The late-season knee injury was initially reported to be a season-ending, surgical MCL. However, subsequent evaluation led him to rehab and a return in time for the playoff game. He didn't appear to have the same juice during that playoff game, but there was a limited sample size with only seven carries.

The Lions and Chargers are the first two teams to open training camp and play the NFL's exhibition opener later this month in the Hall of Fame game.

The Detroit Lions are set to begin training camp as they prepare for their first preseason game, when they'll face the Los Angeles Chargers in Canton, Ohio, later this month for the Hall of Fame Game.