The Detroit Lions have decided to cut ties with the former first-round pick, tight end Eric Ebron. Ebron was scheduled to make 8.25 million this coming season.
During his time in Detroit, Ebron has underachieved, to say the least. The Lions trying to move on from Ebron has been no secret. In hopes of finding Ebron a new home, Detroit started looking for trade partners before last season’s trade deadline. It was also reported that the Lions made last-ditch efforts to find a possible trade destination for Ebron during this year’s NFL combine, which they were unable to do.
After failing to find a trade partner for him, Lions are releasing former first-round pick Eric Ebron, per source. Another TE hits the market.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018
By releasing Ebron before 4 pm on Wednesday, which is the official start of the new league year, the Lions will have a nice chunk of money added to their books. With Darren Fells leaving town on a three-year, $12 million dollar deal from Cleveland, Detroit only has one player at the tight end position currently on the roster who actually played last season, Michael Roberts. Roberts was drafted last season out of Toledo, in the fourth round.
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In 2014 Ebron was selected 10th overall and was picked ahead of superstars, Odell Beckham Jr. and Aaron Donald. A fact Lions fans will never get over.
Ebron who turns 25 in April finishes his Lions career with 186 receptions for 2070 yards and 11 touchdowns.
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Detroit Lions re-sign defensive back to 2-year deal
The Detriot Lions have been extremely busy today. NFL Free Agency officially opened and the Detroit Lions wasted no time making additions. Bob Quinn started the day resigning safety Tavon Wilson. Quinn then filled the void at linebacker by signing former New York Giant Devon Kennard and former Chicago Bear Christian Jones.
Now on his fourth move of the day, the Detroit Lions have re-signed cornerback Nevin Lawson.
Lawson totaled 47 tackles last year and added a forced fumble. The Lions selected… to finish reading this article, click here.
