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TE Casey FitzSimmons will join RB Kevin Smith on injured reserve today, and the Lions have made at least two moves to replace them.

With an opening on the practice squad after last week's promotion of linebacker J. D. Folsom, the Miami Dolphins have signed rookie running back Tristan Davis to fill the vacancy.

Cornerback Phillip Buchanon was one of the Lions' big off-season acquisitions. He signed a reported $8.5-million, two-year deal in March and was expected to beef up a depleted secondary.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz said today quarterback Matthew Stafford and wide receiver Calvin Johnson will be 'game-time decisions' Sunday against St.

Monday is Election Day in the Lions locker room. And the incumbent is busy reminding his constituents that D-Day isn't far off, either.

Detroit Lions cornerback Phillip Buchanon and guard Stephen Peterman are both listed as questionable for Sunday's season-opener at New Orleans.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, Detroit now knows who will be taking the field against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday.

Matt Stafford has won the Detroit Lions' starting quarterback job. Lions coach Jim Schwartz told his team Monday morning that the No.

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.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell foresees an uncapped 2010 season as the league and the players' union negotiate a new collective bargaining agreement.

The Lions have announced they have cut defensive end Ikaika Alama-Francis, cornerback Cletis Gordon and receiver Adam Jennings.

Buffalo -- The final results are in. Now it's up to the Lions' front office and coaching staff to cast their ballots.

Defensive linemen Chuck Darby and Shaun Smith, as well as wide receiver John Standeford, were among the players released when the Detroit Lions trimmed their roster to 53 players on Saturday.

Don't expect the 53 players making today's final roster to be the 53 who make the trip to New Orleans next Sunday for the Lions' season opener against the Saints.

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