Lawrence Jackson News

The Detroit Lions overhauled its defensive end position this offseason. They released veteran Kyle Vanden Bosch and allowed Cliff Avril and Lawrence Jackson to leave via free agency.

Tim Twentyman breaks down the competition battles at right cornerback, nickel cornerback, outside linebacker, backup defensive end and backup safety Later this month, the Lions will start "Phase Three" of the offseason training program, which is when they'll begin the first of 10 allotted OTA practices.

New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul had 4.5 sacks and 30 tackles as a rookie before turning into a Pro Bowler.

Ravens seventh-round WR Aaron Mellette has to make a big jump in competition, but they like his size and potential .

Ezekiel Ansah, the Detroit Lions' first-round draft pick stands with team president Tom Lewand, far left, general manager Martin Mayhew, left, and coach Jim Schwartz, right.

After losing its three top DE's this off-season, the team addressed those voids during the draft.

The Vikings made it official Monday, April 29, that they have signed former Detroit defensive end Lawrence Jackson and also announced the signing of former Lions defensive back Jacob Lacey, who had visited Minnesota earlier this month.

Nov 17, 2012; Columbia, SC, USA South Carolina Gamecocks defensive end Devin Taylor lines up against the Wofford Terriers at Williams Brice Stadium.

After taking DE Ziggy Ansah fifth-overall, Tim Twentyman breaks down the possibilities for the Lions in the second and third rounds They're also in a good spot to trade down and add picks if there's a run on quarterbacks Geno Smith, Matt Barkley or Ryan Nassib later today.

On the same day the Lions drafted defensive end Ziggy Ansah with the No. 5 overall pick, free-agent defensive end Lawrence Jackson confirmed he agreed to a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings.

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Vikings and defensive end Lawrence Jackson have agreed to a one-year contract.

Jan 26, 2013; Mobile, AL, USA; Senior Bowl south squad defensive lineman Ezekial Ansah of Brigham Young tackles Senior Bowl north squad wide receiver Denard Robinson of Michigan during the first half of the Senior Bowl at Ladd-Peebles Stadium.