The running back situation drastically changed for the Detroit Lions on Saturday. Following the addition of free-agent Pro Bowl defensive tackle Mike Daniels on Friday, the Lions had to make a roster cut in order to add the defender to their team.
So, on Saturday, the Lions parted ways with longtime running back Theo Riddick. The move leaves five running backs on Detroit’s current depth chart. And they include Kerryon Johnson, C.J. Anderson, Zach Zenner, Ty Johnson, and Mark Thompson.
After a stellar rookie season, Kerryon Johnson is firmly cemented as the Lions’ starter heading in 2019.