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Detroit Lions cut Antwione Williams, focus on special-teams contributors

The Detroit Lions cut 27 players, moved two players to injured lists, two players to suspended lists and traded cornerback , trimming their roster to the NFL-mandated 53 players. Here’s a closer look at the final cuts:

Most significant move: Antwione Williams entered training camp looking like the team’s No. 3 linebacker and the starter at SAM in base sets. A month later, he’s out of a job. Williams played a lot in the fourth preseason game -- more than any other potential starter -- and that was the first clue something was amiss.