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Lions begin cut week by releasing OL Geoff Schwartz

ALLEN PARK -- And so it begins.

The Detroit Lions have made their first cut of the week, serving offensive lineman Geoff Schwartz his walking papers Monday morning.

Detroit has until 4 p.m. Tuesday to trim its roster to 75 players. The final cut to 53 is at 4 p.m. Saturday.

Thanks to the @Lions organization for everything. Enjoyed my time... On to the next opportunity.

— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) August 29, 2016

Schwartz was signed in free agency this offseason and expected to provide some veteran depth on the interior of Detroit's offensive line.