The hits keep coming for the Detroit Lions. First, they had the referees snatch away what would’ve been a season-defining win against the Green Bay Packers. Then, they suffered another in-division loss this time at the hands of the Minnesota Vikings. Finally, news came out today that starting running back Kerryon Johnson will be put on IR.
Matt Patricia said Kerryon Johnson had a procedure this morning. He’s going on IR. Lions hoping he can return
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) October 22, 2019
When a player is placed on IR they are required to miss at least eight weeks so if he is able to return to the field it wouldn’t be until Week 16.
Before leaving their Week 7 loss, Johnson had totaled 308 yards and two touchdowns on 92 carries on the ground along with 126 yards and a touchdown on nine receptions this season.
The Lions were shaping up to be a legit threat in the NFC North but now they look likely to miss the playoffs entirely this season.
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