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The Florida Tuskers found another NFL veteran this week to come in and help fill the void left by the injury to starting wide receiver Chas Gessner.

Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford closed the preseason much like he opened it: by showing plenty of promise but little finish.

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz named Matthew Stafford as the starter under center for the team's opener Sunday at New Orleans.

The Detroit Lions have set their roster with 53 players they hope can help them win a game for the first time since 2007.

Lions beat Bills in preseason finale Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium on September 3, 2009 in Orchard Park, New York.

Quarterbacks: Can rookie Matthew Stafford seize the starting job? Will veteran Daunte Culpepper want to show what he can do despite the cut on his foot? How much can newcomer Brooks Bollinger do after one practice? Cornerbacks: Keith Smith was released Wednesday, and starters Phillip Buchanon and Anthony Henry likely won't play.

DETROIT a ' What did we learn from the Lions' 18-17 exhibition victory Saturday over the Indianapolis Colts? A lot, and then again, not so much.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz says Daunte Culpepper will start Detroit's third preseason game and insists the quarterback competition with Matthew Stafford is still open.

Jim Schwartz rarely admits to being caught off-guard. But he was Saturday night, when two of his players scuffled in pregame warm-ups. Rookie tight end Carson Butler threw veteran defensive end Dewayne White to the turf as the two went at it during a team drill.

Allen Park Finally, after all these years and all those 4-yard completions on third-and-8, the Lions have what fans have dreamt about since donning their first pair of Honolulu Blue footie pajamas.

By most accounts, rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford was impressive in his first live NFL action during the Detroit Lions' 27-26 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

Rookie running back Aaron Brown already is a fan favorite. The preseason is a rookie's playground -- a time to shine.

As you'd expect, there were a few glitches for the Lions early in their preseason opener Saturday at Ford Field.

Matthew Stafford threw a touchdown, an interception and had some passes dropped in his debut with the Detroit Lions.

Allen Park -- There is no glamour surrounding the life of a practice squad player in the NFL.

Allen Park -- There is no glamour surrounding the life of a practice squad player in the NFL.

Allen Park -- There is no glamour surrounding the life of a practice squad player in the NFL.

Each one of the three quarterbacks on the roster was given three chances to throw the ball in the end zone from the six yard line on a 7-on-7 drill against the defense Tuesday.

There is no glamour surrounding the life of a practice squad player in the NFL. Practice squad guys go through all of the daily rigors and punishment associated with a full NFL season, without ever feeling the gratification of running out of the tunnel and onto the field to compete on Sunday.

Quick hits from Day 5 of Lions training camp: The Lions worked on punching the ball into the end zone through the air this morning.