Lions Release Jesse James
4 years agoThe Detroit Lions released tight end Jesse James on Thursday, according to a source. James was two years into a four-year, $22.6 million deal and had just 30 receptions for 271 yards and two scores in his 32 games for the Lions in 2019 and 2020. His contract was one of the worst handed out by ex-general manager Bob Quinn, as James was given top-20 tight end money at the time and was targeted just 49 times in his two seasons with the team. The move will give the team $2.1 million in savings against the 2021 salary cap with a dead-money hit of $4 million. T.J. Hockenson is the Lions primary pass-catching tight end, making the Pro Bowl in his second season with 67 catches, 723 yards and six touchdowns. Hunter Bryant will be the primary backup and can create mismatches because of his athletic abilities.
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter
Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter