Detroit Lions release veteran wide receiver Greg Dortch before roster deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Detroit Lions released wide receiver Greg Dortch as part of roster moves required to reach the NFL-mandated 53-man limit by 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. Dortch joined the Lions in March 2026 on a one-year contract, reuniting with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, with whom he previously worked at the Arizona Cardinals. The receiver logged 145 career receptions for 1,310 yards and 10 touchdowns before this release. Alongside Dortch, the club also released rookie defensive lineman Tyre West, defensive tackle Myles Adams, linebacker Troy Reeder, and tight end Zach Horton. The Lions recently completed their preseason schedule with a 2-1 record following a win over the Indianapolis Colts. The team will open the 2026 regular season against the New Orleans Saints on September 13 at Ford Field.
- •The Detroit Lions reached the 53-man roster limit ahead of the Sunday deadline.
- •Greg Dortch signed with the Lions in March 2026 to reunite with offensive coordinator Drew Petzing.
- •Other players released include Tyre West, Myles Adams, Troy Reeder, and Zach Horton.
- •The Lions finished the preseason with a 2-1 record.
- •Detroit plays the New Orleans Saints on September 13 at Ford Field.
- 12:40 AMYahoo Sports — Lions Make Surprising Cut Of Veteran With Ties To Drew Petzing
"The Detroit Lions, like all other NFL clubs, must be at the mandated 53-man roster by 6:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, and they’ve already announced multiple roster releases.Among the players that the club has released so far include rookie DL Tyre West, DT Myles Adams, LB Troy Reeder, and TE Zach Horton.However, another name has […] The post Lions Make Surprising Cut Of Veteran With Ties To Drew Petzing appeared first on HEAVY.
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