Lions cut Buchanon

On the eve of when NFL free agents can sign contracts, cornerback Phillip Buchanon learned he would be a free agent.

The Detroit Lions released Buchanon on Thursday, less than 12 hours before free agency began first thing at midnight.

Buchanon, 29 and a 1999 Lehigh Senior High School graduate, started in 11 games for the Lions last season and played in 13. He compiled 38 solo tackles, five assists and his first career NFL sack but did not have any interceptions.

Buchanon, an eight-year veteran, joins former Lions teammate and fellow cornerback Anthony Henry in free agency.

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