The new look Lions WR corps without Calvin will have to spread the ball out to have success.
Active Roster
Marvin Jones
Golden Tate
Anquan Boldin
Andre Roberts
Aaron Dobson
Corey Fuller
TJ Jones
Practice Squad
Jace Billingsley
Jay Lee
Isaac Fruechte
Andrew Zutizzi
Rashad Ross
IR
Ryan Spadola
Gone:
Calvin Johnson
Lance Moore
| 2015 STATS: WIDE RECIEVERS | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLAYER | GAMES | REC | YDS | AVG | LONG | TD |
| Golden Tate | 16 | 90 | 813 | 9.0 | 43 | 6 |
| Marvin Jones# | 16 | 65 | 816 | 12.6 | 47 | 4 |
| Jeremy Kerley^ | 16 | 16 | 152 | 9.5 | 25 | 2 |
| TJ Jones | 10 | 10 | 132 | 13.2 | 29 | 1 |
| Corey Fuller | 12 | 4 | 76 | 19.0 | 48 | 0 |
| Andre Caldwell~ | 14 | 10 | 72 | 7.2 | 24 | 2 |
| Andre Roberts+ | 9 | 11 | 135 | 12.3 | 38 | 0 |
| Jay Lee* | 13 | 38 | 758 | 19.9 | 87 | 8 |
| Quinshad Davis* | 14 | 55 | 638 | 11.6 | 40 | 4 |
| Ryan Spadola% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jace Billingsley* | 11 | 57 | 506 | 0 | 72 | 5 |
| Damian Copeland> | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Golden Tate 7th year in the NFL 3rd in Detroit 32 Games started in Detroit
UFA 2014 Seahawks
Lions stats: 187/2130/10 td Rec 17/125 PR
Playoff 1 GS 6/89/1 rec
NFL Stats: 90 games 354/4339/25 rec 88/936 PR
Preseason: 14/260/3
Football Outsiders rank: #39
College: Notre Dame: 37 games 22 starts 157/2707/26 rec 909 KOR
Contract: 3 years remain $7,101,250
Combine: 5102 202 4.42 17 35 1000 7.12 4.34
Golden will look for more targets under the offense of Jim Bob Cooter. Golden was primarily used on screens and bubble routes but will get more downfield targets with Calvin gone.
Marvin Jones 5th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit 43 games 24 starts
UFa 2016 Bengals
NFL stats: 134/1729/15 rec
College stats: Cal 43 games 38 starts 156/2270/13 rec
Contract: 5 years $6,600,000
Combine: 6017 199 4.46 22 33 904 4.11 4.81
The big splash free agent this offseason. Will be counted on to take some of Calvin's targets. Has some size and is a solid redzone target.
TJ Jones 3rd year in Detroit 10 games
6th round pick 2014
Lion Stats: 10/132/1 rec 5/106 KOR 7/39 PR
Pre season: 5/107/1 rec 6/59 pr
College: Notre Dame 51 games 181/2429/19 rec
Contract 2 years remain $626,550
Combine: 5115 188 4.48 33 911 4.27 6.82
After a redshirt season in 2014 the former 6th round pick emerged as a target in his second year. The highlight was a catch in traffic vs. the Packers. Will get the first shot at the 3rd receiver. Placed on the practice squad. Signed December 1 to the 53.
Andre Roberts 7th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit 87 games 39 starts
UFA 2016 Redskins
NFL Stats: 229/2711/13 rec Skins, Cards
College stats: Citadel 45 games 285/3743/37 rec
Contract 1 year $600,000
Combine: 5107 195 4.46 15 36 1000 4.15 6.77
A rising star in Arizona but struggled in Washington. Could compete for the 4th receiver spot and can return punts.
Jeremy Kerley 6th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit 74 games 24 starts
UFA 2016 Jets
NFL stats: 182/2225/9 Jets
College Stats: TCU 50 games 120/1292/12 rec 63/306/8 rush
Contract 1 year $850,000
Combine: 5094 189 4.67 16 34.5 1000 3.99 6.7
Had some solid years for the Jets but fell out the rotation lat season. Quick guy who can operate out of the slot and return punts. Traded to the 49ers after the third preseason game.
Corey Fuller 4th year in Detroit 28 games 2 starts
6th round pick 2013
Lions stats: 18/288/1 rec 6 tackles
Playoffs 1 g 2/26 rec
Preseason: 11/126/3 rec
College Va Tech 19 games 8 starts 45/834/6 rec
Contract 1 year $600,000
Combine: 6022 204 4.43 12 31.5 1000 4.48 7.17
Squarely on the fence to make the team. Corey had back surgery and will start the season on the PUP list. Could be activated in midseason. Activated November 8. Waived November 21 without playing a game. Practice Squad. Signed by the Saints 12/19.
Andre Caldwell 9th year in the NFL 105 games 18 starts
UFA 2016 Broncos
NFL stats: 156/1506/11 Broncos, Bengals
College stats: 53 games 185/2342/16
Contract 1 year $600,000
Combine: 6002 204 4.37 18 36.5 1004 4.11 6.75
A super bowl champion will challenge for the 4th receiver spot. Still quick and can return punts. Had an excellent offseason. Released after a hand injury.
Damian Copeland 3rd year in NFL
FA 2016 Jags
College: Louisville 34 games 116/1521/7 rec
Contract 1 year $450,000
Combine: 5110 184 4.5 12 40 1000 3.9 4.53
Small quick guy who is trying to stick in Detroit after a couple injury filled years in Jacksonville. re-signed 8/2. Cut 8/8.
Ryan Spadola 3rd year in NFl 2bnd in Detroit 4 games
Fa 2015 Cards, Falcons, Dolphins, Jets
College stats; Lehigh 38 games 232/3611/24 rec
Contract 2 years $525,000
Combine: 6012 204 4.48 15 37 911 6.72 4.07
Has stuck around thru the offseason after spending part of 2015 on the practice squad. Injured Reserve 8/2.
Jay Lee UDFA rookie
College: Baylor 31 games 101/1700/15 rec
Contract 3 years $450,000
Pro Day: 6016 215 4.53 13 33.5 911 6.75 4.28
Has received a lot of hype for a UDFA. Has a tough fight to make the 53 but the practice squad is a legit chance. signed to practice squad October 13. Released after one week.
Quinshad Davis UDFA rookie
College: UNC 51 games 205/2614/25
Contract 3 years $450,000
Pro Day: 6033 218 4.69 17 31.5 905 4.35 7.07
Biggest of the Lion receivers. he struggled at first but came around in camp. Will compete for a practice squad spot.
Jace Billingsley UDFA rookie
College: Eastern Oregon 242/2522/42 rec 5911 yard all purpose
Contract 3 years $450,000
Pro day: 5081 192 4.48 24 35.5 908 4.1 6.88
A Julian Edelman type athlete. Can play out of the slot or return punts. Practice squad.
Alex Chisum UDFA rookie
College: Cincinnati 51 games 88 rec 1159 yards 5 td
Contract: 3 years
Pro Day: 6023 204 4.61 19 34.5 1002 7.09 4.26
Signed August 8. A guy with some size to compete for a practice squad slot. Waived August 17 after appearing the preseason game.
Isaac Fruechte 2nd year in the NFL
Signed as Free Agent 9/4/2016 after being waived by the Vikings
College: Minnesota 30 games 50 rec 702 yards 3 td
Contract: Practice Squad
Pro Day: 6025 209 4.5 11 36 1007 6.89 4.22
2nd year pro who spent 2015 on the practice squad. Good size and speed guy. Cut September 20
Aaron Dobson 4th year in the NFL 24 games 13 starts
Signed as free agent 9/21/2016 waived by the Pats
NFL stats: 53 rec 698 yards 4 td
College: Marshall 165 rec 2398 yards 24 td
Contract 1 year
Combine: 6030 210 4.42 16 35 1002 7.19 4.33
A veteran with size to play outside. Golden struggled in that role. Did not play in a game.
Rashad Ross 3rd year in the NFL 20 games
Practice Squad 12/24/2016
NFL Stats: 9 rec 192 yards 0 td
College: Arizona State 26 games 55/864/7 rec 28/779/1 KOR
Pro Day 5110 179 4.36 12 35" 907 4.37 7.19
Andrew Turzilli 2nd year in the NFL 3 games
Practice Squad 12/19/2016
NFL Stats: 2/25 rec
College: Rutgers 8 games 10/347/4 rec Kansas 23 games 27/491/2 rec
Pro Day: 6041 190 4.52 12 6.96 4.34
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