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2017 training camp preview: Kick and punt return

On the roster: Golden Tate, TJ Jones, Dwayne Washington, Keshawn Martin, Jared Abbrederis, Jace Billingsley, Jamal Agnew

Key loss: Andre Roberts

Best competition: Who return kickoffs and punts for the Lions in 2017?

There is no shortage of candidates, that’s for sure.

Andre Roberts signing in Atlanta in free agency has given an opportunity for one or more players to step up earn the role in Detroit this season. Roberts averaged 12.3 yards per punt return last season and returned two for touchdowns. He also averaged 22.6 yards per kickoff return.