CJ Gardner-Johnson, James Houston placed on Lions’ injured reserve

In final week’s overtime loss to the Seahawks, the Lions faced a setback as two defensive players suffered considerable injuries. Consequently, the group created the choice to take away each players from their active roster. The Lions officially placed security C.J. Gardner-Johnson and tight finish James Houston on injured reserve on Tuesday. At this time, no corresponding moves have been announced, leaving the group open to adding new players ahead of the upcoming game against the Falcons.

Word was circulating Monday evening that Gardner-Johnson may not be in a position to play for the rest of the season with a torn pectoral. Similarly, Houston is anticipated to be out six-eight weeks with a fractured ankle. Therefore, it is clear that each players will be absent from the group for a extended period of time. Conversely, operating back David Montgomery also suffered an injury in the loss, but his absence is not anticipated to be as extended as that of the two defensive players.