The Detroit Lions got very good news on the status of rookie running back Kerryon Johnson.
According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com and Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, Johnson will not need surgery on what turned out to be a knee sprain. He will be considered week-to-week and may miss two games at most.
#Lions RB Kerryon Johnson’s tests on his knee confirmed the initial diagnosis. Source said it’s a sprain — no surgery — and he’ll likely miss a game or two. All things considered, very positive for the standout rookie.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) November 19, 2018
Lions’ RB Kerryon Johnson sprained his knee, doesn’t need surgery and will be week to week, per source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 19, 2018
There were some initial fears over the severity of the injury, but the Lions were relaxed early on and seem to have been proven right. The running back has revitalized Detroit’s ground game this season, with 641 rushing yards in 10 games.
