Detroit Lions : 5 Players Who May Not Be Back In 2016

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Dec 27, 2015; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Joique Bell (35) stiff arms San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) as a flag is thrown for offensive holding during the fourth quarter at Ford Field. Lions win 32-17. Mandatory Credit: Raj Mehta-USA TODAY Sports /

With the hire of new GM Bob Quinn, the Detroit Lions have ushered in a new era. Only time will tell if Quinn is the right man for the job. Until then, it is safe to say that he will use every resource available to improve.

“One of my main roles with the Patriots was to find that next player, and I feel like we are going to have to do that here with the Lions,” Quinn said during his introductory press conference. It’s clear that nobody is safe from being replaced. Quinn will attempt to undo the bad Martin Mayhew contracts of the past, to the best of his ability.

We take a look at who could be some of this year’s cap casualties, as well as players who may be cut due to performance.

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