The Detroit Lions have told cornerback Desmond Trufant that he will be released at the start of the league year, which begins on March 17, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Trufant signed a two-year, $20 million deal with the Lions before the 2020 season to be the team's replacement for Darius Slay, who was traded to Philadelphia.
It never quite worked out for Trufant, however, as he spent most of the season with hamstring issues that limited him to six games, one interception and four passes defended. He also ended up in a playing time battle with rookie first round pick Jeff Okudah and second-year pro Amani Oruwariye for outside spots.