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On Saturday, offensive tackle Xavier Proctor posted his a farewell to Detroit Lions fans on Twitter, indicating that he has parted ways with the organization ahead of the 53-man roster deadline.
Met some great people, made some life long friends. It's been real DET thanks for the opportunity. Just the first stop on a long journey.
— Xavier Proctor (@xproctor90) September 5, 2015
Xavier Proctor played most of his football career as a defensive tackle, but in the two years he spent on the Lions' practice squad, he was groomed into an offensive lineman. He never fully developed into the prospect Detroit was hoping for, but fortunately, he is still an eligible candidate for the practice squad.
Continue to follow our roster tracker as the Lions close in on their final 53-man roster.