Andre Swift won’t be limited in Detroit Lions’ season opener against San Francisco 49ers

ALLEN PARK, Mich .– Detroit Lions running back Andre Swift, who had been held back by a groin injury throughout the preseason, should be ready to play without limits in the game. Sunday’s opening against the San Francisco 49ers.

Lions coaches had expressed concerns during training camp over Swift’s status as the groin injury limited his participation in practices and preseason games. But the second-year running back was fully involved in training on Wednesday and Thursday.

“I’m really bad at counting reps,” said Lions running back coach Duce Staley. “If he’s productive there… I don’t know how to take it off.

“I’m stuck in the game, he’s going to be caught in the game and every good player – every good running back that I know anyway – once he starts to feel it, you don’t want to take him out. can count reps Monday.

Swift is expected to be Detroit’s frontman this season, with Jamaal Williams set to thrive in a strong complementary role. As a rookie, Swift had 114 carries for 521 rushing yards and eight touchdowns, joining former Lions star Billy Sims (1980) as the only rookies in franchise history to score eight rushing touchdowns and two. affected received.

Swift also had 46 catches for 357 receiving yards last season.

“When it’s available it’s a weapon,” Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn said. “You can do a lot of things with this young man. So I can’t wait to see him go on Sunday.”