Allen Park – It wasn’t anything Antwione Williams didn’t do, so much as what his competition for a roster spot did, that led to the 2016 fifth-round pick’s release on Saturday.
The Detroit Lions surprised many outside observers by releasing Williams, retaining Steve Longa and veteran Nick Bellore instead. But the two who stuck both shined on special teams, a factor that weighed heavily in the decision-making process at the spot.
Lions coach Jim Caldwell largely avoided talking specifics about the team’s many weekend roster moves, including Williams.
“I can just tell you that the guys that we have that we choose, are the best guys for us at this time,” Caldwell said.