Zack Follett News

Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evening, we'll update the practice/injury chart leading up to Sunday's game.

The Lions will sign tight end Dan Gronkowski from their practice squad Monday when they put Brandon Pettigrew on the injured reserve list, s league source said.

The Lions' special teams have shown improvement lately. In Sunday's 38-37 victory over Cleveland, the Lions shut down dangerous Browns returner Joshua Cribbs.

Brandon Pettigrew had one of his best games for the Lions last week, with 6 catches for 72 yards and a touchdown.

The Detroit Lions have listed three players as out for Sunday's game against Cleveland: guard Stephen Peterman , safety Kalvin Pearson and linebacker Ernie Sims .

Detroit Lions wide receiver Derrick Williams returned to practice today after sitting out Wednesday with a hip injury, but linebacker Zack Follett was not participating in the portion of practice open to reporters.

Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham liked what he saw from rookie linebacker DeAndre Levy in practice Wednesday.

At some point in the 2009 NFL season, the Detroit Lions needed to find a time to exhale.

Detroit running back Maurice Morris tries to break away from St. Louis' Oshiomogho Atogwe.

It's tough to glean any positives from the Detroit Lions' 17-10 loss to the St. Louis Rams.

Every Lions fan knows the Lions had the opportunity to take a big step forward yesterday.

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.

The Lions and linebacker Larry Foote have not discussed a contract extension. They're 1-5, and it's early yet.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is practicing for the second straight day today - a good sign, considering he had swelling and could not practice after he tested his injured right knee the last time.

The Lions will practice for the next two days, then take the weekend off for the bye week.

The Miami Dolphins signed rookie offensive tackle Lydon Murtha, right, off the Detroit Lions practice squad.

Lions special teams coordinator Stan Kwan makes no excuses for his units' performance Sunday at Chicago.

No Fantasy Teams Found 49 Zack Follett, LB Height/Weight: 6-2/232 Birthdate: 07/03/1987 Birthplace: Clovis, CA, USA Team: Detroit College: California NFL Experience: Rookie Owned/Started%: 0/0 Latest News Lions make roster moves : The Lions signed linebacker Zach Follett from their practice squad, released linebacker Darnell Bing and put wide ...

When Jim Schwartz announced the final 53-man roster after the final preseason game, he cautioned that nothing was set it in stone.

The Lions signed linebacker Zack Follett off the practice squad to make an impact on special teams, and that's exactly what he intends to make Sunday against Pittsburgh -- an impact.