DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 07: Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions runs for yardage against Oren Burks #42 of the Green Bay Packers during the second half at Ford Field on October 7, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan.
(Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)DETROIT - The Detroit Lions have placed running back Kerryon Johnson on the injured reserve list with a knee injury, the team announced.
The Lions hope Johnson can return before the end of the season.
Detroit drafted Johnson with the 43rd overall pick in the second round of the 2018 NFL draft.
Kerryon Johnson #33 of the Detroit Lions runs for a first down during the first quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Ford Field on September 29, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan.