DETROIT -- Larry Warford is a critical component to the Detroit Lions' 2014 season and losing the second-year guard would be a devastating blow to the team's hopes.

So when Warford limped to the sideline during Wednesday's training camp practice and slammed his helmet on the ground, fans in attendance at Wayne State University collectively held their breath.

"It just hurt like hell when it happened," Warford said. "After a while, it still hurt, but it wasn't enough to keep me out. When it happened I thought it was a little bit more serious than it was, but it really wasn't."

After getting the ankle taped and testing it on the side, Warford was able to return to the field and finish practice.

The injury occurred when the Lions were working on field goals. Warford got his foot got caught on the the turf and was bowled over by Detroit's starting defensive tackle tandem of Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley.

"When they both rushed over top of me, I tried to brace and my ankle got caught up and I fell over," Warford explained. "There wasn't much they could do about it. It's just part of the game."

As soon as Warford hit the training table, Suh came over and put his arm around his teammate, checking on his status.

"I know he's an intense guy," Warford said. "Everybody knows that. He doesn't mean to do that stuff. He just came over, checking on me, seeing if I'm doing all right. Regardless of the reputation he gets, he cares about his teammates. That means a lot. He's a great guy."

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