NFL Networks Tom Pelissero is reporting that the Detroit Lions are waiving wide receiver—and preseason hero—Tom Kennedy.
Kennedy has been with the Lions for the previous three seasons and took several steps forward in development in year four, but his lack of special teams contributions is the likely catalyst in him being released this offseason.
When Quintez Cephus was injured in training camp, Kennedy was elevated to the second team and shifted between the slot and on the outside. He showed immediate progress and when preseason Game 1 arrived and he notched a 104-yard receiving game, it created a swelling of support.