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Lions Release LB Anthony Pittman

In a surprise cut, linebacker Anthony Pittman will not make the first Lions 53-man roster.

John Maakaron

Lions Release LB Anthony Pittman
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In a tough competition at linebacker, Anthony Pittman finds himself on the outside-looking-in. 

It is being reported that the young linebacker will be among those released by the Detroit Lions. 

Pittman signed with the Lions as an undrafted rookie free agent, following the 2019 NFL Draft.

After struggling mightily in 2021, the unit underwent a little revamping, as veteran Chris Board was signed and rookie Malcolm Rodriguez has quickly moved his way up the depth chart. 

Josh Woods, a special teams contributor, has acclimated well to the coaching staff's requests, and could find himself on the active roster.

Pittman struggled to lock down a consistent role, as his position at linebacker was switched multiple times during his tenure in Motown. 

With all of the additions made, the coaching staff is confident the defensive line and linebackers can work together better to perform at a higher level in 2022. 

"Those guys are doing a really good (job)," Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn recently said. "The one thing I’m really excited about, and it goes with the D-line, the question that was asked, is the way those guys are starting to really connect with each other, because usually (the) run game is not truly on point unless the D-line and the linebackers are on the same page. And, you really see that with our guys."

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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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