Allen Park — Last year, Dan Campbell's first as the coach of the Detroit Lions, he stepped to the podium the day before the team's final roster cuts were due and announced an initial batch of releases. That group even included a couple of surprises in cornerback Mike Ford and offensive tackle Tyrell Crosby.
This year, Campbell had no such details to provide the day before rosters had to be finalized, an unofficial confirmation this batch of decisions has been more difficult, after the team bolstered the quality of its depth across the board.
"I mean, it’s a lot more difficult than even last year," Campbell said.