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2017 Detroit Lions roster review: Is Tion Green poised for a bigger role or none at all?

Our review of the 2017 Detroit Lions season continues. Today we’re going to talk about reserve running back Tion Green. The undrafted free agent out of Cincinnati came in with little fanfare, but ended up finishing out the 2017 season stronger than most had ever predicted. Despite that, new information suggests Green may have to take a large step forward to even make the roster in 2018, let alone contribute.

Expectations before 2017

As an undrafted free agent running back in a crowded running back room, there weren’t really any expectations for Tion Green.