Saturday the Lions announced that they had signed veteran quarterback Josh Johnson to a one-year deal after an injury to backup Tom Savage during the preseason opener against New England on Thursday night.
This will be Johnson’s 13th NFL team after spending some time with Washington last season where he too filled in for a injury riddled DC team while managing to start the final three games of the 2018 campaign.
Throughout his career, Johnson has appeared in 33 games throwing for 1,632 yards, eight touchdowns, and 14 interceptions. He was also offered a contract by the Ravens this offseason but declined to search for a better fit for himself. Whether Detroit is that fit or not is still yet to be seen.
The Lions also worked out veteran Landry Jones but opted for Johnson instead.
As for Savage, it’s believed he did suffer a concussion after being sacked for the third time in Thursday’s preseason game. His status going forward is still not known but he does have a history of head injuries throughout his career.
🌺 Trey Flowers activated from the PUP list
There was some good news in the wake of Thurday’s preseason dismantling by the Patriots. Saturday the team reinstated Trey Flowers from the active/physically unable to perform list.
Flowers, was originally put on the PUP after undergoing shoulder surgery this offseason. He signed a five-year, $90 million contract with the team back in March.
🗞 Other Lions News
- The Lions also placed wide receiver Jermaine Kearse, who broke his leg in Thursday’s preseason game, and defensive tackle Darius Kilgo on injured reserve Saturday.
- Detroit also inked Justin Stockton to a deal
Saturay
