Detroit WR Az-Zahir Hakim Released

[skins81]

Lions release Az-Zahir Hakim, Marion

Associated Press

ALLEN PARK, Mich. - The Detroit Lions released receiver Az-Zahir Hakim and free safety Brock Marion, and signed defensive tackle Brandon Kennedy to a one-year deal Monday.

Hakim became expendable when the Lions drafted Mike Williams and signed Kevin Johnson last week. Marion probably will be replaced by third-year pro Terrence Holt.

Hakim signed as a free agent in Detroit before the 2002 season, but did not produce the way the Lions hoped he would after watching him excel for St. Louis. He had 31 receptions for 533 yards and three touchdowns, missing four games because of injury.

Hakim has 265 receptions for 3,555 yards and 26 TDs during his seven-year career.

Marion signed with the Lions last year and started all 16 games, making 88 tackles and three interceptions. Marion has made 31 interceptions during his 12-year career, previously playing in Miami and Dallas.

Kennedy will provide depth if he makes the team after being cut by Denver late in training camp last year.

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One receiver too many.
Of course we have no need for him.

EDIT- tried to fix the link, just posted the text instead

[General Failure]

Incredible depth, I say!


.... get hakim.

[skins81]

I meant one too many receivers on the lions, of couse.

But, seriously, where does he fit in here?

Jacobs,Moss, Patten, Thrash, McCants, Gardner, A. Brown.

ASking the obvious, who do you get rid of?
And if it's Gardner, do you really like the "upgrade"?
I say stay away. I'd rather keep Gardner.

[Justice Hog]

Shhh. Don't tell anyone I said this...but I agree with skins81 here. I'd rather keep Gardner than go after Hakim.