Lions, Patriots call off Michael Roberts trade

Jun 14 2019 by Yardbarker: New England Patriots

Michael Roberts isn’t going to the Patriots, after all. On Friday, the Lions announced that Roberts reverted back to the team’s roster, “per trade conditions.” Subsequently, the Lions waived the tight end. Earlier this week, the Lions agreed to ship Roberts to the Patriots in exchange for a conditional 7th-round pick in 2020. For one reason or another, the trade effectively fell through. Roberts has yet to break through at the pro level, but he has flashed some ability over the...
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