The Lions released Ausberry (finger) on Tuesday, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Ausberry received an injury settlement after suffering a broken finger in training camp. The ailment will likely prevent him from latching on with another team until later in the season.

Ausberry landed on IR due to a broken finger, Adam Caplan of ESPN reports.

Ausberry was brought into Detroit to compete for a fringe TE job, but instead, he'll spend the season recovering on injured reserve. As a result, Joseph Fauria's path to a spot on the Lions' 53-man roster has been made easier.

Ausberry was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with an undisclosed injury, the Lions' official website reports.

Ausberry missed a good chunk of last season with a foot injury, but the Lions were hoping he could push Joseph Fauria for the No. 3 tight end spot. Even if he'd stayed healthy, Ausberry was unlikely to make the final roster.

Ausberry signed with the Lions on Wednesday, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Ausberry spent last season with the Raiders but only saw action in six games and ultimately ended the year on the IR with a foot injury. Now with Detroit, the 27 year old should have a hard time getting snaps this season with the already established trio of Brandon Pettigrew, Eric Ebron, and Joseph Fauria ahead of Ausberry on the depth chart.

Ausberry (foot) has been placed on IR by the Raiders, Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

With Ausberry -- who was limited to two receptions for 14 yards in six games this season -- out for the season, Mychal Rivera and Brian Leonhardt will continue to serve as the Raiders' top two tight ends down the stretch.

Ausberry (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Chiefs.

Little has been reported in terms of Ausberry's progress in the weeks since he suffered the foot injury, but he's been unable to return to practice in any capacity. Thus, it would seem his chances of returning in Week 13 are slim, and although the team hasn't suggested as much, a move to IR could still be on the table.

Ausberry (foot) did not participate in Tuesday's practice.

Ausberry has already missed three straight contest due to the foot ailment, and doesn't appear to be any closer to a return. Unless he's able to make a surprise appearance on the practice field in advance of Thursday's game, Ausberry will likely be inactive once again, leaving Mychal Rivera as the Raiders' top tight end target.

Ausberry (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Further, Ausberry's availability for the next several games is in doubt, as he was once again unable to take the practice field at all during the week. Regardless, Mychal Rivera should continue to serve as the top option at the tight end position upon Ausberry's eventual return.

Ausberry (knee) did not practice Thursday, the Raiders' official site reports.

We'll revisit Ausberry's status Friday, but the tight end looks iffy, at best, for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

Ausberry (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Broncos, Vic Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The team still hasn't established a firm timetable for Ausberry's return, but he has been unable to practice in any capacity since suffering a foot injury in Week 7. He figures to return to a minimal role once healthy, with Mychal Rivera having carved out a significant role in the passing game.

Ausberry (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.

Ausberry did not practice all last week either, which eventually resulted in the tight end being ruled out for Week 9's contest. We'll monitor his status moving forward, but if Ausberry's condition doesn't improve, look for Mychal Rivera to once again serve as the top tight end option in the Oakland passing game.

Ausberry (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, the Raiders' official site reports.

With Ausberry still out, Mychal Rivera is in line to continue to see the bulk of the Raiders' TE targets in Week 9.

Ausberry (knee) did not practice Wednesday, the Raiders' official site reports.

More on Ausberry's status as the week progresses, but he looks iffy, at best, for Sunday's game against the Seahawks.

Ausberry (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Browns.

As expected, Ausberry will sit after hurting his foot in Week 7, an injury which interim coach Tony Sparano said "could be serious." The door is thus open for Mychal Rivera and perhaps Brian Leonhardt to play additional snaps in the weeks ahead.

Raiders interim coach Tony Sparano said Ausberry's foot injury could be serious, though time will paint a clearer picture, CSNBayArea.com reports.

An official diagnosis of the injury has not been provided, but it sounds like Ausberry, who sat all of last season with a shoulder issue, could be forced to miss significant time yet again. The 27-year-old has been a non-factor in the passing game this season, seeing just four targets through six games. His lost snaps figure to be inherited mostly by Mychal Rivera.

Ausberry (foot) did not practice Wednesday, the Raiders' official site reports.

Ausberry's status for Sunday's game against the Browns is thus cloudy, though with just two catches for 14 yards to his credit through six games, his availability is of more import to the Raiders' depth at tight end (behind Mychal Rivera) than it is to fantasy owners.

Ausberry caught two of four targets for 14 yards in last Sunday's loss to the Dolphins.

The fourth-year tight end didn't receive a single target in the team's first three games, and he didn't have the ball thrown his way Sunday until the fourth quarter, with the Raiders down 38-7. Mychal Rivera once again served as the team's top option at the position, and although Rivera has struggled to the tune of just 83 yards on 21 targets, it seems likely Ausberry will continue to play second fiddle.

Ausberry (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jets.

Despite the active status, Ausberry still needs to contend for targets with Mychal Rivera, who is the better pass-catcher of the two.

Ausberry (knee) is probable for Sunday's game against the Jets, the Raiders' official site reports

Ausberry should be out there Sunday against the Jets, but with fellow TE Mychal Rivera in the team's pass-catching mix as well, Ausberry's fantasy upside out of the gate looks modest.

Ausberry (knee) practiced fully Wednesday, the Raiders' official site reports.

Ausberry is thus trending in the right direction in advance of Sunday's game against the Jets. He remains listed atop the Raiders' TE depth chart, but Mychal Rivera is in the team's pass-catching mix as well, which caps Ausberry's fantasy upside out of the gate.