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Lions waive rookie DB ahead of Week 14 matchup with the Packers

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The Detroit Lions have waived rookie safety Loren Strickland ahead of the team’s Week 14 matchup with the Green Bay Packers.

Strickland made the Lions roster as an undrafted rookie but has played sparingly over the last few weeks and exclusively on special teams. The recent additions of linebackers Jamal Adams and Ezekiel Turner and the anticipated need to add more impactful help on the injury-riddled Detroit defense necessitated waiving Strickland.

Should he clear waivers, expect Strickland back on Detroit’s practice squad. His physical presence as a safety and on punt and kick coverage units has some real value and long-term developmental potential for the Lions.

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