The Facts: The Lions told James he will be released, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Diehards Line: James signed a four-year deal with the Lions in free agency in 2019 -- and then Detroit drafted T.J. Hockenson in the first round that same year. Moving on from James could save between $3.571 million and $5 million, depending how his release is designated, according to Roster Management System. He will account for $2.858 million in dead money this year. In his two seasons in Detroit, James played in 32 games and had only 30 catches for 271 yards and two touchdowns.