Every NFL team’s most surprising cut candidate
By Nick Villano
Detroit Lions — Josh Reynolds
The Detroit Lions are in a different position than they’ve been in quite a few years. They are the favorites to win the NFC North Division. With the shine worn off the Minnesota Vikings and Aaron Rodgers playing in New York, the Lions are getting a majority of the betting money. With bigger headlines come bigger expectations. That means players aren’t going to fly under the radar.
The Lions’ offense took a hit when Jameson Williams was suspended for eight games. He was part of a gambling investigation where everyone else involved was cut from the team. He’s also struggling in early mini-camps according to reports. It seems like this turn of events opens the wide receiver room.
That should open the door for other wide receivers to take spots. Josh Reynolds has shown flashes in the past. He had a 20+ yard catch in each of the first five games of last season. Then, he fell off a cliff.
The Lions still have Amon Ra St. Brown and Marvin Jones to fill the Williams void until he returns from his suspension. Reynolds fell off a cliff last season, and if he can’t show he’s closer to the first-half player, the expectations may be too large for him to survive.