ALLEN PARK, Mich. - Running back Reggie Bush has been released by the Detroit Lions, according to Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com.
Bush has two years remaining on a 4 year, $16 million deal signed before the 2013 season, was scheduled to make $3.25 million in 2015 and $3.75 million in 2016, and the Lions will save $1.7 million by releasing the 9 year veteran from USC.
"You've got to look at the contribution versus how much you're playing the player," general manager Martin Mayhew said in a team release. "It's what they give you versus what you pay them. That's a process we spend a lot of time on. He's just one of the players we look at."
Bush in 2013 became the first Lions tailback to gain over 1,000 years since 2004, though could muster only 550 yards last season after suffering a series of ankle injuries.
Mayhew noted the emergence of Theo Riddick, in his second season with the club, which likely made the decision to release Bush easier.
"When you have a guy like Theo Riddick, who can make a difference in the passing game, that brings value to your team," Mayhew said.
Bush has 1,266 rushes for 5,465 yards in his career for 35 touchdowns with the Lions, Dolphins, and Saints.
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