Detroit Lions Release Four Players Following 2020 Draft

Lions announced release of four players

John Maakaron | Apr 27, 2020

The Detroit Lions announced Monday they have released running back Tra Carson, long-snapper James Fisher, guard Casey Tucker and punter Matt Wile.

On Monday, the Lions will begin their virtual offseason program. For veterans, the Lions are going to use two hours every day during phase one to do online classroom work.

The training sessions will be voluntary -- four days a week, and veterans will work out on their own at their various locations.

Following the completion of the draft, Detroit added seven undrafted free agents.

The current Lions roster is set at 90-players.

Lions UDFA Acquisitions

Iowa State long snapper Steven Wirtel
South Dakota State FB Luke Sellers
Washington TE Hunter Bryant
Notre Dame S Jalen Elliott
Auburn P Arryn Siposs
Auburn DB Jeremiah Dinson
Norfolk State DB Bobby Price

Who the Lions picked:

First round, Pick three - Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah
Second round, Pick three (No. 35 overall) - Georgia RB D’Andre Swift
Third round, Pick three (No. 67 overall) - Notre Dame EDGE Julian Okwara
Third round, Pick 11 (No. 75 overall from Colts) - OSU G Jonah Jackson
Fourth round, Pick 15 (No. 121 overall from Raiders) - Kentucky G Logan Stenberg
Fifth round, Pick 20 (No. 166 overall from Eagles) - Wisconsin WR Quintez Cephus
Fifth round, Pick 26 (No. 172 overall from Raiders) - New Mexico State RB Jason Huntley
Sixth round, Pick 18 (No. 197 overall from Colts) - Utah DT John Penisini
Seventh round, Pick 21 (No. 235 overall from Eagles via Patriots) - Ohio State DT Jashon Cornell

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Published Apr 27, 2020

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