DETROIT – Tight end Eric Ebron is being released by the Detroit Lions.
The Lions will release the former first-round pick after failing to find a trade partner.
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Ebron will enter the free agent market, which opens this afternoon in the NFL. He was entering his fifth season with the Lions since being drafted in 2014.
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Ebron has had his ups and downs during his Lions career, dealing with drops and penalties, before having somewhat of a breakout finish to last season, catching 53 passes for four touchdowns in 2017.
Ebron compiled more than 2,000 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns with Detroit.
#Lions announced today that they have released TE Eric Ebron. pic.twitter.com/hmaRniJrRK
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) March 14, 2018
After failing to find a trade partner for him, Lions are releasing former first-round pick Eric Ebron, per source. Another TE hits the market.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2018