As expected, the Lions have promoted running back George Winn from the practice squad after placing rookie running back Zach Zenner on season-ending injured reserve.
Zenner broke multiple ribs and suffered a partially collapsed lung in Detroit’s 37-34 overtime victory over Chicago on Sunday. He is expected to make a full recovery, but his 2015 season is over.
Winn played in 12 games for the Lions last year. He’s a tough runner who knows the system and is a good special teams performer. He carried the ball 19 times last season for 73 yards.