Cliff Avril News Archives

The proceedings of Sunday afternoon were rather difficult to digest. Sort of like when there are too many peas in the goulash.

A couple of weeks ago, after the loss at Chicago, Lions coach Jim Schwartz called it 'one of the worst second halves of football I've ever been associated with.' Now he has one of the worst first halves ever to add to his scrapbook, too.

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- It was only one word, but it might have been the best word Detroit Lions fans could hear after Detroit was ripped 26-0 by the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on Sunday.

Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril, who has been slowed by a hamstring pull for a couple weeks, should see a lot of action Sunday against the Green Bay Packers.

This Sunday, the Detroit Lions will suit up to play the Green Bay Packers on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field.

Linebacker Larry Foote, above, has been a big presence for the Lions, on the field, but may be even more important to the team, off it, according to second-year defensive end Cliff Avril.

What safety Troy Polamalu wants and what coach Mike Tomlin decides regarding Polamalu's playing status are probably two different things.

Lost in Sunday's loss to Chicago was the return of Lions defensive end Cliff Avril, who saw limited action after missing two games with a hamstring injury.

Lions defensive end Cliff Avril, whose "Life of a Lion" journal entries chronicled his rookie season last year, has returned as a Free Press correspondent.

Three games into his pro career, Lions safety Louis Delmas has already earned an award.

Running back Kevin Smith and rookie defensive tackle Sammie Hill did not practice today.

Copeland Bryan started the game at right defensive end in place of injured Dewayne White , but as expected, Cliff Avril and Julian Peterson , beginning with the Bears' second possession of the game, shared the snaps at end opposite Jason Hunter .

Running back Kevin Smith is active today against the Bears. He had said he would play, though coach Jim Schwartz had called him a game-time decision because of a shoulder injury.

Detroit Lions starting running back Kevin Smith is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears after suffering a shoulder injury in last week's win over Washington.

He is no longer the Lions' coach. He is now the Bears' assistant head coach and defensive line coach.

Allen Park -- Rookie defensive tackle Sammie Hill is out -- at least for now, it appears -- and veteran Chuck Darby is back, for as long as the Lions will have him.