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Lions DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson carted off; MRI clean, per source

An MRI on Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner Johnson's right knee showed no structural damage, and he is considered day-to-day, a source told ESPN's Field Yates on Monday.

Gardner-Johnson was carted off the practice field with the injury on Monday after he was hurt during a team drill in which there seemed to be light contact. He couldn't put pressure on his right leg as trainers helped him to his feet.

Gardner-Johnson's teammates were shaken up in the immediate aftermath of the injury.

"It's hard to see your brothers go down.