The Detroit Lions have released Breshad Perriman just over five months after signing the veteran wide receiver, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Perriman signed a one-year, $3 million deal with Detroit this past March and was expected to team with fellow newcomer Tyrell Williams to stabilize a completely overhauled Lions receiving corps.
But Perriman struggled throughout training camp and the preseason, and found himself in a position battle in recent weeks with Geronimo Allison, Tom Kennedy and Victor Bolden.
Perriman also dealt with a hip injury this summer, and head coach Dan Campbell indicated his roster spot could be in jeopardy last week when he told reporters "there just hasn't been enough out there" from the six-year veteran.