Lions running back Kerryon Johnson has a lengthy injury history that has stymied his burgeoning NFL career. In two seasons he’s been able to start just 14 of 32 games, with both seasons marred by separate knee injuries.
The affable Johnson now sports a knee brace fulltime in football activities. In his Zoom media session after Saturday’s sun-soaked practice session, Johnson admitted he’s made peace with the cumbersome-looking device on his right leg.
“(I am) one with the knee brace,” Johnson declared. “The knee brace is me now. I am the knee brace guy.”
Johnson’s status heading into his third season has been a question, though the brace has helped keep him active in all of training camp so far. Rookie D’Andre Swift and backup Bo Scarbrough both missed the last two days with undisclosed ailments. Kerryon has been the lead back, with Ty Johnson seizing the No. 2 RB role in their absences.