The Detroit Lions are waiving running back Kerryon Johnson, according to NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport.
Johnson, 23, was the team's second-round draft pick in 2018. He struggled with injuries in his first two seasons, but played in all 16 games in 2020.
But after the team drafted running back D'Andre Swift before last season, coupled with the late-preseason acquisition of Adrian Peterson, Johnson's role was reduced to third-down back. He had just 52 carries for 181 yards (3.5 yards per carry) and 19 catches for 187 yards.
Johnson was the Lions' leading rusher in 2018 with 641 yards on 5.