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Detroit Lions Waive Three Players

The Detroit Lions have made the decision to waive three players before rookie minicamp.

John Maakaron

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Ahead of their 2023 rookie minicamp, the Detroit Lions have made the decision to waive three players. 

The team announced wide receiver Stanley Berryhill, defensive lineman Demetrius Taylor and cornerback Mac McCain have been let go. 

Recall, Berryhill was among the players suspended by the NFL for violating the league's gambling policy, along with Jameson Williams. 

While Williams did not bet on NFL games, the violation resulted in a six-game suspension to start the upcoming season. 

It was determined that Williams and Berryhill placed wagers at team facilities, which resulted in multi-game suspensions. 

Taylor surprisingly made the Lions' 2022 roster, and played 13 snaps against New England. 

Once Josh Paschal returned to the lineup healthy, though, Taylor spent the remaining part of the 2022 season on the practice squad. 

Detroit also made the decision to draft Brodric Martin, giving up multiple draft selections in the process. 

Taylor was undrafted, and played collegiately at Appalachian State. 

With the moves made in free agency, McCain became more expendable. Playing time was going to be difficult to earn, especially after signing defensive backs C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Cam Sutton and drafting Brian Branch. 

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John Maakaron
JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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