The Detroit Lions have begun cut-down day by swinging a trade. No, not for Khalil Mack.
ALLEN PARK — The Detroit Lions have begun cut-down day by swinging a trade. No, not for Khalil Mack.
The Lions have dealt offensive tackle Corey Robinson to the Carolina Panthers. They will receive an undisclosed draft pick in return, replenishing their draft war chest after giving up a third-rounder in the trade up for Da’Shawn Hand this year.
Robinson, acquired in the seventh round of the 2015 draft, was the final pick of the Martin Mayhew era. Four seasons later, that draft class has just two players left: Running back Ameer Abdullah (second round) and defensive back Quandre Diggs (sixth round).
Laken Tomlinson (first round), Alex Carter (third), Gabe Wright (fourth), Michael Burton (fifth) and now Robinson are all out.
Robinson showed some promise over the years, but his development was curbed by a series of injuries. He played in 23 games the last three years, and started eight. He had been competing for one of the reserve jobs behind Taylor Decker and Rick Wagner in camp. With his exit, Brian Mihalik and rookie Tyrell Crosby become the leaders there.
The Lions now have 72 players on their roster. They have to be at 53 by 4 p.m.
