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Lewis was a part-time starter last season but wasn't going to be in the mix this year after the acquisition of veteran Julian Peterson from Seattle.

News and notes from today's Detroit Lions minicamp workout: --- Receiver Bryant Johnson suffered a right ankle sprain during the workout this morning, but head coach Jim Schwartz said it wasn't serious and hopes to have Johnson back soon.

In a recent blog about Daniel Bullocks MLiver rgtg111 wrote: "Assuming all those players are healthy I look for Delmas, Bullocks, Alexander, & Pearson to make the team if they keep 4. I also think it will be Bullocks & Delmas starting opening day.'' I'm not sure that's going to be the case and I can see a scenario where only two of those four make ...

The Detroit Lions added another former member of the Dallas Cowboys secondary in cornerback Tra Battle.

Football strategy at the NFL level is so complex that it has the ability to trump all other variables.

One of the few attractive free agents on the market is considering the Lions. Cornerback Roderick Hood, formerly of the Arizona Cardinals, was cut in April shortly after the team had signed Bryant McFadden... by Michael Schottey 35 reads Breaking News One of the few attractive free agents on the market is considering the Lions.

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To be fair, a team coming off a 0-16 season is unprecedented, as unprecedented as a NFL team going 0-16 in the first place... by Joshua Lobdell 40 reads To be fair, a team coming off a 0-16 season is unprecedented, as unprecedented as a NFL team going 0-16 in the first place.

With the latest acquisition of former University of Michigan standout and two time Super Bowl winner with the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Detroit Lions filled yet another need in what has been a fairly busy offseason for Mayhew and co.

And there go the veterans: The Lions cut cornerback Travis Fisher Thursday, a day after releasing tight end Michael Gaines.

For the third consecutive year, the Detroit Lions will have a different set of starting cornerbacks.

If the Bengals can generate run support for their pitchers, it's very possible they can end up back on top of the B South division.

Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher said today that two of his former players -- cornerback Eric King and offensive guard Daniel Loper -- could be starters with the Detroit Lions this season.

DANA POINT, Calif. - Lions coach Jim Schwartz discussed several areas of the roster Monday in a wide-ranging interview with Detroit reporters at the NFL owners' meetings.

Let's compare Jerry Angelo's drafting success with that of the worst teams and the best from 2002-2006. 2007 and 2008 are probably too soon to call, so I'm leaving them out.

Free-agent cornerback/returner Chris Carr left Lions headquarters Monday without a deal.

Keith Smith struggled under Rod Marinelli's Tampa Two scheme, but should get a fresh start with coach Jim Schwartz.

New Lions cornerback Eric King, who signed a two-year, $4 million deal with the Lions on Saturday, understands the situation in Detroit.

The Lions traded former starting quarterback Jon Kitna to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for veteran cornerback Anthony Henry on Saturday.

The Lions have informed cornerback Leigh Bodden they won't be bringing him back next season, his agent, Alvin Keels, said Wednesday.