Dortch Cut Shock as Return Role Shifts | Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions stunned fans by cutting veteran receiver Greg Dortch, a surprise move given his strong connection to OC Drew Petzing and his proven punt return skills. Though expected to lock down the fourth receiver spot, Dortch lost out on return duties to veteran Tom Kennedy, who’s now emerging as a key contender for both receiver roles and special teams. With the roster finalizing at 53, this cut signals a competitive camp where performance trumps pedigree — and opens the door for others to rise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0c5631eccece555e