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Wick

Wick, 26, previously opted out of the 2020 season because of an existing asthma condition. He’ll land elsewhere and compete for a reserve role if back on the field this upcoming year.

Unable to crack a 53-man roster last season, Wick will now collect a $150,000 stipend. Going on 27, Wick will be a long shot to revive his career in 2021.

Wick put on a show at offseason workouts, but this is more of a bold prediction. Eric Ebron has never been a full-time starter, and the Lions have snaps to fill with Brandon Pettigrew sidelined. Wick’s role is worth tracking this preseason.

He started with Eric Ebron (ankle) sidelined. Wick served as a solid security blanket, with both of his targets coming on check downs. Wick would need Ebron to suffer a setback to play a meaningful early-season role.

The 22-year-old out of Incarnate Word stands 6'5/256. He ran a sluggish 4.93 forty at his Pro Day, but showed impressive explosion with a 36 1/2" vertical and 10-foot-5 broad jump. Per MLive.com’s Kyle Meinke, Wick has gotten “a ton” of reps and “hauled in passes all over the place.” After Tim Wright (ACL) landed on injured reserve, Wick has a real chance at a roster spot.

An UDFA out of small-school Incarnate Word, Wick caught two passes in six games. He’ll be back to compete for one of the Lions’ final roster spots in 2017.

Wick was getting some first-team snaps behind Darren Fells with Eric Ebron sidelined. He was immediately ruled out after taking a hit hard on a Matthew Stafford overthrow. The early signs suggest this is a serious injury.

A 2016 UDFA, Wick caught two passes in six games last season. Perhaps he will be shuttled back to the practice squad. Wick suffered a chest injury in the Lions’ third preseason game.

A 2016 UDFA, Wick made six appearances for the Lions as a rookie, catching two passes. He will be up against it to crack the 53-man roster next summer.