Detroit Lions claim WR Conner Vernon waive Quentin Payton

Detroit Lions claim 2nd year man Conner Vernon from the Browns. He was highly productive at Duke but was UDFA in 2013. Conner spent much of the season on the Browns practice squad.

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Vernon caught 283 passes for 3749 yards and 21td at Duke in 48 games.

Combine 2013: 6002 196 4.54 32.5"1005 4.22 6.93

Welcome to Detroit

Lions waive WR Quentin Payton. Payton came over from Tampa after signing as UDFA in 2014. He was out of NC State. Payton struggled in his time in Detroit. He lacked strength and reliable hands.

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Payton had 1 rec 3 yards in the preseason

Good luck Q