Detroit Lions running back Kerryon Johnson had a simple reason for why he returned for the final two games of a season that ended with a 3-12-1 thud.
His teammates.
Because, he said, they would have done the same.
“Yeah, it was big for me just to be able to come back in on somewhat of a high note,” he said Monday. “Being able to play again with my guys is always a good thing. I know if those were able to come back, they would.