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Detroit Lions News and Rumors

Jets add former Lions backup QB Stanton

Rich Cimini, ESPN.com

The Jets have signed Lions backup Drew Stanton for one year and $1.25 million.

Evan Silva, profootballtalk.com

Free agent offensive tackle Marcus McNeill spent Friday at Lions headquarters. He spoke to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press just after the meeting. “I can tell you that Detroit made a very good impression on me just off the bat,” said McNeill, …

Anthony Kuehn, lionsgab.com

Per Anwar Richardson on Twitter, Jacob Lacey has listed the Lions as “front runners.” No new news on the Stephen Tulloch front, his contract demands are believed to be in the $6 million a year range for five or six years.  For a 27 year old key defen…

Art Thompson, lionsgab.com

Since the Lions have invested heavily in their Calvin Johnson stock, it’s time to diversify that portfolio.  As much as the Lions defense faltered down the stretch, priority one in free agency has to be addressing the offensive line.  Now that Eric Wi…

Chris McCosky , detnews.com

Here we are, three days into free agency, and not only is there no word about a deal for Backus, the Lions are taking visits from other free-agent offensive lineman. What gives?

Chris McCosky , detnews.com

Coleman, who is entering his ninth season, was a starter for the Jets (2004-06) and Falcons (2008-09) before signing with the Lions. Bryant is expected to take a spot on the 80-man training camp roster.