The Lions have reduced their roster to 53 players, the club announced on its website Saturday.
Among the club’s decisions: quarterback Kellen Moore and wide receivers Kevin Ogletree and Ryan Broyles have made the roster.
According to the club’s website, the Lions have released offensive lineman Rodney Austin, linebacker Shamari Benton, wide receiver Kris Durham, wide receiver Patrick Edwards, tight end Michael Egnew, defensive tackle Andre Fluellen, cornerback Chris Greenwood, linebacker Brandon Hepburn, running back Emil Igwenagu, running back Mikel Leshoure, offensive lineman Darren Keyton, safety Nate Ness, offensive lineman Garrett Reynolds, wide receiver Andrew Peacock, defensive tackle Jimmy Saddler-McQueen, defensive lineman Xavier Proctor, linebacker Julian Stanford, cornerback Mohammed Seisay, defensive end Darryl Tapp, tight end Jordan Thompson, offensive lineman Michael Williams and running back George Winn.
Of those moves, the release of Durham, a 13-game starter a season ago, was especially notable. The team also finally parted ways with Leshoure, who flashed talent early in his career before suffering an Achilles injury and falling out of favor.
