Abbrederis posted Friday on his personal Twitter account that he has retired from professional football.

Abbrederis was waived by the Lions on Tuesday.

Abbrederis (coach's decision) is inactive for Monday night's game against the Giants.

Abbrederis is inactive due to coach's decision for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Abbrederis made the roster as the No. 5 receiver, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Abbrederis caught three of three targets for 26 yards and a touchdown during Friday's preseason game against the Patriots.

Abbrederis caught two of three targets for 24 yards during Saturday's preseason game against the Jets.

Abbrederis, along with TJ Jones, appears to be well ahead of his competition from a route-running standpoint, Justin Rogers of The Detroit News reports.

Abbrederis will compete for the No. 3 spot on the depth chart this preseason, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

Abbrederis signed a reserve/future contract with the Lions on Monday, The Detroit News reports.