Grand Valley State wide receiver Eric Fowler was among four players waived today by the Detroit Lions as the team continues to creep toward the 53-man roster limit.
The local product was a fan favorite and drew praise from coaches for his sure hands and willing blocking. Fowler--out of practice squad eligibility--will earn tryouts elsewhere but is likely to be back in Allen Park next summer.
Also waived by the team today: DE Chima Ihekwoaba, LB Lee Campbell, and waive/injured TE Jake Nordin (Torn Labrum.)
According to Fox Sports Adam Caplan, the team is expected to place Nordin on IR when/if he clears waivers.
Ihekwoaba, a Canada native, is a practice squad candidate. League rules allow for a ninth player to be placed on the eight-man roster so long as his full-time residence is not in the United States.
However, Ihekwoaba was drafted in the second round of the CFL draft and may want to return home.
Campbell was a three-year starter for University of Minnesota and also has practice squad eligibility.
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