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Trading WR Calvin Johnson would net Lions bevy of good talent
The Lions are facing their own Curtis Granderson moment. If it wasn't apparent before, it should be clear now after the Bailout in Baltimore.
Miami Dolphins waive Matt Roth
Matt Roth's season started out cloaked in mystery and now the same can be said about the end of his Miami Dolphins tenure.
The Detroit Lions Defense Remains Historically Bad
Detroit Lions: "While their 19-game losing streak tends to hog the spotlight, the Detroit Lions have managed to accomplish an even more remarkable feat.
No extravaganza, but Lions remain active / Update
Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Detroit apparently isn't planning to announce any of its roster moves Sunday, but here are a few thoughts on some of what's been reported and confirmed to this point: Update: As it turns out, the Lions did confirm some of their moves Sunday, including the O'Connell trade.
Lions release AlamaFrancis, 2 others
Lions release Alama-Francis, 2 others Eds: APNewsNow. ALLEN PARK, Mich. The Detroit Lions have released defensive end Ikaika Alama-Francis and two others, and added seven players to their practice squad.
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Lions release Ikaika Alama-Francis, Adam Jennings and Cletis Gordon
The Detroit Lions are still wheeling and dealing. The team has claimed two players on waivers today -- Marcus McCauley and Yamon Figurs -- and there could be one or two more coming.
Posted by ESPN.com's Kevin Seifert Check here for a full list of Detroit's roster moves.
Pro football: Kees still fighting for spot with Lions
By next week, Ryan Kees will probably know his NFL fate. The former St. Cloud State All-American defensive end is heading into the third preseason game of the year with the Detroit Lions tonight against the Indianapolis Colts.
Avril shows versatility for Lions
That's because Wednesday, he played on the right side. And tomorrow? Who knows. "Every other day I'm on a different side.
Avril shows versatility for Lions
That's because Wednesday, he played on the right side. And tomorrow? Who knows. "Every other day I'm on a different side.
Lions rookie, small-towner Sammie Hill hits big time
The blaring music provided a raucous symphony, like rolling thunder across the plain.
Missed tackles, penalties are still a concern for Lions' Jim Schwartz
Two indicators of a poor football team are missed tackles and penalties because they reveal a weakness in overall talent.
Observations from Day 6 of Lions camp
The Detroit Lions put on full pads for the second time in camp this morning, and they popped pretty good.
Dan Miller on WZAM: Lions lose locker room 'leader' in Jared DeVries
Lions play-by-play announcer Dan Miller says the Lions lost a lot more than a starter after veteran defensive end Jared DeVries suffered a season-ending injury to his Achilles' tendon Monday.
Shaun Smith signs one-year deal with Lions
The Detroit Lions moved quickly today to replace Jared DeVries, who was lost for the season with a ruptured Achilles' tendon injury.
Sammie Hill is rising in Lions' plans
At 6-foot-4 and 330 pounds, soft-spoken Sammie Hill is hard to miss, even if he is hard to hear.
Five questions for Lions as training camp begins
The only guarantee for the Detroit Lions, coming off an 0-16 season, is that uncertainty looms everywhere on the horizon.
Louis Delmas to Snap Detroit Lions' Decade of Second-Round Busts?
Sure i admit it i didn't think niether of these guys were going to be that sucessfull but i thought the lions should have at least took a look at em.
Chuck Darby provides some insurance for Lions' defensive line issues
One of the forgotten men on the defensive line is eight-year veteran Chuck Darby, who many thought might be released earlier in the off-season when the team made its purge of many former Tampa Two players.
Lions coach Schwartz praises rookie Louis Delmas
Coach Jim Schwartz cautioned that he doesn't want to get ahead of things and there is still a long way to go.
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