Lions claim Egnew

The Miami Dolphins recently cut ties with former 2012 third-round pick tight end Michael Egnew. After his position coach openly admitted that Egnew was a “receiving threat” tight end who couldn’t run his routes well, it came as no surprise that the Dolphins decided to part ways.  The Detroit Lions however, obviously saw something they liked-claiming Egnew off waivers on Tuesday.  The Lions will inherit Egnew’s remaining rookie deal with it’s two base salaries of $585,000 (2014) and $687,500 (2015).  Egnew will not have it easy in Detroit as he competes to make the roster with two former first round picks already on the team in tight end, Brandon Pettigrew and rookie tight end, Eric Ebron.  Over the past two regular seasons, Egnew has been

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