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Lions rookie D'Andre Swift staying upbeat despite limited touches

Given he was drafted at the top of the second round, Detroit Lions fans were hoping for more of an instant impact from rookie running back D'Andre Swift.

But a training-camp injury, combined with the late addition of Adrian Peterson to the roster, has left Swift short on touches through the first quarter of the season.

Lions running back D'Andre Swift (32) runs against the Cardinals earlier this season.

Through four games, Swift has tallied 12 carries and 13 targets in the pass game, which he's netted 166 yards from scrimmage and a pair of touchdowns.

This isn't unfamiliar territory for the young running back.