The Detroit Lions faced a setback with the release of running back Anthony Tyus, who was waived due to a non-football illness. Tyus, an undrafted rookie from Ohio University, had shown promise during rookie minicamp and OTAs with his aggressive running and receiving skills. His release comes as a disappointment to the Lions, who had hoped he would contribute to their practice squad depth. The nature of his illness has not been disclosed, leaving fans and analysts curious about his future.