ALLEN PARK -- Detroit Lions receiver Titus Young Sr. has been sent home once again, and it appears the organization is ready to distance itself from the former second-round pick.

Young has been unable to stay out of trouble this season after a series of run-ins with members of the Lions organization. He was sent home for the second time this year after the Green Bay game on November 18th, but allowed back at practice last week.

However, Young's behavior did not change, and not only was he banned from the sidelines of Detroit's recent loss against the Indianapolis Colts, he may no longer be a part of the team.

"Titus will not part of our wide receiver mix (this Sunday)," Schwartz said. "He's not with the team right now. If I have any further updates, I'll let you guys know ... He's not going to practice. He's not with the team right now."

Schwartz said he will have a further update about Young's status in the upcoming days, which likely means the receiver has been sent home for the year, or Detroit has released him.

The coach was not ready to talk about Young's long-term status during his press conference on Monday.

"I certainly believe in second chances," Schwartz said. "There's no greater story in the NFL, or in professional sports, then redemption and people that overcome situations and things like that. I think we all hold out hope that guys can do that, but you need to make the most of the opportunities you have.

"When you have an issue, or something that occurs, and you do get a second chance, and you're welcomed back, you have to do everything to take advantage of that opportunity. I think in this case, that didn't happen."

Young was a disruptive force in Detroit's recent loss against the Green Bay Packers, intentionally lining up in the wrong position because he wanted the ball, and was sent home for his disruptive actions after that game. He was allowed to practice with the team last week, but his attitude never changed.

Last week, Young was seen by media members not going full speed during practice. Young spoke with reporters this past Friday, but was adversarial and did not answer any questions.

Prior to this season, Young and teammate Louis Delmas fought during one of Detroit's voluntary workouts in mid-May. Young eventually punched Delmas when his teammate was not looking.

Young, a second-round pick in 2011, has been problematic for the Lions, particularly since he had nine receptions for 100 yards and two touchdowns against the Seattle Seahawks on October 28. That performance eventually resulted in him being sent home for the second time after Detroit's loss against the Green Bay Packers.

"After that Seattle game the guy kind of ran up to me," Lions guard Rob Sims said. "I gave him an encouraging word before the game, telling him how my career went, how somebody got hurt and I had my chance and I never looked back. I explained that to him and he went out and played.

"After the game, for him to come and be like, 'Hey, I really appreciate that.' I was happy. I was proud. It's just hard.

When asked if Young 'flipped', Sims declined to get into details.

"Well, I mean, I'm going to leave that in the locker room," Sims said. "I believe that belongs in the locker room. It was just different."

in nearly six months, it appears the Lions are tired of Young's immaturity.

"I can't predict what the future is going to hold, but right now, he is not (on the team)," Schwartz said.