After four disappointing seasons, time in Detroit has come to an end, which means another young tight end is hitting free agency. On Wednesday, and , Ky Bowman Jersey the released Ebron, which will , according to the Dave Birkett. Schefter reported that the Lions tried to trade Ebron before dumping him, but they were unable to find a team willing to give up something for a player who never caught on in Detroit. If you're wondering about the timing of the release, it's because as Pro Football Talk noted. Ebron, taken 10th Jason Richardson Jersey overall in 2014 out of North Carolina, never developed into the multi-dimensional tight end the Lions thought he'd become. He averaged roughly 47 receptions, 518 yards and three touchdowns per season with his best year coming in 2016, when he totaled 61 catches and 711 yards. According to Pro Football Focus, Ebron racked up 25 drops over the past four seasons.To make matters worse, the Lions drafted Ebron right before a whole host of top-tier NFL players went off the board, a group that includes and -- arguably Stephen Curry Jersey the two best players at their position groups. As our Will Brinson so perfectly put it, "OOOOOOH NOOOOOO." Lets all agree to just not mention the players who were taken directly after Eric Ebron in the 2014 NFL Draf OOOOOOH NOOOOOO. Will Brinson (@WillBrinson) But Ebron, despite his struggles, will likely have suitors. already while So Ebron is joining a group of free agents that doesn Jordan Poole Jersey 't include any proven talents. The best remaining tight end might be , who has never pieced together a season that measures up to Ebron's level of production. For all of his faults, Ebron will still be only 25 when next season begins. And Pro Football Focus graded him as their 13th best tight end in 2017 (tied with Burton). The Mychal Mulder Jersey point being, someone will take a chance on him with the idea that they'll be the one to finally unleash his full potential.