It’s been a rough go for Detroit Lions running backs in 2019. Kerryon Johnson is on injured reserve. C.J. Anderson lasted all of two weeks on the active roster before the Lions cut him. Meanwhile, the Lions have shuffled guys like David Williams, Nick Brossette, Paul Perkins, Wes Hills and Tra Carson on and off the roster.
At the moment, the Lions have just three running backs on the active 53-man roster: rookie Ty Johnson, J.D. McKissic and Tra Carson. And according to Thursday’s injury report, Carson is ailing from a hamstring injury.