The Josh Reynolds saga in Denver has come to an untimely end. The Broncos released the former Lions starting wide receiver removed from their injured reserve list on Tuesday.
Reynolds has been out since Week 5 with a finger injury, although he was also the victim of a shooting while playing on Denver's IR The Broncos had to release Reynolds until Wednesday otherwise he would have finished the season on IR
The move to Denver didn't go well for Reynolds. He caught just 12 passes in five games before getting injured and then shooting.
The question is: Would Reynolds be welcome back in Detroit? He was a prominent receiver the last two seasons, starting in 29 games and catching 97 passes from former Rams teammate Jared Goff. The Lions effectively replaced Reynolds' role on offense with Tim Patrick, who ironically didn't join the Broncos because Denver had signed Reynolds.
However, Caliph Raymond is out with a foot injury that could extend into the postseason. Veteran Allen Robinson has just two catches in eight games. Reynolds' familiarity with Ben Johnson's complex offensive system could prove to be an advantage. Reynolds' health could also be a factor in a possible reunion with Detroit.
