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Social Media Reacts: Adding Todd Gurley Does Not Make Sense

Majority of Detroit Lions fans do not understand why Todd Gurley would be added to the roster at this time.
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Social Media Reacts: Adding Todd Gurley Does Not Make Sense
Social Media Reacts: Adding Todd Gurley Does Not Make Sense

Running back Todd Gurley provided fans of the Detroit Lions a thrilling memory last season. 

In Week 7, Gurley accidentally scored a touchdown for the Atlanta Falcons, instead of simply falling at the goal line. His unfortunate decision allowed Matthew Stafford and the Lions' offense a chance to march down the field to win the game, 23-22. 

According to ESPN, the Lions are hosting the veteran running back for a visit on Thursday.

Gurley was selected with the No. 10 overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft by the Los Angles Rams. 

The 26-year-old running back twice led the league in rushing, before injuries derailed his career. 

The Rams cut Gurley prior to his arrival in Atlanta last season. 

With the tryout, general manager Brad Holmes is likely seeking to determine what Gurley has left in the tank. 

Adding the veteran would add competition to an already talented running backs room. 

D'Andre Swift expressed in his latest media session that he would welcome the competition with a player who also donned the Georgia Bulldogs uniform. 

Despite repeated attempts over the past several years to add veteran running backs to the roster, Detroit has not seen any tangible returns in the rushing attack. 

Here is a sample of how supporters of the Lions view Gurley potentially being added to the 2021 roster.  

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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