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October 4, 2014
Lions re-sign Matt Prater to three-year, $9M extension
Ian Rapoport reported Friday that the Lions have re-signed kicker Matt Prater to a three-year contract extension worth $9 million. Good move for Detroit?
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Injured LB Tulloch: I'll be back with Lions
Linebacker Stephen Tulloch tweeted Thursday that he will be with the Lions this season.
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Instagram: Tulloch Confirms Lions Will Retain Him
Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch announced he will be back with the organization for another season to end any speculation about his status...
Stephen Tulloch says he'll be back in Detroit
Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch said recently that he was hopeful that he would remain with the Lions in 2015 despite his torn ACL in 2014 and a $5.8 million cap hit that some thought might be prohibitive. Tulloch has learned the answer to that question and it's the one he said he wanted. The nine-year veteran announced...
NFL Free Agency 2015: Rumors and Predicted Landing Spots for Top Targets
The Detroit Lions elected not to use the franchise tag on defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh , and thus the bidding will begin for the All-Pro when free agency begins March 10...
LOOK: Lions fans put up '$UH' billboards around Detroit
Some Lions fans put up "$UH" billboards around Detroit. BUT WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
$omebody in Detroit is $ort of up$et about Ndamukong $uh
The Lions decided not to hang onto Ndamukong Suh for one year, mostly since it would have cost them $26.9 million to use the franchise tag. And it appears someone in Detroit is pi$$ed off about it. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, several digital billboards have popped up alongside area highways in...
'$UH?' billboards aimed at DT up in Detroit
The Lions declined to use the franchise tag on star defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh on Monday and, soon after, a group of investors decided to act during what might be Suh's last week with the Lions, financing "$UH?" billboards around Detroit.
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Payday for Suh Top Priority on Free Agent Big Board
The Detroit Lions have some needs to address in free agency this offseason. Who should they target in free agency? What positions should they focus on? Do they need to keep Ndamukong ...
Ndamukong Suh's teammates hope he returns to Lions
When one player makes everyone's job easier, the desire to have him back increases. This is the case in Detroit right now with Ndamukong Suh's landing spot up in the air.
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Latest Buzz Surrounding NFL FAs
March 10 marks the beginning of the 2015 NFL year and serves as the start of free agency. All-Pro Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will garner the most attention on the open market and is likely to carry the biggest price tag...
How Should Lions Fill Their Biggest Holes?
The Detroit Lions —who usually dig themselves into holes—actually have very few positions to address this offseason. But for those they do, the critical question is determining if there is better value in free agency or the 2015 NFL draft...
OAK, CLE and IND Among Updated Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Ndamukong Suh
Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was not given the franchise tag by the Detroit Lions and is now set to become a free agent, according to Lions writer Tim Twentyman ...
Kendall Langford visiting the defensive tackle-less Lions today
The Lions have chosen to hold the door open to their free agent defensive tackles, and today, another is walking in. According to Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post Dispatch, former Rams defensive tackle Kendall Langford is visiting the Lions today. The Lions have chosen to not use the franchise tag on Ndamukong Suh...
Lions' website reports team won't franchise Suh
Ndamukong Suh can test the open market when free agency begins March 10 after the Lions decided not to use the franchise tag on the star defensive tackle, according to a report on the team's website. The Lions did not officially confirm the decision to let the deadline pass without franchising their 28-year-old All-Pro, but the report on the team's website said Detroit concluded that the franch...
PFT Live: Panthers/Ravens offseason to-do lists
Any team that wants to use the franchise tag has until Monday afternoon's deadline to do so and we'll take a look at where everything stands during Monday's edition of PFT Live. Chiefs linebacker Justin Houston has received the tag and the Lions won't be using it on defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, but there's still decisions...
Lions Won't Use Franchise Tag on Suh
The Detroit Lions may want to keep defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh , but the team isn't willing to pay $26.9 million to do so...
Suh set to be free agent as Lions forgo tag
The Detroit Lions have decided against using the franchise tag on defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
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Detroit Lions decide not to place franchise tag on Ndamukong Suh
In the end, the Detroit Lions just couldn't justify placing the franchise tag on defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
Lions don't use franchise tag on Ndamukong Suh: 3 things to know
Suh could command huge money on the open market.
Detroit Lions elect to not use franchise tag on Suh
The Detroit Lions announced Monday that they will not use their franchise tag on defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh.
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Lions' Tulloch 'way ahead of schedule' in rehab
Linebacker Stephen Tulloch says he's way ahead of schedule on his ACL rehab. Will he still be a member of the Lions when the season begins? The veteran hopes so, but knows the business.
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Lions' Blueprint for Winning Free Agency
For once, the Detroit Lions won't enter free agency with a large shopping list, but the lack of length doesn't mean the items will be easy to attain. The first priority on this list won't surprise anyone...
Tulloch 'way ahead of schedule' in ACL rehab
Stephen Tulloch may not know about his status with the Detroit Lions for 2015, but the rehabilitation of his torn left ACL is something he is not worried about.
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Could Lions Use Round 1 Draft Pick on Running Back to Replace Reggie Bush?
The Detroit Lions have parted ways with running back Reggie Bush, as ESPN reported . Who could replace Reggie Bush in Detroit? What type of running back are the Lions targeting? ...
Latest Lions Free Agency News, Rumors
The Detroit Lions enter free agency with one of those "good" problems—the team is already competitive...
Ready to ride the Theo Riddick hype train?
Detroit Lions running back Theo Riddick is already being touted as a breakout candidate after Wednesday's release of Reggie Bush. Should you believe the hype on the young runner?
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Broncos' Ultimate Free-Agency To-Do List
Teams around the league are beginning to prepare for free agency. That was evident on Wednesday as the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions both made big moves to free up spending money...
Lions release RB Bush
The Detroit Lions have released running back Reggie Bush. After joining the team as an unrestricted free agent from Miami in 2013, Bush played started 23 of 25 games and had 299 carries for 1,303 yards and six touchdowns. He also had 94 catches for 759 yards and three touchdowns. Last season, Bush finished with 76 carries for 297 yards and two touchdowns, and 40 catches for 253 yards.
Running back Reggie Bush released by Lions
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions released running back Reggie Bush on Wednesday, halfway through the four-year deal he signed as a free agent before the 2013 season. Bush started 23 games for the Lions. He rushed for 1,006 yards in 2013, but this past season he had only 76 carries for 297...
Cap savings: Lions part ways with RB Bush
Reggie Bush is no longer a member of the Detroit Lions.
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After release from Detroit Lions, what's next for Reggie Bush?
The Detroit Lions basically chose Theo Riddick over Reggie Bush on Wednesday.
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Lions release Reggie Bush
The Lions are moving on from tailback Reggie Bush. Detroit released Bush on Wednesday, Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com reported. PFT's Mike Florio has confirmed the Lions have parted ways with Bush, a 10th-year back from USC. The 29-year-old Bush was slated to make $3.25 million in 2015 and $3.75 million in 2016, per NFLPA figures....
Reggie Bush released by Detroit Lions
Less than two years since leading Detroit's offense with a career-high 1,512 yards from scrimmage, Reggie Bush is no longer a Lion. What's next for the versatile veteran tailback?
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Reggie Bush Released by the Lions
The Detroit Lions released veteran running back Reggie Bush on Wednesday, bringing an abrupt end to the dynamic playmaker's two-year stint with the team. The Lions confirmed Bush's release...
Gems the Lions Should Have Noticed at Combine
The Detroit Lions noticed all of the same people at the NFL Scouting Combine that you did. There's a cornerback from Connecticut who can jump farther than humanly possible and a couple of Spartans who like to get to Point A from Point B quickly...
Aussie rugby leaguer Hayne looks like Lion rusher
Australian Rugby League standout Jarryd Hayne could be taking his talents to the National Football League's Detroit Lions, with reports saying he will sign with the US club this week. From the NFL's website to the Mlive site for a Michigan regional newspaper group on Tuesday, reports said the 27-year-old Parramatta Eels playmaker will join the Lions as a running back and potentially a kick retu...
Lions Must Keep Suh, Draft Shutdown CB for Ultimate Defense
The Detroit Lions have some question marks on defense heading into the offseason. Do they need to keep Ndamukong Suh ? Who should they target in free agency and the draft? ...
Lions 7-Round Mock Draft Predictions
I have a confession. Until this very moment, I hadn't published a Detroit Lions mock draft, much less one that encompasses all seven rounds. Sure, there was an article outlining Detroit's round-by-round big board and others about potential targets.
Combine Studs Lions Must Have on Their Short List
Day 1 of the 2015 NFL combine's on-field drills is in the books and the Detroit Lions —like every other team—got their first up-close look at potential prospects for the upcoming draft...
Lions GM Mayhew 'not leaning any way' on tagging Suh
Lions GM Martin Mayhew didn't offer any clues at the combine as to whether the team will use the franchise tag on Ndamukong Suh. What does that mean for the star defensive tackle's future in Detroit?
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Lions Among Best Landing Spots for Reggie Bush
If the Detroit Lions decide to move on from Reggie Bush this offseason, plenty of teams will be interested in signing him...
Report: Lions, Fairley Have 'Very Positive' Meeting
The Detroit Lions enter the 2015 free-agency period with a major decision to make at defensive tackle. With Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley both scheduled to hit the open market ...
Lions GM: Retaining Suh 'priority No. 1' for Lions
Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew stated that getting a deal done with Ndamukong Suh is the team's top priority. Will both sides come to terms before the March 2 franchise tag window closes?
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Lions GM confident the team will re-sign DT Ndamukong Suh
Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew feels good about the Lions' chances of signing Suh to a new contract before he hits free agency.
Lions DC: Nick Fairley 'turned a corner' last season
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley hits free agency amid a bevy of questions. However, his defensive coordinator Teryl Austin believes Fairley has turned a corner and is past those problems.
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Lions DC Austin: No one thought we'd have great D
Teryl Austin piloted a strong Lions' defense in 2014. But Detroit's defensive coordinator felt that no one expected the Motor City's D to be as menacing as it turned out to be.
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Lions Must Draft T.J. Yeldon, Solidify OL
The Detroit Lions have some major stars on the offensive side of the ball, but they also have areas that need improvement...
National Football League roundup
(The Sports Xchange) - The Buffalo Bills have reached an "agreement in principle" with guard Richie Incognito, the team confirmed on Saturday. The controversial Incognito was out of the NFL last year after he served an eight-game suspension in 2013 for bullying former Miami Dolphins teammate Jonathan Martin. The veteran offensive lineman was cleared last summer to play again after a league inve...
Report: Reggie Bush implicated for spiking drinks by Darren Sharper codefendant
A codefendant in the Darren Sharper rape case said he saw Lions running back Reggie Bush spiking women's drinks in Las Vegas.
