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Mikel Leshoure done for season with torn Achilles
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 [...]
Continue reading...Suitors abound for Asomugha
11 January 2011
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 [...]
Continue reading...Stafford inching closer to return
28 September 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Best fears worst with injured toe
27 September 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Rogers looking at foreclosure on Detroit home
24 September 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...First Take – Detroit at Chicago
12 September 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Broncos send Alphonso Smith to Lions
4 September 2010
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, [...]
Continue reading...Falcons looking at releasing Chevis Jackson
1 September 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Lions sign Ndamukong Suh to record contract
3 August 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Detroit Lions close to accord with Ndamukong Suh
31 July 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...49ers ink William James to one year deal
12 May 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Shanahan: Haynesworth trade “not going to happen.”
23 April 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Detroit snags Ndamukong Suh
22 April 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Lions angling for addition of Albert Haynesworth?
21 April 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Pre-Draft Team Needs: NFC North
21 April 2010
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. [...]
Continue reading...Eagles, Lions, Broncos swing three way trade
19 April 2010
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 [...]
Continue reading...Eagles, Lions in the mix to acquire OG Sims
1 April 2010
A little over two weeks ago, the Eagles struck an unexpected trade with Seattle in which defensive ends and a Draft pick were swapped. However, another deal could soon becoming between Philadelphia and the Seahawks, except this time involving an offensive player. With the release of Shawn Andrews a little while ago and a remaining [...]
Continue reading...San Francisco 49ers trade Shaun Hill to Detroit Lions
14 March 2010
The San Francisco 49ers have traded former starting quarterback Shaun Hill to the Detroit Lions in exchange for a seventh round pick in the 2011 draft, according to multiple sources. Hill was 10-6 as the 49ers starter, with 3,490 yards, 23 TD’s, 11 INT’s, and an 87.3 QBR. He entered 2009 as the starter but [...]
Continue reading...Seattle Seahawks Interested In Chester Pitts
11 March 2010
According to the Detroit Free Press, the Seahawks have expressed formal interest in free agent guard Chester Pitts . Pitts conveyed the interest in his services, during an interview with Sirius NFL Radio, also listing the Lions, Dolphins, and Bengals as his other suitors. Pitts has extensive experience, starting 114 consecutive games before falling victim [...]
Continue reading...Lions continue defensive upgrade
7 March 2010
Sun @ 10:50 pm – Just a quick update. The deal between the Lions and Falcons is still pending approval from both sides, and is not yet official. Apparently, things will be finalized later on tomorrow, according to Schefter. My apologies for jumping the gun too quickly… 7:35 pm – Two days removed from hauling [...]
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