Lions cutting Vanden Bosch as housecleaning continues

Mike Garafolo, USA TODAY Sports | USATODAY

The Detroit Lions have begun the process of dumping salary. And Kyle Vanden Bosch will be among the next to go.

The 34-year-old defensive end has been informed he'll be released, according to a person informed of the impending roster move. The person, who spoke to USA TODAY Sports on condition of anonymity because the move was not official. The person was unsure when the move will be completed.

Vanden Bosch's release won't be a stunner. He has three seasons remaining on his current contract but only because he restructured last season. His base salary for 2013 is slated to be $5 million. He has two more years at $8 million in base salary.

Vanden Bosch had 16 sacks in the past three seasons with the Lions after following head coach Jim Schwartz from the Tennessee Titans.

On Monday, the Lions cut wide receiver Titus Young, who was a distraction for the team last season. The Detroit Free Press has reported guard Stephen Peterman will be cut today.

The Lions will try to find a way to re-sign their other starting defensive end, Cliff Avril, who is headed for free agency next month and is expected to receive a sizable contract.