College Park, GA, USA
Position
CB
College
Georgia Southern
Experience
5 seasons
Career History
Detroit Lions
2023-Present
(2 seasons)
Chicago Bears
2020-2023
(4 seasons)
Philadelphia Eagles
2023-2023
(1 season)
Tennessee Titans
2023-2023
(1 season)
Vildor is starting in place of the injured Terrion Arnold (groin) against the Colts on Sunday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. Arnold put in a limited practice Thursday and a full session Friday, but he's inactive Sunday anyway, giving Vildor the chance to start opposite Carlton Davis. Vildor has played on 68 defensive snaps in 10 games this season, recording five tackles (four solo) and a pass breakup, though he did start three games during Detroit's 2023 playoff run. The 2020 fifth-round pick of the Bears signed a one-year deal with the Lions in the offseason after spending time with Detroit, Tennessee and Philadelphia last season.
The Lions re-signed Vildor to a one-year contract Wednesday. Vildor split time with the Titans, Eagles and Lions last season, appearing in seven total regular-season games. He took over as a starting cornerback for Detroit in Week 17 and held the job throughout the Lions' playoff run.