Miles Killebrew has had a somewhat underwhelming sophomore season with the Detroit Lions. Towards the end of 2016, Killebrew seemed to take on a bigger role with the defense, setting himself up for a breakout year in 2017.
It hasn’t worked out that way. Though he is playing significantly more than his rookie year (averaging 29.9 snaps per game vs. 8.75 his rookie year), he still hasn’t assumed the role that many thought he may.
Instead, that role has belonged to Tavon Wilson, who started in nine of 11 games this season.