When the Detroit Lions dealt receiver Golden Tate to the Philadelphia Eagles midway through the season, the team was left in a lurch. The slot receiver that had been one of the most important parts of the team was suddenly removed and they had to find a way to replace him. After a few weeks of trying TJ Jones, Theo Riddick and even Marvin Jones Jr. in the slot, they decided they needed outside help.
Enter Bruce Ellington.
Ellington has had an interesting 2018 season. The receiver started the season as a Houston Texans, but after eight catches for 92 yards in the team’s opening three games, he was released.