Keshawn Martin: Cut by Detroit

Martin was released by the Lions on Monday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Heading into the Lions' preseason finale, it was clear that Martin was on the outside looking in for a roster spot, so Detroit decided to cut bait with him early in order to open up more snaps for potential practice squad candidates at receiver during the last week of training camp. After appearing in just one game with the 49ers in 2016 and not making much of an impact in his previous four NFL seasons with the Patriots and Texans, Martin may not generate much interest on the open market.