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Detroit Lions Free Agency: Just Say No 3

By Mike Payton

Sep 7, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) fights for extra yards after a catch against Atlanta Falcons free safety Dwight Lowery (20) in the second half of their game at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 37-34 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 7, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; New Orleans Saints wide receiver Marques Colston (12) fights for extra yards after a catch against Atlanta Falcons free safety Dwight Lowery (20) in the second half of their game at the Georgia Dome. The Falcons won 37-34 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Hakeem Nicks

Jan 3, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) attempts to catch the ball during the fourth quarter but falls incomplete at MetLife Stadium. The Eagles won 35-30. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
Jan 3, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Hakeem Nicks (88) attempts to catch the ball during the fourth quarter but falls incomplete at MetLife Stadium. The Eagles won 35-30. Mandatory Credit: Jim O /

It wasn’t long ago that Nicks to the Lions was one of the bigger trade deadline rumors. Of course at the time, Nicks was still a decent receiver worth having and Nate Burleson was risking it all for pizza.

Now Nicks is a guy that had seven receptions for 54 yards in 2015. Which is a shame because Nicks is still relatively young at 28. But the truth is that outside Nicks first three years in the league, he’s been a steadily declining player that’s dealt with injuries and has had trouble finding a team to play for. After signing with the Titans last summer, he was cut before the season started. If the Titans don’t want him, there’s no reason the Lions should.

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