Ex-Giant Paul Perkins added to Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster

Oct 23 2019 by Big Blue View

 
Paul Perkins with the Giants. | Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

RB Kerryon Johnson to IR

Former New York Giants running back Paul Perkins is being promoted to the Detroit Lions’ 53-man roster to replace Kerryon Johnson, who has been placed on IR with a knee injury.

Perkins was a fifth-round pick by the Giants in 2016. He spent all of last season on IR. Perkins made the Giants’ 53-man roster, but saw no action and was waived Sept. 16. He was claimed by Detroit the next day,...

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