ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Matt Asiata came to Michigan, left and wasn't sure if he was going to return. When he worked out with the Detroit Lions last month during rookie minicamp, the veteran thought things went well. He felt good about what he did.
Then, he didn't get a positive call. Instead, he was told the Lions were not going to sign him to a contract. He would remain a free agent, but he understood. This is how it goes sometimes as a free agent in the NFL, especially one trying to latch on after the draft.