Suddenly, the Detroit Lions have become the preferred destination for some of the league’s oldest running backs looking for one last shot at redemption. On Monday, the Lions are scheduled to host visits from former Tennessee Titans’ running back DeMarco Murray and Carolina Panthers’ longtime veteran Jonathan Stewart.
Both running backs are on the wrong side of 30, and likely looking to Detroit as their last chance at winning a starting role. The Lions did post the worst rushing total in the NFL last season, recording a total 1,221 yards. That’s just 76.