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October 4, 2014
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...
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.
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.
Lions' Eric Ebron knows he 'overhyped' rookie season
Last season didn't go as planned for Lions rookie tight end Eric Ebron, but he vows to alter perceptions in 2015. Should we expect big things from Ebron in Year 2?
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Pittsburgh dubs Feb. 'Dick LeBeau Month'
Pittsburgh is honoring a former Steelers defensive coordinator by dubbing February ''Dick LeBeau Month.'' The 77-year-old coach resigned last month and was honored at Tuesday's meeting of the Pittsburgh City Council. He was surrounded by friends, relatives and several former players, including Brett Keisel and James Harrison. He spent 56 years in the NFL, including 14 as a defensive back for th...
6 Cuts That Could Create Cap Space for Lions
The final whistle of the Super Bowl signals the official kickoff of speculation season in the NFL . The Detroit Lions are itching to build on a solid 2014 but need to find some more cap space to do so...
Should Detroit Franchise Tag Suh or Fairley?
The Detroit Lions have a big decision to make this offseason in terms of whether to franchise tag Ndamukong Suh or Nick Fairley...
Lions' Bargain Guide to Offseason
The Detroit Lions enter this offseason with a budget in mind and Super Bowl in their sights. There are a few big names that general manager Martin Mayhew will target, but the true ...
Ndamukong Suh, Detroit Lions close to new contract?
It no longer appears that Ndamukong Suh and the Lions are headed for a divorce. Team president Tom Lewand expressed optimism Sunday that a new deal can be worked out in the coming weeks.
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Report: Lions May Part Ways with Calvin to Retain Suh
The Detroit Lions will reportedly make retaining defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh a top priority this season, and they may be willing to part with another top star in order to make it happen...
Megatron wants to keep Ndamukong Suh in Detroit
Calvin Johnson wants to ensure Ndamukong Suh stays in Detroit and will do his part to pitch the Lions to the defensive tackle. But how will the money issues work out?
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Why Lions Must Retain Ndamukong Suh
It isn't about what the Detroit Lions want when it comes to re-signing Ndamukong Suh . It's about need. And they absolutely, unequivocally have to bring back arguably the game's most destructive defensive tackle...
Silverdome (host of Super Bowl XVI) has seen better days
The former home of the Detroit Lions and site of the San Francisco 49ers' first title is in utter disarray.
Potential Options with 23rd Pick in 2015 NFL Draft
The Detroit Lions hold the 23rd overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft. That's a lot later than the team typically selects in the first round; Detroit has picked in the top 10 in 10 of the last 13 years...
Keeping Suh in Detroit Tops Lions' Priority List
The spring of Suh is nearly upon us. Five days after Super Bowl XLIX , or late next week, the rookie contract of Detroit Lions All-Pro defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh will void...
Lions Mid-Round Draft Targets Who Could Start
If the Detroit Lions are going to take the next step toward consistently contending, general manager Martin Mayhew must get better contributions from the middle rounds of the 2015 NFL draft than last year's offerings...
5 Mistakes Lions Can't Afford to Make This Offseason
There is a lot riding on this offseason for the Detroit Lions . The brain trust of general manager Martin Mayhew , head coach Jim Caldwell and team president Tom Lewand (pictured ...
Joe Lombardi: "Added layers of complexity" in coaching Calvin Johnson
One of the things that offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi learned during his first season with the Lions is that getting the ball to Calvin Johnson isn't as easy as just telling him to run down the field and throwing the ball in his direction. Lombardi learned that the way he could use Johnson was impacted...
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Falcons' Ryan throws deciding TD in Pro Bowl win
Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan threw the deciding touchdown pass to Jimmy Graham late in the fourth quarter as Team Irvin edged Team Carter 32-28 in the NFL Pro Bowl. The 45th edition of the all-star event on Sunday featured teams picked by Hall of Fame receivers Cris Carter and Michael Irvin. Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford took most of the snaps for Team Irvin, throwing for 316 yards and tw...
