According to head coach Matt Patricia, the Detroit Lions are placing RB Kerryon Johnson on IR following a knee procedure he had done on Tuesday.
Matt Patricia said Kerryon Johnson had a knee procedure today is going on IR with hopes of returning
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) October 22, 2019
Johnson was forced to leave Sunday’s loss to the Vikings with a knee injury.
He will be eligible to return to the Lions after 8 weeks.