Besides Bush,Cheap NFL Shop, the Lions' first-team offense struggled without Johnson, who missed the Cleveland game and practice leading up to it because of a bruised knee. He and quarterback Matthew Stafford connected on several long pass plays Saturday and the three-time Pro Bowl selection is on track to play when the Lions host the New England Patriots on Thursday night.
Schwartz said getting his star receiver on the field in the preseason is important because the way teams defend him significantly impacts the rest of the offense, but that it's "not a deal-breaker," noting offensive coordinator Scott Linehan "has a good handle for how people play Calvin."
