Lions released CB Nathan Vasher. Signed last September, Vasher performed better than expected for the Lions, notching 19 tackles and an interception in 14 appearances at nickel back. However, he became expendable after Alphonso Smith's broken foot healed up in time for the regular season.

According to the Detroit Free-Press' Carlos Monarrez, "it would be hard to argue the Lions aren't excited about (CB Nathan Vasher)." MLive.com's Tom Kowalski speculated earlier this month that Vasher's roster spot isn't guaranteed, so there's some dissension over how high the Lions are on their 29-year-old corner, who started five games in 2010 after signing in September. He'll be looking to be named Detroit's primary nickel back this summer.

CB Nathan Vasher isn't guaranteed a spot in Detroit's 2011 secondary. Vasher is currently set to be the Lions' primary nickel back, but they have not ruled out bringing in some competition via free agency. Competent in the same role last season, Vasher has a decent shot at cracking Detroit's 53-man roster this summer.