Last offseason, the Detroit Lions opted not to upgrade their running back room, hanging their rushing hopes on the shoulders of former second round pick Ameer Abdullah. As a result, the Lions posted 1,221 yards on the ground in 2017, the lowest total in the entire league.
Following that disappointing performance, the Lions’ front office vigorously went about the business of revamping their rushing attack this year. Bringing in veteran running back LeGarrette Blount and drafting Auburn’s Kerryon Johnson in the second round of the 2018 NFL Draft.
In the process, Detroit did not give up on addressing their offensive line as well.