The Detroit Lions went on a spending spree at the start of free agency two years ago, signing Trey Flowers, Justin Coleman and Jesse James to big-money contracts.
Now, two of those players are gone.
The Lions plan to release James before the start of the new league year next week, a person informed of the move told the Free Press. ESPN first reported the news late Thursday night.
The Lions previously informed Coleman of his release, a second source said.
Neither James nor Coleman lived up to deals they signed that made them among the highest-paid players at their positions two years ago.