The Redskins released Flowers on Saturday, per the NFL transactions page.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers sustained an Achilles strain in Washington's third preseason contest Aug. 22, but he was able to recover in time for their preseason finale. The 27-year-old originally signed with the Redskins in late December, but now he'll have to find another opportunity elsewhere.

Flowers has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's preseason game against the Falcons due to an Achilles strain.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers was in the process of competing for a depth role at linebacker, though this injury certainly won't help his chances of making the 53-man roster. It's unclear if he'll be ready to play in the final week of the preseason against Baltimore.

Flowers signed with the Redskins on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers was cut by the Lions in October and has finally found his way to an active roster. He'll likely work in a special teams role again since he's behind both Ryan Kerrigan and Pernell McPhee on the defensive depth chart.

Flowers was cut by the Lions on Wednesday, Field Yates of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers was the victim of Detroit looking to add depth to its ailing secondary. Flowers has yet to make any tangible impact this season, but the 26-year-old did record two starts and 32 tackles for the Patriots last season.

Flowers signed a contract with the Lions, Michael Rothstein of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers was recently let go by New England and now reunites with his former defensive coordinator in Matt Patricia, the current head coach of the Lions. Flowers initially checks in as a depth option at defensive end with the potential to see his role expand as the season unfolds.

Flowers was released by the Patriots on Saturday, Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers release comes as a bit of a surprise after he logged 490 snaps on defense and special teams combined a year ago, logging 32 tackles, including 3.5 sacks. He'll look to catch on with another club in 2018 as a depth linebacker.

Flowers will return to the Patriots on a one-year deal worth up to $2.55 million, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers didn't see many defensive snaps early in the year for New England, but was a key player down the stretch of the season. Over the last two games of the year, the former Cincinnati Bengal accumulated 14 combined tackles and 3.5 sacks, then added four tackles and a sack in the Patriots' first playoff matchup against Tennessee. That window opened up due to a calf injury suffered by starter Kyle Van Noy, who should resume his regular role in 2018. Flowers appears likely to return to his role as a depth option, though he'll get plenty of work on special teams as well.

Flowers (illness) is officially active for Saturday night's divisional round game against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers was listed as questionable after sitting out Wednesday's practice with an undisclosed illness, but he was able to return as a limited participant Thursday. The 25-year-old should serve his usual rotational role at linebacker for the Patriots on Saturday.

Flowers (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers missed Wednesday's practice with an illness but returned Thursday in a limited capacity. If he isn't able to play, the Patriots may need James Harrison to take on an increased workload.

Flowers tallied 10 tackles (five solo) and 2.5 sacks in Sunday's 37-16 defeat of the Bills.

EDGE Analysis

Flowers took full advantage of Kyle Van Noy's absence, and the 25-year-old made more tackles in the contest than he'd amassed in any single season prior to 2017. The sacks were also the first of his career. He'll be a good bet for Week 17 against the Jets if Van Noy again misses out.