One day after Detroit traded the tight end to New England on Thursday in exchange for a conditional seventh-round pick in 2020, the pact has been voided.
Roberts was reverted to the Lions’ roster and was waived, the group confirmed.
Roberts battled with injuries in Detroit, which triggered his effect during his two seasons. The 2017 fourth-round select compiled just 100 receiving yards a year.
While the trade did not fully materialize, Roberts might wind up linking the tight end-needy Patriots via the waiver wire at no cost to their potential draft picks.

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