The Facts: In a surprise move, one of the most productive receiving backs in the NFL has been released. The Lions announced today that they cut Riddick.
Diehards Line:It’s unclear why the Lions are cutting Riddick, who is the only running back in the NFL with at least 300 receiving yards in each of the last five seasons. HC Matt Patricia, who made the announcement, declined to say why they cut Riddick, other than to indicate that it’s nothing specific that Riddick did wrong. “We have all the respect in the world for what he’s done,” Patricia said. ... Kerryon Johnson and C.J. Anderson are the top two backs on the Lions depth chart.