Dortch released?

Here’s a list of WRs 4-6 on each NFL team and what they produced in 2025 ranked by total catches:

  • Arizona Cardinals: Greg Dortch (25) • Zach Pascal (8) • Chris Moore (5)
  • Atlanta Falcons: Ray-Ray McCloud III (26) • Rondale Moore (13) • Casey Washington (4)
  • Baltimore Ravens: Nelson Agholor (19) • Tylan Wallace (8) • Deonte Harty (3)
  • Buffalo Bills: Curtis Samuel (24) • Mack Hollins (11) • Marquez Valdes-Scantling (5)
  • Carolina Panthers: Jonathan Mingo (23) • David Moore (12) • Jalen Coker (7)
  • Chicago Bears: Tyler Scott (16) • Velus Jones Jr. (6) • Collin Johnson (3)
  • Cincinnati Bengals: Trenton Irwin (15) • Jermaine Burton (11) • Charlie Jones (4)
  • Cleveland Browns: Cedric Tillman (22) • Jamari Thrash (7) • Michael Woods II (3)
  • Dallas Cowboys: Jalen Tolbert (27) • KaVontae Turpin (18) • Jalen Brooks (8)
  • Denver Broncos: Marvin Mims Jr. (22) • Troy Franklin (14) • Lil’Jordan Humphrey (9)
  • Detroit Lions: Kalif Raymond (22) • Tre’Quan Smith (7) • Donovan Peoples-Jones (4)
  • Green Bay Packers: Bo Melton (18) • Malik Heath (10) • Grant DuBose (2)
  • Houston Texans: Robert Woods (23) • John Metchie III (15) • Xavier Hutchinson (8)
  • Indianapolis Colts: Alec Pierce (28) • Ashton Dulin (9) • Anthony Gould (4)
  • Jacksonville Jaguars: Devin Duvernay (13) • Parker Washington (11) • Tim Jones (3)
  • Kansas City Chiefs: Justin Watson (26) • Mecole Hardman (15) • Skyy Moore (4)
  • Las Vegas Raiders: Michael Gallup (17) • Jalen Guyton (8) • DJ Turner (5)
  • Los Angeles Chargers: Derius Davis (15) • Brenden Rice (6) • Simi Fehoko (3)
  • Los Angeles Rams: Tutu Atwell (28) • Jordan Whittington (16) • Tyler Johnson (11)
  • Miami Dolphins: Odell Beckham Jr. (16) • Malik Washington (12) • Braxton Berrios (4)
  • Minnesota Vikings: Brandon Powell (21) • Jalen Nailor (14) • Trent Sherfield (6)
  • New Patriots: Kendrick Bourne (21) • Tyquan Thornton (9) • Kayshon Boutte (6)
  • New Orleans Saints: Cedrick Wilson Jr. (18) • Bub Means (9) • Mason Tipton (5)
  • New York Giants: Allen Robinson II (14) • Isaiah Hodgins (7) • Bryce Ford-Wheaton (2)
  • New York Jets: Xavier Gipson (14) • Malachi Corley (10) • Irv Charles (2)
  • Philadelphia Eagles: Parris Campbell (12) • Johnny Wilson (5) • Ainias Smith (2)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers: Van Jefferson (18) • Roman Wilson (11) • Quez Watkins (4)
  • San Francisco 49ers: Ricky Pearsall (24) • Chris Conley (9) • Ronnie Bell (5)
  • Seattle Seahawks: Jake Bobo (19) • Laviska Shenault Jr. (11) • Dareke Young (4)
  • Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Sterling Shepard (19) • Trey Palmer (14) • Kameron Johnson (6)
  • Tennessee Titans: Treylon Burks (14) • Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (12) • Jha’Quan Jackson (5)
  • Washington Commanders: Olamide Zaccheaus (19) • Luke McCaffrey (16) • Jamison Crowder (5)

Really, it would be cool to just have a #4 who can put up like 20 catches. Kennedy is capable of that with enough opportunities. Someone could emerge as well, we’ll see.

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Thanks for this.

I didn’t realize WR4 leaguewide was only about 20-22 catches on average. Makes sense why they would cut Dortch if he’s not a great blocker as that would be the majority of what he’s asked to do, aside from special teams.

I guess we had to pass the Dortch.

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I remember hanging out with friends and Maryjane and watching that during university. My god, what year is it? Where am I? What the hell happened!?

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I’m not sure where those stats came from….

but I think they have the wrong year.

Peoples-Jones and Tre’Quan Smith have been out of the league for a few years now… and Smith didn’t actually record a catch as a Lion.

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OBJ (Dolphins) and A-Rob (Steelers) also were out of the league in 2025.

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Teslaa was #4 last season and caught 16 balls, 5th was Tom Kennedy was 4 catches…

2024 - Kalif with 17 catches, 5th was Allen Robinson with 3…

These numbers are inconsequential… Gimme a guy who’s going to block and play special teams.

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I don’t think his 6 TDs on those 16 catches were inconsequential.

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Teslaa was slowly integrated as our primary X receiver and by the last half of the season was out-snapping Kalif.

Chris Farley died in 1997. Good comedy lives forever. I had a small black and white TV in my bedroom when I was a kid that my grandparents gave me. I only got like NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox, PBS and CBC. The only 2 things I watched on CBC were Hockey Night in Canada and Kids in the Hall.

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Which is why he’s now the #3… The fact that he caught 6 as the #4 is absurd and no one is expecting that from the 4th WR on the roster. Kalif had 0-1-2-1 as a #3/4 receiver for the Lions over 4 years, all while they boasted a top 5 offense. Tay Martin is just fine for less than 20 receptions and a TD or two… Not to mention he’s a hell of a ST player

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What??

No Wok with Yan?

How on earth did you learn to make a decent stir fry?

https://www.cbc.ca/arts/commotion/why-wok-with-yan-still-has-a-place-in-millennials-hearts-1.7287281

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I’ve never seen this show but have been making a lot of stir fry lately and am going to educate myself! Thanks for posting!

CBC had some great stuff

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I just grabbed whatever I came up on youtube, and I don’t know why that channel is all pork recipes, but if you dig you can find loads of variety. He cooked the same way authentic Chinese restaurants do.

But also look up Uncle Roger on youtube. He’s great too.

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I am familiar with uncle Roger but I definitely need to watch more of his stuff, thanks for the recommendation!

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Those are certainly not 2025 numbers…I mean just the fact that you typed all that out and didn’t notice so many players incorrect means you don’t follow other teams in the NFL.

These are also not all these teams number 4-6. This is just where each player ranked 4-6 n catches on the team. These numbers could have guys who started as 4-6 but outperformed 1-3 due to injury or other reasons.

Really weird attempt at disproving how weak our depth is. Actually, this literally proves my point on how weak our depth is at WR. How many catches did our current 4-6 have last year? According to this list…it would rank dead last. Again weird…

I already conceded the importance of 4-6 is probably minimal. So what exactly was the point of this list? Feels like it just reiterates why I made a fuss in the first place.

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That’s pretty good for a rookie #4 who has now been promoted #3… How many can you name that are better?

Look at the rosters of the other 32 teams. How many can you claim are better than the Lions when you look at WR’s 4-6 or better yet 4-7?

If you’re being honest. It’s not many at all.

He’s young and can back-up both WR and TE. That’s what makes him a quality depth guy. He’s a very sure handed player too. Blocking needs some work though.

Most teams do not have experience in their depth pieces. Let alone two veteran depth pieces who have been in the league sometime. Not to mention plus ST and PS guys.

You say it’s the weakest and Dan is saying it’s the deapest he’s ever coached. Think about that a minute. Is it possible you’re not seeing the truth here?

Take a step back. Look at the Lions offensive weapons across the board. RB, TE, WR and ST. Compare them to the rest of the league. Then rank them by age, production as a unit, and ST contributions.

If you’re being honest you should have the Lions near the top of the league overall.

This is the Lions strength not their weakness.

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I just wanna say for the record that Johnnie Morton caught 3 passes as a rookie….but I believe he was behind both Aubrey Matthews and Anthony Carter on the depth chart. He played in 14 games and started none…but next thing you know he’s #3 a full season later and we know the rest

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That’s my point Richard.

I think JD9 expects a proven probowler at every depth position or he ranks that depth guy as weak and garbage.

CBS sports has the Lions WR group Ranked 4th best overall.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-wide-receiver-room-rankings-2026/

But that’s just WR.

While sports illustrated has the Lions ranked 1st overall in skill positions.

So Dan feels it’s the deapest group he’s ever coached.

CBS sports puts them in the top 4 in the league. I think most ALL rankings have them near the top of the league.

While just about every ranking has the Lions either first or in the top 3 overall in skill position. players.

JD9 looks at the group and calls it incredibly weak.

My feelings are that it’s pretty hard to get much better than what the Lions have.

You have to have youth, you have to have developmental players, you have to have good ST guys who can also be backups.

Not every player can be a 5 year veteran with 3 probowl appearances.

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