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Detroit Lions Wire (Page 7)

Comprehensive News Feed for Detroit Lions.

Results 121 - 140 of 2,936 in Detroit Lions

  1. Weekend mailbagRead the original story

    Saturday Jun 27 | ESPN.com - NFC North - Blog

    The NFC North was a pretty busy place last week, especially considering we were in the final full week of June.

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  2. Silverdome may be headed for Auction BlockRead the original story

    Saturday Jun 27 | WWMT-TV Kalamazoo

    ... Manager Fred Leeb says that's where the Pontiac Silverdome might be headed next. He says attempts to sell the Detroit Lions' former home have not been successful, and he's prepared to hand it over to an auctioneer if it will speed up the sale of the ...

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  3. Report: Lions trade Gerald Alexander to Jaguars for Dennis NorthcuttRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Jun 27 | Booth Newspapers

    ... after catching a touchdown against the Buccaneers during a preseason football game August 23, 2008. The Detroit Lions have agreed to trade third-year safety Gerald Alexander to the Jacksonville Jaguars for veteran wide receiver Dennis Northcutt, ...

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  4. Lions coach Jim Schwartz attempted to watch Game 7 of Red Wings-Ducks series in anonymity...in vainRead the original story

    Saturday Jun 27 | Red Wings Snapshots - MLive.com

    The Detroit News's Terry Foster spends this morning's column gushing about new Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz, and in doing so, he reveals a somewhat interesting Red Wings-related story: June 27, Detroit News : Schwartz has gone to charity events set up by the Lions.

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  5. Read CommentsRead the original story

    Saturday Jun 27 | Detroit Free Press

    The Lions have agreed to trade safety Gerald Alexander to Jacksonville for wide receiver Dennis Northcutt, a person familiar with the situation said today.

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Stuart Schweigert, Gerald Alexander, Daniel Bullocks, Calvin Johnson, NFL Players, Kalvin Pearson

  6. Minicamp invite woos ex-Lions season-ticket holdersRead the original story

    Saturday Jun 27 | Detroit Free Press

    The Lions' first-round picks teamed up for a highlight-reel play Wednesday afternoon at minicamp.

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  7. Oakland briefsRead the original story

    Saturday Jun 27 | The Detroit News

    ... said the Pontiac Silverdome may be headed for the auction block after many failed attempts to sell the Detroit Lions' former home, according to the Associated Press. The city spends about $1.5 million annually to maintain the structure. The Lions ...

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  8. Lions coach shows his young players the city's spirit, character

    Saturday Jun 27 | The Detroit News

    Lions coach Jim Schwartz didn't want television cameras around. He simply wanted to do his civic duty and move on.

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Dominic Raiola, NFL Players, Larry Foote

  9. Lions extend Raiola contractRead the original story

    Friday Jun 26 | Canada.com

    The Detroit Lions signed centre Dominic Raiola to a four-year contract extension Thursday, putting the six-foot-one, 295-pound starter under contract through the 2013 season.

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  10. Another veteran lands in DetroitRead the original story

    Friday Jun 26 | ESPN

    Detroit had to do something about the glut of safeties it was carrying on its roster.

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Gerald Alexander, NFL Players, Stuart Schweigert, Daniel Bullocks, Calvin Johnson, Kalvin Pearson

  11. Jags deal Northcutt to LionsRead the original story

    Friday Jun 26 | St. Augustine Record

    The Jaguars agreed to a trade Friday that will send receiver Dennis Northcutt to Detroit for Lions safety Gerald Alexander, according to Jerome Stanley, the agent for both players.

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    Related Topix: Sports, Jacksonville Jaguars, NFL Football, Jerry Porter, Dennis Northcutt, Reggie Williams, NFL Players, Matt Jones

  12. The Onion wilts in latest jab at Detroit LionsRead the original story

    Sunday Jun 21 | Booth Newspapers

    I know it's en vogue to make fun of the Detroit Lions, but The Onion should really take a glance in the mirror.

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  13. Lions coach Jim Schwartz keeps players on edge with no depth chartRead the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Jun 20 | Ann Arbor News

    Get better every day. That's the message Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz will deliver to his players during the three-day minicamp this week at the team's Allen Park practice facility.

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    Related Topix: Sports, NFL Football, Gosder Cherilus, Keith Smith, Dewayne White, Cliff Avril, NFL Players, Kalvin Pearson

  14. Could return of Detroit talent turn...Read the original story w/Photo

    Saturday Jun 20 | ABC12.com

    Pity or pride? What convinced former Wolverines Larry Foote and Jon Jansen to make the move from the winning traditions of the Steelers and Redskins to the, well, losing tradition of the Honolulu blue? Foote and Jansen were released from their respective squads for salary cap purposes this offseason.

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  15. Solomon: Norris personifies NFL workhorseRead the original story

    Friday Jun 19 | Houston Chronicle

    ... San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis, linebacker Parys Haralson and defensive back Dashon Goldson, and Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith are among the NFL players helping out this weekend. The camp, with about 125 kids, many of whom had ...

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  16. Als' prospect no bolt out of the BlueRead the original story

    Friday Jun 19 | Canada.com

    ... But for Adams, he has been there, done that. He was drafted in the seventh round (220th overall) by the Detroit Lions in 2003, only to be waived that September. Two days later, he was signed by the Buccaneers and put on the club's practice roster. ...

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  17. Sterling Heights resident is 'Manliest Man' in MichiganRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Jun 19 | Advisor & Source Newspapers

    Robert Mickey of Sterling Heights accepts his championship belt from Jared DeVries of the Detroit Lions after winning the Combos Manliest Man in Michigan contest, hosted at Snookers in Utica on June 10.

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  18. Detroit Lions Fans, It's Time to Move on from MillenRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Jun 19 | BleacherReport

    ... is something that needs to be said. Matt Millen, for all his shortcomings, for all the damage he did to the Detroit Lions franchise, for all of his stubborn press conferences and personnel decisions, still deserves a pass. You heard me right. I ...

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  19. Martin Mayhew: 'We've made some improvement ... but we're still not where we need'Read the original story w/Photo

    Friday Jun 19 | Booth Newspapers

    General manager Martin Mayhew thinks the Detroit Lions are an improved team thanks, in part, to the work of president Tom Lewand and head coach Jim Schwartz.

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  20. Lions' backup safety Kalvin Pearson wore down in starting role last seasonRead the original story w/Photo

    Friday Jun 19 | Flint Township/Swartz Creek Advance

    ... play can bolster safety Kalvin Pearson's shot of making the Lions' roster. Perhaps the best way to describe Detroit Lions backup safety Kalvin Pearson is to compare him to Ramon Santiago of the Tigers. They're both effective when used in the right ...

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