The Detroit Lions have their backup quarterback. Now, the question is how long he can hold the job.
The Lions cut Tim Boyle on Monday, one day after coach Dan Campbell said he gained “clarity” in the backup quarterback race from the Lions’ preseason-ending 19-9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The NFL Network was first to report the roster move.
Boyle completed five of 15 passes for 64 yards with one interception against the Steelers and struggled to move the Lions’ first-team offense in three series early in the game.
David Blough had a better statistical day, completing 17 of 32 passes for 160 yards and a touchdown.