The Detroit Lions could make a run at running back during the 2020 NFL draft or free agency, according to some NFL executives. The Lions have had issues finding a consistent running back the last few years, and it's something they are expected to address.
The Lions drafted Kerryon Johnson in the second round of the 2018 draft, but a knee injury caused him to miss most of the 2019 season. He played in only eight games, rushing for 403 yards and three touchdowns.
He has shown signs of being a good full-time running back but health is a big issue, and they need another reliable back they can trust on. Ty Johnson and J.D. McKissic both played in all 16 games for the Lions but the guys combined for less than 600 yards rushing.
And watch for the Lions to add a running back in free agency or the draft. “Carlos Hyde would be a good fit for what they do,” one NFL personnel evaluator said via Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
Another NFL personnel evaluator said that they were surprised by the five-year contract for offensive lineman Halapoulivaati Vaitai because of his lack of starts:
“The biggest surprise is the Big V signing,” an NFL exec said of the five-year deal for Vaitai. “I like him, but that's a lot of money for a guy with so few starts.”
The Lions finished the 2019 season with only three wins, so some big changes need to happen if the team wants to get back to being competitive in the NFC North.
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