The Detroit Lions are set to sign quarterback Josh Johnson, according to a report from Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network. Johnson was one of two QBs the Lions worked out on Saturday morning to try and fill the void at backup after Tom Savage’s injury.
Johnson is the consummate journeyman. The Lions are the 12th NFL team he has signed a contract with since entering the league in 2009. He has thrown just 268 career passes and played in only seven games since 2012. He started three games last year with the Washington Redskins and recorded his first career win.
His biggest claim to fame was being the QB on Jim Harbaugh’s team at the University of San Diego.
Savage’s head was slammed into the Ford Field turf on Thursday night, and a New England Patriots defender’s knee inadvertently followed through and also hit Savage on the side of the helmet. He has not been diagnosed with a brain injury, but signing Johnson is an indication the team is concerned about his status.
