Detroit Lions WR Andre Roberts said he will be used as an outside receiver as well as a slot receiver during the preseason. He may also receive a chance to compete for the punt returner job.

Footballguys View: The Lions must not have been happy with some of the reserve WRs in place as they signed Roberts recently. He’s a speedy veteran who doesn’t have much fantasy value–even if he is involved as a return man. We see the Lions peppering WRs Golden Tate and Marvin Jones as much as possible. There’s talk about using TE Eric Ebron more as a receiver and RB Theo Riddick could catch 60 or so passes. That doesn’t leave a lot for Roberts (or any other receiver).