Could some running back help be on the way for the Detroit Lions?
According to multiple reports, the Lions are hosting free agent running back Jay Ajayi for a workout on Friday. Ajayi has not signed with any teams after not being re-signed by the Philadelphia Eagles following the 2018 season.
Ajayi is primarily available for the same reason the Lions need him in Detroit: injuries. He’s got a litany of serious injuries dating back to his freshman season at Boise State. Most notably, Ajayi has torn his right ACL twice, including Week 4 of last season.
He’s also broken his back, broken ribs, missed games for a shoulder injury and a concussion. Ajayi has played in just 42 of 64 career games due to his numerous injuries. In between the trips to the training room, he did average 4.5 yards per carry and scored 13 touchdowns in two seasons in Miami and two more in Philadelphia.
