Tagged: Kerryon Johnson (52 Results)
Lions bolster backfield with second-round RB Swift
The Detroit Lions drafted Georgia running back D’ANDRE SWIFT with the No. 35 overall pick in the second round of Friday night’s NFL Draft. Swift was widely regarded by many draft… More experts as the top running back available. Swift is the second running back the Lions have drafted in the second round in the past three years, joining new teammate KERRYON JOHNSON. Unfortunately for the Lions and his fantasy owners, Johnson has struggled to stay healthy during his first two seasons. Less
Source: Detroit News
Around the NFL: Detroit running backs
There have been a couple of stories lately about the Detroit Lions showing an interest in some of the top running back prospects -- D'Andre Swift, Jonathan Taylor, Zack Moss. It makes sense, with the team having only Kerryon Johnson at the position. Johnson has missed 14 of 32 games in his two years in the league. more »
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Lions RB Johnson could return from IR
Detroit Lions running back KERRYON JOHNSON is eligible to be activated from injured reserve and could be available for the team's upcoming game against the Denver Broncos. Johnson has been on… More IR since tearing the meniscus in his right knee back in Week #7. While it’s uncertain if the team will activate him for the final two games of the season, Johnson said on Thursday that he hopes to play and that he will be ready to go. Less
Source: Mlive.com
Lions place WR Jones on injured reserve
The Detroit Lions placed wide receiver MARVIN JONES on injured reserve on Tuesday after he suffered an ankle injury at the end of Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Jones had… More a solid season for the Lions, finishing with 62 catches for 779 yards and 9 touchdowns through 13 games. The Lions offense was bit hard by the injury bug this season, as the team also losing starting running back KERRYON JOHNSON and rookie tight end T.J. HOCKENSON. Less
Source: Detroit News
Lions place RB Johnson on injured reserve
The Detroit Lions placed running back KERRYON JOHNSON on injured reserve on Tuesday with a knee injury. Head coach Matt Patricia confirmed that the Lions running back had surgery, but the… More team is hopeful he can return later in the season. By placing Johnson on IR, he is required to miss at least eight games – making him eligible to return for the team’s December 22nd game against the Denver Broncos. With Johnson out, the Lions will move forward with TY JOHNSON, J.D. MCKISSIC, and recent waiver claim TRA CARSON in the backfield. Less
Source: Detroit News
Johnson to miss time due to knee injury
Detroit Lions running back KERRYON JOHNSON is expected to miss “some time” after suffering a knee injury in Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Johnson was spotted on the sidelines wearing… More a knee brace and is currently being considered week-to-week. Running backs TY JOHNSON and J.D. MCKISSIC are expected to lead the backfield while Johnson is out. Less
Source: Mlive.com
Mailbag: September 19, 2019
Ian Allan answers your fantasy football questions. In this edition: Is Josh Jacobs a bell-cow back? What's wrong with Kerryon Johnson? Weighing the KC wide receivers. Is it time to move on from Todd Gurley? And is Andy Dalton this year's sleeper quarterback? more »
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Lions release RB Riddick
The Detroit Lions released veteran running back THEO RIDDICK on Saturday. Riddick, 28, was one of the most productive third-down backs in the NFL in recent seasons, but his role in… More new coordinator Darrell Bevell’s offense was uncertain. Starting running back KERRYON JOHNSON could see an increased workload this season, with a group of pass-catching tight ends also expected to pick up some of Riddick’s workload. Less
Source: Detroit Free press
Around the NFL: Releasing Theo Riddick
The Lions have released Theo Riddick, which comes as a mild surprise (although there was a report last week suggesting it would happen). The most important impact is that the death-grip he's had on the third-down role in Detroit's offense is finally over. It's a new era. more »
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Factoid: Detroit Lions
When we last saw Darrell Bevell, he was closing out his run (as an offensive coordinator) in Seattle with a pair of subpar years. Pete Carroll didn’t like that they weren’t running the ball often enough or effectively enough, so he fired him (and also canned offensive line coach Tom Cable). Now the Lions are dusting him off and handing him the keys to their offense. more »
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Lions RB Riddick not a roster lock
The emergence of Detroit Lions second-year running back KERRYON JOHNSON could mean that third-down back THEO RIDDICK is in jeopardy of not making the team this season. Johnson caught 32 passes… More in 10 games as a rookie and he is expected to increase that production in 2019. With Johnson’s role expanding, the team could look to trade or release Riddick. Less
Source: Detroit Free Press
Lions RB Johnson thinks new OC will be good for him
Detroit running back KERRYON JOHNSON knows all about new offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell’s offense and he can’t wait to get started. Bevell oversaw some of the best rushing attacks in the… More NFL during his time as OC in Minnesota and Seattle. Heading into the 2019 season, Johnson expects to play a major role on offense for the Lions. Less
Source: Detroit Free Press
Lions sign C.J. Anderson
The Detroit Lions signed running back C.J. ANDERSON, adding him to a backfield that is starting to get a bit crowded for fantasy purposes. Anderson will likely compete for the backup… More job behind starter KERRYON JOHNSON. The Lions also signed ZACH ZENNER in March, and third-down back THEO RIDDICK remains under contract for one more season. Less
Source: Detroit Free Press
Factoid: Fresh legs
Running back tends to be a young man’s position. Experience can help at times, of course. Bill Belichick has had success with a lot of thirtysomething running backs. But the more explosive backs tend to be the guys who are early in their careers. more »
Johnson to lead Lions backfield, but…
Detroit Lions running back KERRYON JOHNSON is expected to be fully healthy, while entering the 2019 season as the team’s unquestioned top running back. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, head coach Matt… More Patricia believes that a team needs “at least two” running backs to be successful. With ZACH ZENNER and THEO RIDDICK still around, and the 2019 draft yet to come, it sounds like Johnson will have company in the Lions backfield. Less
Source: Detroit Free Press