Well, that was fast. After signing defensive end Robert Ayers on Monday, the Lions announced on Tuesday that he has been released. 
Ayers, 33 on Sept. 6, was expected to help the Lions as a pass rush specialist. While he posted only two sacks a season ago, he managed 28 pressures (a better indication of production) and graded as Pro Football Focus‘ No. 10 edge defender. Ayers’ experience in both 3-4 and 4-3 schemes made him a logical fit for defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni, but something went awry in Detroit.
Ayers has played in only ten games in each of the past two seasons for the Bucs, so his health may have been an issue.
“Thanks for coming.” ~Lions Management, probably
You have to be delusional to think a 33 yr old player is going to be quick enough help your pass rush. The trend among OCs is to design pass schemes where the QB can release in about 2.5 seconds or less.
Robert Ayers walks into the practice field,
Ayers: hey coach I’m here in the best shape of my life ready to work.
Pasqualoni turns to the GM: Ayers? I thought you signed Gene Atkins?
Equipment Boy to Ayers: I’m here to get all your equipment back.
Ayers walking to parking lot: that’s my car you’re towing!
Robert Ayers walks into the practice field,
Ayers: hey coach I’m here in the best shape of my life ready to work.
Pasqualoni: We have good news and bad news for you today Robert.
Ayers: Let’s here it.
Pasqualoni: The good news is we think you still have the speed to beat offensive linemen.
Ayers: That’s great…what is the bad news?
Pasqualoni: All those offensive linemen play for us.
That was funny……..