Dave Birkett and Carlos Monarrez break down what they saw in the Detroit Lions' preseason loss to the Patriots on Aug. 8, 2019. Carlos Monarrez and Dave Birkett, Detroit Free Press
From Tom Savage as backup, to Tom Savage's old backup.
The Detroit Lions signed free-agent quarterback Josh Johnson to a one-year deal Saturday after Savage suffered an apparent concussion in Thursday's preseason-opening loss to the New England Patriots.
Savage's status for this week's practices and game against the Houston Texans is uncertain, but given his history with brain injuries — he finished the 2017 season on injured reserve because of a concussion — the Lions are likely to tread carefully with the man they signed to be Matthew Stafford's backup.