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Report: Former Eagles TE Brent Celek visiting the Lions

Report: Former Eagles TE Brent Celek visiting the Lions
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Abbie Parr
<p>PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 13: Brent Celek #87 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after Jake Elliott #4 kicked a 53 yard field goal against the Atlanta Falcons during the second quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)</p>
Report: Former Eagles TE Brent Celek visiting the Lions
Posted at 2:13 PM, Mar 15, 2018
and last updated 2018-03-15 14:13:25-04

A day after releasing tight end Eric Ebron, the Lions are hosting former Eagles tight end Brent Celek.

According to SiriusXM NFL Radio's Adam Caplan, the 11-year veteran is visiting Detroit. 

Philadelphia released Celek in a collection of moves to get under the salary cap. Former Eagles running back LaGarrette Blount is also reportedly visiting the Lions.

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