Kerry Hyder Suffers Torn Achilles, Will Undergo Surgery and Miss 2017 Season

Detroit Lions defensive end Kerry Hyder reportedly suffered a torn Achilles and will be out for the season after he undergoes surgery this week.

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reported the news on Monday, noting Hyder will be ready for training camp next season.

Hyder later posted a message on Instagram discussing the injury and his recovery:

Head coach Jim Caldwell originally told reporters on Sunday that Hyder suffered a "significant" Achilles injury in the game against the Indianapolis Colts.

The Detroit Free Press' Dave Birkett reported Hyder was carted off the field in the first quarter. He was attempting to pressure Colts quarterback Scott Tolzien when he went to the ground and held the back of his left leg.

Hyder was one of the NFL's breakout stars on defense in 2016, finishing with eight sacks.

Caldwell praised the job of Hyder in September as he was dominating opponents. 

"All during last year, anytime we were working offense vs. defense and he was on the little squad, he had a knack for getting to the quarterback," said Caldwell, per Will Burchfield of CBS 62 in Detroit.

Following his emergence a year ago, Hyder is likely set for a bigger role in 2017. While the Lions still have Ziggy Ansah and Cornelius Washington, a serious injury to Hyder would be a big blow to Detroit's pass rush.