Lions? Kerryon Johnson headed for IR after undergoing knee surgery now activated

[kalinecountry]

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...it-lions-rb-kerryon-johnson-ir-procedure-knee
Detroit Lions RB Kerryon Johnson placed on IR after ?procedure? on knee.
The Lions premier running back will miss most of the season, if not all of it.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/10/22/lions-announce-kerryon-johnson-to-injured-reserve/
Lions announce Kerryon Johnson to injured reserve, hope he will return this season.
LionsWire

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...yon-johnson-ir-after-knee-surgery/2449783001/
Lions dealt huge blow, place Kerryon Johnson on IR after knee surgery.
Detnews

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/10...-reserve-after-undergoing-knee-procedure.html
Lions? Kerryon Johnson headed for injured reserve after undergoing knee procedure.
Mlive

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...yon-johnson-knee-surgery-goes-injured-reserve
Lions RB Kerryon Johnson has knee surgery, goes on injured reserve.
espn

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-place-running-back-kerryon-johnson-on-ir
Lions place running back Kerryon Johnson on IR.
Lions.com

 

[kalinecountry]

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...ce-kerryon-johnson-during-his-injury-absence/
Options to replace Kerryon Johnson during his injury absence.
LionsWire

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/10/22/detroit-lions-kerryon-johnson-ir-replace/
Detroit Lions place Kerryon Johnson on IR; Who will replace him?
SLR

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/10/22/detroit-lions-5-free-agents-kerryon-johnson/
Detroit Lions: 5 free agents to replace Kerryon Johnson.
SLR

 

[tomdalton22]

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...ce-kerryon-johnson-during-his-injury-absence/
Options to replace Kerryon Johnson during his injury absence.
LionsWire

replacing his 51 yards per game (3.3 yards per carry) shouldn't be very difficult.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

Melvin Gordon?

 

[johnny2x2x]

Guy had a lot of miles on him and some injuring problems in college. No surprise. Sucks though.

 

[nsonnett14]

Def a shame an you gotta feel for the guy , however i actually like and feel ok about using Ty an McKissic .

 

[LKP]

replacing his 51 yards per game (3.3 yards per carry) shouldn't be very difficult.

Teams respected him or bevell. We shall see

 

[tigermud]

Get ready to see Paul Perkins up from the practice squad or 99% chance zenner is back?

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/201...ws-alvin-kamara-injury-latavius-murray-stats/

 

[brewer229]

Zenner seems like the most logical move.

 

[mhughes0021]

Zenner seems like the most logical move.

thought he just signed with the Saints?

 

[nsonnett14]

Zenner seems like the most logical move.

lmao

 

[inkfreq]

thought he just signed with the Saints?

Saints cut him earlier today.

 

[kdp1980]

Anybody think the Bengals would let Joe Mixon go?

 

[kmd47]

Anybody think the Bengals would let Joe Mixon go?

He's a bum with a bum knee...

 

[kmd47]

Trade for Drake or bring up Perkins and let Ty Johnson and JD get the bulk of the snaps and i GUESS see how that goes...

 

[sggatecl]

I'd rather see the Lions sign one of the many free agents out there rather than trade for one sitting at 2-3-1.

Doug Martin, Thomas Rawls, Jeremy Hill, or Jay Ajayi to name a few.

 

[kdp1980]

He's a bum with a bum knee...

Behind a more putrid offensive line than the Lions. Had 1200 yards rushing last year and doesn't limp after every single carry. Kerryon can no longer be looked at as a starting rb. 5-10 touches per game or his arthritis acts up

 

[kdp1980]

I'd rather see the Lions sign one of the many free agents out there rather than trade for one sitting at 2-3-1.

Doug Martin, Thomas Rawls, Jeremy Hill, or Jay Ajayi to name a few.

Jay Ajayi healthy? Jeremy Hill sounds intriguing if he's 100%. Need a big, 220+ lb back, but no more Zenner

 

[turok]

Can't have an injury-prone featured RB, will need to gameplan KJ as a backup when of if he returns. and until he can prove that he can stay healthy for a season. Either sign a FA or trade, then maybe find a more permanent fix next offseason if necessary.

 

[boogerlovejoy]

Anybody think the Bengals would let Joe Mixon go?

I agree with Hughes that I would not be surprised we end up with Kenyan Drake from Miami for a 4th or 5th round pick.

6'1", 211 lb. back that can catch passes out of the backfield as well. He's the best option for the price, IMO.

Guys we'd have to "pay" for......(if they're even available)

Gordon
Mixon
Brieda/Coleman/Mostert.....whichever SF decides it could do without
Eckler
Royce Freeman

Other lower priced options.....again, if available

Duke Johnson
AP (10 game rental, basically)
Ronald Jones III or Peyton Barber
Devontae Booker
And yes, even Ameer Abdullah

Or, we could take the free route, sign ZZ and make him the 3rd string again.....or bring back CJ Anderson

I think Kenyan Drake makes the most sense. Good ability as both a runner and receiver, fallen out of favor for a terrible team. Still young. Wouldn't cost much.