Detroit Lions News and Rumors
Cracking the code on Calvin Johnson’s dealMike Florio, profootballtalk.com On Wednesday, the Lions extended the contract of receiver Calvin Johnson. Initially reported as a seven-year, $132 million deal, this characterization overlooked the reality that: (1) it’s an eight-year deal; and (2) Johnson already was due to earn … |
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Erik Coleman returns to Lions on one-year pactMar 15, 2012
Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports that the Lions have agreed to terms with safety Erik Coleman on a one-year contract. Coleman, 30 in May, lost a training camp battle against Amari Spievey to be Detroit’s starting strong safety last year. … |
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Lions to host O.J. Atogwe, special teamer Tim ShawMar 15, 2012
Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com reports that the club has scheduled visits with free agent safety O.J. Atogwe and free agent linebacker Tim Shaw for next week. Atogwe was released in a cap-savings move earlier this week after a disappointing season wi… |
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Lions' new Nike-designed uniforms revealed April 3Mar 15, 2012
Nike has raised its profile in football uniform design in recent seasons with its radical Pro Combat line. The company designed Michigan State's uniform for the Spartans' game against Michigan in 2011. |
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Lions Free Agency Update – UpdatedMar 15, 2012
Anthony Kuehn, lionsgab.com Now that the big money has come close to drying up, the Lions will wade out into the free agent waters. After a quiet couple of days (other than CJ’s extension) there are a number of rumors and reports of player visits. Players the Lions are intereste… |
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Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com With Shaun Hill and Drew Stanton receiving interest from the Rams and Jets, respectively, the Lions are currently without a backup quarterback for Matthew Stafford. Free agent David Garrard could be an option. Garrard’s agent told MLive.com’s Anwar Ri… |
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Lions aren't assuming return of Jeff BackusMar 15, 2012
The Detroit Lions' decision to bring free agent left tackle Marcus McNeill for a visit reminds us that, if nothing else, the return of veteran Jeff Backus is not a foregone conclusion. So does the fact that Ohio State offensive tackle Mike Adams is taki… |
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Signing free agents Lions' next taskMar 15, 2012
Chris McCosky , detnews.com Now what? With Calvin Johnson's new eight-year deal secured, the Lions have another $9 million to work with as they try to sign their free agents and possibly a couple from other teams. |
