Lions put Kearse on injured reserve, sign QB Josh Johnson

Detroit Lions quarterback Tom Savage (3) is sacked by New England Patriots defensive tackle Danny Shelton during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019 file photo, Detroit Lions wide receiver Jermaine Kearse, right, hurts his left leg while trying block for running back Ty Johnson during an NFL preseason football game against the New England Patriots in Detroit. The Detroit Lions have placed wide receiver Jermaine Kearse on injured reserve and signed quarterback Josh Johnson. Kearse hurt his left leg during Detroit's first possession of Thursday's preseason opener against New England, a 31-3 loss. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jermaine Kearse is examined during the first half of the team's preseason NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Thursday, Aug. 8, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)