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Speedy rookie RB Ty Johnson is Detroit Lions' version of 'muscle car'

Dave Birkett breaks down what he saw from the Detroit Lions in their joint practice with the Houston Texans on Aug. 15, 2019. Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press

HOUSTON — He's a car guy, so it's fitting he ended up in Detroit. And watching him run, you get a sense of what kind of vehicle he likes to let loose with on the open road.

Ty Johnson has been one of the pleasant surprises of the first three weeks of Lions training camp.

He had carries of 13 and 17 yards in the Lions' preseason-opening loss to the New England Patriots last week, though the 17-yard gain was negated by a holding penalty, and he's expected to play big minutes again Saturday when the Lions face the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.