Detroit Lions Part Ways with Two Players, Sign OL Bobby Hart

The Detroit Lions announced a series of roster moves ahead of their first preseason game against the New York Giants. 

Wide receiver Tom Kennedy, who has become a favorite among supporters, was waived with an injury settlement. 

Long-snapper Jake McQuaide, who was in competition with Scott Daly, apparently did not showcase enough to warrant the competition continuing during camp. 

"Obviously, I love having McQuaide here. I mean this guy’s a high caliber player, played in the Pro-Bowl, been a great snapper his whole career," said special teams coordinator Dave Fipp last week. "He’s been a guy who I’ve watched on film just in terms of protection and being an example when I was in Philadelphia with (long-snapper) Rick Lovato, being an example of how to protect on punt. He’s obviously coming off a tricep injury and so he’s been working through that. He’s been healthy since he’s been here, but anyways, we’re obviously thrilled to have him. He’s just a total pro and I have a ton of respect for him. And the competition is going great. Both of these guys are at a high level right now, so we’re excited about it.”