The Detroit Lions went young and sent a statement about their future plans with the 53-man roster handed down on Tuesday, followed by complementary moves on waivers and the practice squad Wednesday. One needs look no further that the cornerback corps to see a shining example of this, with names like AJ Parker and Bobby Price on the squad—while a hoary 26-year-old Mike Ford is cut.
It’s the sort of moves that say the Lions are planning for a longer future and rolling the dice with some unknown quantities, but it could bite them if things don’t quite pan out.