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Money, playing time forcing Samuel out in Philadelphia?

31 March 2012

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With over $9 million due to cornerback Asante Samuel this year and over $11 million next year, the Eagles are unlikely to pay that money out, especially with their tight cap space number this off-season. Having Samuel’s position locked down pretty well with Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie on one side and Nnamdi Asomugha on the other also hasn’t helped [...]

Lions lock up Calvin Johnson with massive seven year extension

14 March 2012

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Wed @ 9:58 am CST — ESPN has the numbers on Johnson’s new deal… $132 million with $60 million guaranteed. Staggering is the only word that comes to mind. 9:53 am CST — With just one year remaining on his first NFL contract, All Pro wide receiver Calvin Johnson was set to become a very [...]

Bucs, Wright agree on five year contract

14 March 2012

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After handing out one of the largest contracts ever for a wide receiver on Vincent Jackson yesterday, Tampa Bay has continued their plunge deep into the waters of free agency this morning, reportedly agreeing to five year deal with cornerback Eric Wright (Lions). ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported the news. Wright, 26, spent his first four seasons [...]

Quick Hits: Lions, Saturday, Packers

23 February 2012

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Here’s a few items of note to run down this morning… In spite of their projected salary cap shortfall, the Lions are reportedly committed to keeping both wide receiver Nate Burleson and defensive tackle Corey Williams in the fold for next year, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free-Press (via Twitter). The Lions could create needed [...]

Mikel Leshoure done for season with torn Achilles

8 August 2011

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Lions rookie running back Mikel Leshoure’s rookie season with the Lions has ended before it even got a chance to begin. The Associated Press reports that Leshoure will miss the entire 2011 season after tearing his left Achilles tendon in practice on Monday. “There’s no more tests that need to be done. He’ll have surgery [...]

Suitors abound for Asomugha

11 January 2011

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It’s rare that one player is capable of drawing interest from just about every single team in the league, but that’s exactly what is playing out right now with soon to be free agent Nnamdi Asomugha, who was set free from his purgatory in Oakland just a few days ago after specific clauses in his contract [...]

Stafford inching closer to return

28 September 2010

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Not having their starting quarterback on the field for the majority of the season thus far has definitely hurt the Lions, as they’ve struggled out of the gate to an 0-3 record. If things go to plan this week though, Detroit could see Matt Stafford back in the huddle sooner rather than later, as he [...]

Best fears worst with injured toe

27 September 2010

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Detroit running back Jahvid Best has been one of the league’s most dynamic and explosive young players, scoring four touchdowns in his first two contests before being corralled by the Vikings earlier this afternoon. But after he left the game in Minnesota with a serious injury to his big toe, the Lions could potentially be [...]

Rogers looking at foreclosure on Detroit home

24 September 2010

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Former Lions receiver Charles Rogers has faced more than a few problems since he was drafted second overall by Detroit in 2003, but his latest issue could end up costing him his home. According to Jonathan Oosting of MLive.com, Rogers defaulted on the $1.04 million mortgage he took out on his suburban Detroit home, and [...]

First Take – Detroit at Chicago

12 September 2010

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It’s not often that I come away from a game between the Lions and the Bears upset about the ending, but in this contest that’s exactly how I felt, with the officiating crew stealing a late game touchdown and a victory from wide receiver Calvin Johnson and Detroit. In case you missed it, allow me [...]

Broncos send Alphonso Smith to Lions

4 September 2010

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Denver head coach Josh McDaniels is only in his second year at the helm, but there are growing concerns that his draft day strategy is falling well short of expectations, and that noise will only grow louder with news of the trade he put together this afternoon. According to Michael Lombardi of the NFL Network, [...]

Falcons looking at releasing Chevis Jackson

1 September 2010

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This time of year can be enjoyable for some and miserable for others, as teams are beginning to decide who to cut from their roster to meet the 53 man maximum by Saturday’s deadline. While most of the players sent packing this week tend to be unknowns, brought in for the sole purpose of providing [...]

Lions sign Ndamukong Suh to record contract

3 August 2010

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Six days into his training camp hold out, Detroit’s top selection from this year’s draft, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh (#2 overall), finally agreed to terms with the Lions on a five year deal. The terms are massive and shatter the previous record for a five year contract, with Suh set to earn $68 million over [...]

Detroit Lions close to accord with Ndamukong Suh

31 July 2010

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Don’t look now, but deals with the top five picks in the 2010 draft class are just about complete, as sources close to the Lions are indicating a contract with the #2 overall selection defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh is imminent. Suh is the final piece to the top pick puzzle, with fellow defensive tackle Gerald [...]

49ers ink William James to one year deal

12 May 2010

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Things have been relatively quiet as of late, with a few off the field incidents making waves around the NFL, but not much on the player acquisition front to speak of. That isn’t likely to change for some time, given team’s ability to hang onto veteran players until June, but there are a few signings [...]

Shanahan: Haynesworth trade “not going to happen.”

23 April 2010

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Over the past week, there’s been a multitude of rumors floating around claiming the Redskins would be all too eager to send defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth packing for a new home, and while team officials in Washington have remained adamant that there’s no way that would happen, it simply made too much sense not to [...]

Detroit snags Ndamukong Suh

22 April 2010

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Somewhat expected although I really thought they might go with a stud blocker up front in Russell Okung to protect their franchise quarterback, Matt Stafford. Oh well… 1 for 2 to start the draft isn’t all that bad. Lions fans have to be ecstatic to have one of the best defenders to come out in [...]

Lions angling for addition of Albert Haynesworth?

21 April 2010

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There’s been a bevy of discussion over the past few weeks surrounding Redskins defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, with Washington apparently looking to send Haynesworth packing just one year removed from signing him to one of the largest free agent contracts in NFL history. Multiple rumors have put the Titans, Lions, and Raiders at the forefront [...]

Pre-Draft Team Needs: NFC North

21 April 2010

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This the sixth part of our series breaking down each team’s needs (by division) headed into the draft tomorrow evening. In case you missed our previous posts, feel free to take a look here. As always, we want to hear what you think, so don’t hesitate to leave us your thoughts in the comment thread. [...]

Eagles, Lions, Broncos swing three way trade

19 April 2010

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Mon @ 10:55 am – Denver will send a seventh round pick along with Scheffler to Detroit. 10:50 am – The Broncos will receive a fifth round pick from Philly, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. 10:45 am -It’s not a blockbuster by any means, but the first deal of draft week has come, and it’s [...]