In a move that caught many NFL observers by surprise, the Detroit Lions on Tuesday waived second-year defensive back A.J. Parker.
Parker, a Bartlesville High School graduate, could be picked up off waivers by Wednesday afternoon. After that he becomes a free agent and could negotiate and sign with any team without any penalty to the team. The Lions — who are not allowed to have contact with him during the 24-hour waiver period, until he is officially released — could chose to bring him back for their practice squad, or even back to the regular roster if a spot opened.