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Detroit Lions Release WR Ryan Broyles

Well, the inevitable has finally come. It was officially announced by Ryan Broyles on his Twitter account this morning that he has been released from the team.

Oct 26, 2014; London, UNITED KINGDOM; Detroit Lions receiver Ryan Broyles (84) against the Atlanta Falcons in the NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

When drafted in 2012 in the 2nd round, the Detroit Lions had some high hopes for Ryan. He showed talent and skill on the field. Unfortunately, in his senior year at Texas A&M, towards the end of the season, he tore his left ACL and was on the mend when he was drafted.