The Detroit Lions had a clear need before Tuesday’s trading deadline. They needed a running back. With starting running back Kerryon Johnson suffering a knee injury that landed him on Injured Reserve, the Lions had to make a trade for a starting-caliber runner.
Instead, Detroit’s front office was unable to reach deals with anyone, regulating the team to a running back by committee approach using sixth-round rookie Ty Johnson and veteran castaways Tra Carson, J.D. McKissic, and Paul Perkins.
It’s a group that totaled 59 rushing yards against the New York Giants over the weekend.