The Facts: Johnson is scheduled to visit the Detroit Lions Sunday night. Johnson was released by the Bengals on Saturday.
Diehards Line:The Lions placed running backs Brian Calhoun and Aveion Cason on injured reserve on Saturday. According to NFL Network insider Adam Schefter the Lions did claim running back Marcus Thomas off waivers on Sunday. Thomas was a fifth-round pick of the Chargers in 2008. He is currently listed third on the Lions’ depth chart behind starter Kevin Smith and backup Tatum Bell. ... For what it's worth, Houston Chronicle staffer Megan Manfull doesn't expect the Texans to be interested in Johnson.