Abbrederis posted Friday on his personal Twitter account that he has retired from professional football.

EDGE Analysis

A fifth-round pick of the Packers in 2014, Abbrederis suited up for 22 regular-season contests with Green Bay and Detroit across his four years in the NFL, finishing his career with 13 receptions for 163 yards and no touchdowns. Abbrederis' most significant action came during the Packers' 2015 postseason run, when a slew of injuries to other wideouts vaulted him up the depth chart and allowed him to pick up 16 targets over two playoff outings.

Abbrederis was waived by the Lions on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Abbrederis beat out Jace Billingsley at the end of the preseason for the fifth and final spot on the Lions depth chart, but it's Billingsley who the team decided to bring back this week. The third-year pro Abbrederis played a reserve role on the Lions' offense for the majority of the season, recording three receptions for 44 yards in seven contests. He'll now look to catch on with another roster or practice squad in need of some wideout depth.

Abbrederis (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Abbrederis is the No. 5 receiver on the depth chart and is unlikely to be active on game days unless he's needed as a return man on special teams.

Abbrederis is inactive due to coach's decision for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Abbrederis is a healthy scratch for Week 1, likely as a result of his status at the bottom of the team's depth chart at wide receiver and returner.

Abbrederis made the roster as the No. 5 receiver, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

Abbrederis officially beat out fan-favorite Jace Billingsley for the final spot at receiver. However, his biggest contributions will likely come on special teams since Abbrederis will likely need injuries to both Golden Tate and TJ Jones in order to see consistent snaps at slot receiver.

Abbrederis caught his only target but lost a fumble after gaining 16 yards in Thursday's preseason finale against the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

With Golden Tate, Marvin Jones, Kenny Golladay and TJ Jones all seeming to be locks for the final roster, Abbrederis entered Thursday's game in a competition with Jace Billingsley for a potential No. 5 gig. Abbrederis certainly didn't impress, but Billingsley clearly didn't either, as the latter caught only two passes for two yards while muffing both a kickoff and a punt before game's end. Only time will tell who, if either, makes the cut.

Abbrederis caught three of three targets for 26 yards and a touchdown during Friday's preseason game against the Patriots.

EDGE Analysis

Abbrederis did well to find the end zone Friday, as the battle for the No. 4 and potential No. 5 receiver jobs is coming down to the wire. However, Jace Billingsley seemed slightly more impressive and also flashed on special teams -- an area Abbrederis didn't. The Wisconsin product will have one final opportunity to impress when Detroit heads to Buffalo for the preseason finale Thursday.

Abbrederis caught two of three targets for 24 yards during Saturday's preseason game against the Jets.

EDGE Analysis

Abbrederis played on 41 of 66 offensive snaps Saturday -- which is 20 percent more than the next closest receiver -- so it appears Lions management is taking a long look at the Wisconsin product as they look to solidify the bottom of the depth chart. With Golden Tate, Marvin Jones, Kenny Golladay and TJ Jones all looking like locks to make the final roster, Abbrederis is essentially competing with Jace Billingsley and Keshawn Martin for a potential No. 5 receiver job.

Abbrederis, along with TJ Jones, appears to be well ahead of his competition from a route-running standpoint, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Behind starters Golden Tate and Marvin Jones, just Kenny Golladay -- a 2017 third-round pick -- is a lock to make the Lions' final roster come September. Only one or two more receivers are expected to join them and the pair of fourth-year receivers in Abbrederis and Jones appear to be the frontrunners for those jobs. Jace Billingsley is in the mix as well, as are Keshawn Martin and Ryan Spadola, but the latter pair would likely only make the roster for what they could provide on special teams. Things may change when the pads come on in training camp, but Abbrederis (6-foot-1, 195 pounds) is just as tall and nearly as heavy as anyone he's competing with so his slender size shouldn't be too much of an issue.

Abbrederis will compete for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart this preseason, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After being released by the Packers due to his injury history, Abbrederis signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions in January. Having played slot in Green Bay, the third-year wideout seems like a natural fit for the No. 3 spot behind Marvin Jones and Golden Tate in Detroit. However, he'll have to fend off competition from TJ Jones, Jace Billingsley and rookie Kenny Golladay.