Justin Forsett signing with Lions
Exiled from one northern division, former Pro Bowl running back Justin Forsett has found sanctuary in another.
Forsett appeared to announce on his Twitter account Tuesday that he will be signing with the Detroit Lions.
Let's Eat!!! #OnePride pic.twitter.com/sfLotgtejy
— Justin Forsett (@JForsett) October 11, 2016
Adam Schefter of ESPN confirmed news of the signing shortly afterwards.
Former Ravens' RB Justin Forsett is signing with the Detroit Lions, per source. https://t.co/fcwVp5sIq5
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 11, 2016
The 30-year-old Forsett was released by the Baltimore Ravens earlier this month after rushing for 98 yards in three games for them this season. The nature of Forsett’s announcement was fitting given how he campaigned for a job on Twitter in hilarious fashion last week.
Forsett is only two years removed from a 1266-yard, eight-touchdown campaign in 2014. While expecting that kind of production from him in Detroit is definitely unrealistic, he should nevertheless help out a 2-3 Lions team with Ameer Abdullah on injured reserve, Theo Riddick better as a pass-catcher than as a runner, and Dwayne Washington banged up and ineffective.
