Of the three Detroit Lions who opted out of the 2020 season, just one is left on the current roster.
The Lions waived defensive tackle John Atkins on Wednesday, freeing up one spot on their 90-man roster.
Atkins sat out the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He made six starts in 2019, but appeared to be a roster long shot for 2021 with a new coaching staff and different defensive scheme.
The Lions previously cut offensive lineman Russell Bodine, another opt-out from last season. Wide receiver Geronimo Allison, who opted out of 2020 after signing a one-year free agent deal with the Lions last spring, remains on the roster.