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The Lions have cut receiver Corey Fuller, who was a sixth-round pick in that celebrated class from 2013.

(Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions surprised a lot of people by activating Corey Fuller to the 53-man roster. But just two weeks later, he's gone.

The Lions announced Tuesday that they've waived the fourth-year receiver. He never appeared in a game this year.

Fuller was a sixth-round pick in Detroit's celebrated 2013 draft class, but was one of the lone selections that didn't pan out. Coaches often raved about his ability to take the top off a defense because of his plus-plus speed, but he was never able to put it all together.

His best season was in 2014, when he caught 14 passes for 212 yards, including a game-winning touchdown against New Orleans. But he faded out of the rotation last year, then began this season on the physically unable to perform list because of a foot injury.

Fuller was activated to the 53-man roster earlier this month, which was surprising given Detroit's preference to roll with Andre Roberts as the lone backup receiver this year. But two weeks later, without so much as playing him in a game, Detroit elected to move on.

The club has not announced a corresponding move, which leaves a roster spot open. They practice once more this week on Wednesday, then face the Minnesota Vikings on Thanksgiving at Ford Field.