New York Jets Claim Running Back Ty Johnson

Detroit Lions' 2019 sixth-round pick claimed by New York Jets

This week, the Detroit Lions waived running back Ty Johnson to make room for defensive back Jayron Kearse. 

Many supporters of the Lions held out hope that Johnson would clear waivers and be brought back onto the practice squad.

On Friday, however, the N.Y. Jets claimed Johnson off of waivers.

The Jets have claimed former Lions RB Ty Johnson off of waivers.

— Field Yates (@FieldYates) October 2, 2020

In his rookie campaign, Johnson secured 273 rushing yards on 63 carries, and also accumulated 109 receiving yards. 

Johnson, a sixth-round pick in 2019, did not have much of a chance to earn playing time, and was used in a limited fashion to start the 2020 season.

He found himself far back on the running back depth chart, behind Adrian Peterson, D'Andre Swift and Kerryon Johnson.

Bo Scarbrough is also likely nearing a return to the field. 

So, the ex-Maryland running back was expendable, and now finds himself a member of the Jets. 

Injury report

Rookie tight end Hunter Bryant has been upgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the New Orleans Saints. 

Safety C.J. Moore is the only player listed as out, while Desmond Trufant, Christian Jones, Da'Shawn Hand and Darryl Roberts were listed as questionable along with Bryant.

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