New Detroit Lions GM Bob Quinn did what many believed was the unthinkable. On Thursday morning, Quinn cut veteran running back Stevan Ridley.
The #Lions announced today that they have released RB Stevan Ridley. pic.twitter.com/SgveMUg2MP
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 25, 2016
Signing Ridley was one of Quinn’s first moves upon taking over in Detroit. He helped draft Ridley in New England in the third round back in 2011, and the dual-threat back was widely expected to take over Joique Bell’s role in Jim Bob Cooter’s new-look offense.