On Tuesday afternoon, we were all a bit surprised (and not happy) when news broke that the Detroit Lions had decided to cut team captain, Devon Kennard.
Following the move, the media, who gets to work with Kennard up close and personal, had some telling responses.
The Lions' NFLPA rep. This is going to be another one that lands hard on the locker room. https://t.co/iFjfSKN538
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurkeNFL) March 17, 2020
A surprise. His leadership was key. https://t.co/ieo7AJSKWV
— Paula Pasche (@paulapasche) March 17, 2020
And now he’s releasing Kennard.. whom HE signed!
— Matt Dery (@DerySpeaks) March 17, 2020
This is surprising from the standpoint of what he's meant to the locker room — but does explain how they plan on using Jamie Collins. https://t.co/Koigb4DQSW
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) March 17, 2020
This seems …. unnecessary https://t.co/a3hNGm7SxL
— Erik Schlitt (@erikschlitt) March 17, 2020
Another well liked veteran out LOL. Diggs, snacks, slay next? Quinn gutting this team https://t.co/6DdAtNK3Bp
— Kyle Bogenschutz (@KyleBogey) March 17, 2020