Lions' C.J. Gardner-Johnson Medically Cleared to Practice

His speedy recovery from a knee injury could provide a much-needed boost for the Lions' struggling defense.

Detroit Lions defensive back C.J. Gardner-Johnson has been medically cleared to practice after suffering a knee injury in Week 2.
Gardner-Johnson, who was one of the Lions' key free-agent signings last offseason, tore his pectoral muscle in Detroit's Week 2 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.
Despite the injury, Gardner-Johnson has made a speedy recovery, leading Lions' head coach Dan Campbell to compare his recovery to that of a comic book character.
Gardner-Johnson's return could be a significant boost for the Lions, who have been struggling on defense in recent weeks.
The Lions are currently first place in the NFC North, and getting Gardner-Johnson back on the field will be critical in the final stretch of the season.