The 49ers traded up to choose Garnett with the 28th overall choice in the 2016 first round. Although he was provided a starting job as a novice, he barely played and never started the next 2 years and was cut before the 2019 season. After spending last season out of football, the Lions picked him up in February, today theyve cut him as well.
The Lions likewise launched defensive back Michael Jackson, linebacker Christian Sam, defensive end Jonathan Wynn and pass receivers Travis Fulgham and Chris Lacy.
The 2015 Outland Trophy winner as the very best lineman in college football, Garnett might have simply lost his last possibility to make it in the NFL.
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Former 49ers first-round draft pick Josh Garnett was amongst the gamers launched for the Lions to get down to 80 players on the roster.
