Report: Trey Flowers Will Be Released

Trey Flowers will not suit up again for the Detroit Lions.

The Lions have reportedly informed the veteran defensive end that he will be released on the first day of the new league year, according to Lions beat writer Dave Birkett.

“Yeah, you know Trey, you’re talking about the ultimate glue guy, ultimate leader,” Detroit general manager Brad Holmes said. “He’s what we’re all about, in terms of grit and being just a football player. So, it was unfortunate what he had to deal with, but again, those discussions are going to be forward down the road.”

The 28-year-old would have carried a salary-cap hit of $23.2 million for the 2022 season and $23.6 million for 2023.

Since signing with the Lions in 2019, Flowers has struggled to consistently remain available.

He only appeared in 14 games the past two seasons.

New defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn attempted to have Flowers play more outside linebacker during his first season in Motown, but Flowers ended the 2021 season on injured reserve.

Austin Bryant and Julian Okwara were called upon to fill in when Flowers was absent.

Flowers' contract was worth $90 million, and included $56 million in guaranteed money.

The Lions will save at least 10 million in cap space after moving on from the former member of the New England Patriots .

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