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Lions Release LB Devon Kennard

Lions defensive captain Devon Kennard is reportedly set to be either released to make way for linebacker Jamie Collins

John Maakaron

Detroit has reportedly parted ways with one of its team captains.

Veteran linebacker Devon Kennard is set to be released, per a report from NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

The release comes as a bit of a surprise, since Kennard -- as previously mentioned -- served as a team captain and for the past two seasons. 

He was also the Lions' NFLPA player representative. 

Detroit -- via the reported release -- saves $5.675 million in salary cap space, and takes on a dead-money hit of $1.75 million.

Lions Statement 

"From the day he joined our organization in 2018, Devon exhibited an outstanding level of professionalism on and off the field. We would like to thank Devon for his contributions to the Lions organization over the last two years and wish him and his family the very best in the future."

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JOHN MAAKARON

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