The Detroit Lions announced they cut former seventh-round pick WR Antoine Green.
With 11 reported UDFA signings reportedly agreed to, the Detroit Lions roster was on the verge of hitting 91—one over the maximum limit this time of year. The team rectified that on Tuesday afternoon, announcing that Lions wide receiver Antoine Green has been waived.
Green was selected in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Unfortunately, Green’s career in Detroit was largely defined by injury. Though he played nine games in his rookie season, it was predominantly on special teams. He only caught one pass for 2 yards. Last year, Green was contending for a starting job at the WR-X position, but he suffered a neck injury/concussion during one of Detroit’s preseason games. That injury turned out to be season-ending, and he spent the year on injured reserve.
Since then, the Lions have put some significant investments into the wide receiver position. Shortly after Green’s injury, the Lions acquired Tim Patrick, who caught on and was re-signed this year. Additionally, this offseason, the Lions added Ronnie Bell in free agency and drafted two more receivers. The Lions spent a third-round pick (and two future third-round picks) on former Arkansas receiver Isaac TeSlaa and a seventh-round pick on Georgia’s Dominic Lovett. They have also reportedly agreed to terms with undrafted receivers Jackson Meeks (Syracuse) and Jakobie Keeney-James (Umass).
Green will hit waivers. If he clears waivers without a team putting in a claim in the next 24 hours, he will become a free agent clear to sign with any team.
