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It's been Blake Wood Jersey a trying season for the in the first year of the Matt Patricia era, and one of the few bright spots on the team is now going to be shut down for the year. The Lions announced on Wednesday that they've placed rookie running back on injured reserve. place RB Kerryon Johnson on Reserve/Injured and activate CB Jamal Agnew: Detroit Lions (@Lions) Johnson has Justin Bour Jersey sat out each of the Lions' last four games due to a knee injury he sustained during their Week 11 win over the . , , and have handled the running back snaps in his absence. Johnson began the season a bit behind in the pecking order, but eventually emerged around midseason as the Kole Calhoun Jersey Lions' obvious best all-around back. In eight games from Week 3 through 11, Johnson carried 105 times for 581 yards and three touchdowns while also catching 24 of 31 pa ses thrown his way, gaining an additional 170 yards and a score. Drafted in the Zack Cozart Jersey second round out of Auburn, Johnson should enter next season as Detroit's feature back and be a valuable part of the offense alongside and . He's part of what has been an incredibly strong cla s of rookie running backs, along with players like , , , , , , and undrafted free agent . He, and they, should continue to make a Nolan Ryan Jersey big impact in the future.