We noted earlier Tuesday that the Detroit Lions released place-kicker Havard Rugland. As it turns out, Rugland was the highest-profile name involved in the Lions' push to a 75-man roster.
The three other players released Tuesday were: receiver Terrence Austin, cornerback DeQuan Menzie, tight end Cameron Morrah and tight end Matt Veldman.
Each NFL team must reduce its roster to 53 players by Saturday at 6 p.m. ET. Here is a numerical look at the Lions' roster by position, based on how they are listed on the team's web site:
Centers: 2
Cornerbacks: 7
Defensive ends: 5
Defensive tackles: 8
Fullbacks: 1
Guards: 6
Place-kicker: 1
Linebackers: 9
Long-snapper: 1
Punters: 2
Quarterbacks: 3
Running backs: 6
Safeties: 7
Tackles: 5
Tight ends: 4
Wide receivers: 8
