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Detroit Lions cuts tracker: Rookie RB Jason Huntley first surprise cut of Saturday

Stay here for all your updates as the Lions get down to their 53-man roster limit by 4 p.m. Saturday:

2:36 p.m. - Here's the first surprise of the day: The Lions are cutting rookie running back Jason Huntley, according to ESPN.

A fifth-round pick out of New Mexico State, Huntley flashed at times during training camp, especially in receiving drills. He was contending for the No. 3 running back job, and the fact that he won't make the team could be good news for both Bo Scarbrough and Ty Johnson.

Johnson, in particular, has a similar skill set to Huntley, who also was vying for time as a return man.