Lions Release Travis Fisher

by Sean Yuille on Apr 30, 2009 6:01 PM EDT in Roster Comment 12 comments

One day after releasing tight end Michael Gaines, the Lions got rid of another starter from last season, cornerback Travis Fisher.

In a mildly surprising move, the Lions cut cornerback Travis Fisher on Thursday, a day after releasing tight end Michael Gaines, another of last year's starters as the 0-16 season unraveled. (And also a fellow Central Florida alum, but more on that in a second.)

Fisher no doubt was caught off-guard by the news. Just three weeks ago, he was talking as if he would be a starter in the fall. He actually was last season, initially ahead of Leigh Bodden and later in place of ineffective veteran Brian Kelly. And despite the additions of Philip Buchanon and Anthony Henry, he said it would be a "competitive situation."

Fisher most certainly won't be the last member of last year's team to get the boot. As the roster starts to take shape, we will probably see more players from last year's team get released because they aren't in the plans of Jim Schwartz and Martin Mayhew. That happens with every coaching transition, but add in the fact that there is a front office transition as well and it is a recipe for lots of new faces when the season begins later this year.

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had too many Defensive Backs on the roster, even for training camp. I’m actually glad they cut Fisher.

by James L on Apr 30, 2009 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I am a little surprised though...

He did play a little bit better last year…

by ZWC11 on Apr 30, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good riddance.

IMO, any defensive back who saw game time last year should be cut. Bring in Hood, coach Wiley up, and we may just be on our way to a decent secondary.

by AZ Yooper on Apr 30, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Travis fisher was garbage w the Rams and he only got worse with the Lions

by thePROD1GY on Apr 30, 2009 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Anyone remember Fisher getting burnt for like 60 yds on Matt Ryan first pro td pass...good ridance

by thePROD1GY on Apr 30, 2009 6:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Thank GOD

That is all.

by Nate D. on Apr 30, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This move will get the attention of last years defensive starters,

Do any of you fans have some camcorder tape you can send to Schwartz evidently the team tapes didn’t get all the angles, more starters shoild be axed.

by Runnin' Rebel on Apr 30, 2009 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe...

He could’ve been part of a package to Pitt for Larry Foote, though I’m sure he’s not good enough to make the Steelers team.

by LTownDown on Apr 30, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

More changes coming

I think over half of last years team is going to be cut. Chris Speilman got into the college hall of fame today. Good for him, i hated to see him go even when he was hurt he was an awesome leader of us. I enjoy him on Espn`s game coverage.

by lionsfan64 on Apr 30, 2009 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

About time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope that move happened to free cap space to aquire Hood if he would come here!!!! Whether we get Hood or not I’m happy Fish is gone. That guy sucked from the begining since he arrived here.

by Usmarine0341 on Apr 30, 2009 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good...

….to see that they’re cleaning house to some degree.

GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!

by Twon82 on May 1, 2009 1:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Excellent move

The only better move was getting rid of Bodden, who surprisingly was a total bust. Travis Fisher, M Gaines (nice fumble against the Colts) were no-shows for the entire season. Next to go: one of the 3 safeties on staff. Either Gerald Alexander or Daniel Bullocks given the drafting of Dumas.

by NYCLionsfan on May 1, 2009 9:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs