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Trey Flowers Reacts to Complaints: 'They On My Ass Bout This Money'

Trey Flowers takes to social media to respond to fans complaining he fleeced the Detroit Lions.
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Trey Flowers Reacts to Complaints: 'They On My Ass Bout This Money'
Trey Flowers Reacts to Complaints: 'They On My Ass Bout This Money'

Did veteran defensive end Trey Flowers fleece the Detroit Lions? 

Former Lions general manager Bob Quinn signed the talented defensive end to a lucrative five-year agreement, which was valued at $90 million and included $56 million in guaranteed monies. 

Since recording seven total sacks his first season in Motown, Flowers has secured only 3.5 sacks the past two seasons.

What was more disheartening was the amount of time missed due to various injuries, ranging from knee and shoulder injuries to a broken forearm.

Head coach Dan Campbell was asked at the NFL scouting combine about the potential of Flowers returning in 2022. 

"Look, I love Trey," Campbell said. "He's everything you're looking for from the intangibles, and he's had a heck of a career. I love everything that he stands for." 

Unfortunately, the front office felt the cost outweighed the potential return the team would gain if the 28-year-old returned this season. 

Fans have voiced their frustration online, even going so far as tagging the former Lions defensive lineman to voice their displeasure with his lack of productivity during his stint in Motown.

Flowers posted on social media, "Mane they on my ass about this money ... how about Yal choose a charity/foundation in Detroit community. And we gonna be a blessing! Let's fix Yal spirits cause Yal coming greasy about this money. Lol."

While Detroit is moving forward without Flowers, it will be no time before the defensive lineman lands back in the league. 

For fans of the Lions, his contract was another shining example of overpaying for a talent that did not end up living up to the vast investment made. 

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JOHN MAAKARON

John Maakaron has covered Detroit Sports since 2013. Brings a vast array of experience covering the Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions, Michigan Wolverines, Michigan State Spartans, Detroit Mercy Titans, and Oakland University Golden Grizzlies. John brings a wealth of sports broadcast experience. In 2013, John had the vision to establish the Detroit Sports Podcast Network. Has recorded over 3000 podcasts analyzing Detroit Sports. In 2019, Sports Illustrated Media Group, a historical sports media outlet, partnered with Detroit Sports Podcast to provide daily Lions content for their growing and expanding digital media outlet. Our Lions content can also be read in the newspaper at The Oakland  Passionate about Detroit Sports and it is reflected in his coverage of the local teams!

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