The Detroit Lions released Zach Zenner on Tuesday, sending many adoring fans into distress. Zenner was a hard worker, had a unique story and was an easy guy to root for. And while he was never the great player that some made him out to be, he had value to this team for the past four years, both as a reserve running back and a special teamer.
So why would the Lions move on from someone who was both a great example and solid contributor? Let’s look into the two most likely explanations.