On Sunday Morning Detroit Lions Defensive Tackle Nick Fairley was arrested and charged with reckless driving, no proof of insurance, and having an open container of alcohol while driving. Initially, after being clocked at 100mph, Fairley did not pull over…
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Lions DT Fairley arrested and charged with DUI
Tagged with: Detroit Lions, Johnny Culbreath, Mikel Leshoure, Nick Fairley
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Titus Young barred from Lions OTA’s until further notice
After a fight last week that involved Detroit Lions Wide Reciever Titus Young and Safety Louis Delmas, Young has been told he is “not welcome at the team facility until further notice.” Delmas however has not been given such a…
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Detroit Lions have first two picks of 2011 arrested
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley was arrested Tuesday on a misdemeanor second degree marijuana possession charge. Fairley was arrested just after noon following a citizen complaint about a car speeding through the neighborhood several times. The franchise has now seen its…
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Tagged with: Detroit Lions, Mikel Leshoure, Nick Fairley
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Lions sign Kevin Smith to 1-year deal
The Detroit Lions have once again signed RB Kevin Smith, this time to a 1-year deal (financials not yet available). Coming off another injury riddled season, Smith garnered no interest on the free agent market. Last year with Jahvid Best…
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Tagged with: Detroit Lions, Jahvid Best, Kevin Smith, Mikel Leshoure
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Detroit Lions re-sign LB Stephen Tulloch
Detroit Lions have re-signed LB Stephen Tulloch. The details of the agreement have not yet been released but Tulloch tweeted this afternoon ”I want to thank all of the Detroit Lions’ fans for sticking with me through this process. “This is…
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Detroit Lions sign Calvin Johnson to a 7-year $132 million extension
A few days after Ndamukong Suh, Matt Stafford and Nate Burleson all restructured their contracts, the Detroit Lions have signed WR Calvin Johnson to a 7-year $132 million contract extension, making him the league’s highest paid wide receiver. Johnson had…
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Lions use franchise tag on DE Cliff Avril
The Detroit Lions have used their ‘non exclusive’ franchise tag on defensive end Cliff Avril, the team leader in sacks (11) in 2011. While the tag allows other teams to negotiate with Avril, the teams reserves the right to match…
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Tagged with: Cliff Avril, Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, John Abraham, Mario Williams, Robert Mathis
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Lions’ DE Cliff Avril will consider holdout if franchised
After being snubbed for the 2011 Pro Bowl in favor of Julius Peppers, John Abraham and Justin Tuck, Detroit Lions’ DE Cliff Avril may be been snubbed again, this time by the team. The Detroit Free Press reported earlier this…
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Tagged with: Cliff Avril, Detroit Lions, Ndamukong Suh
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Lions interested in Finnegan
Detroit Free Press reports that the Detroit Lions could be “one of the key teams interested” in free agent CB Cortland Finnegan if he makes it to the open market.
Lions’ Avril looks for security
Detroit Lions free agent DE Cliff Avril said Wednesday that he “definitely” does not want the Lions to franchise tag him. The tag would only secure him for one year, and he is looking for more.
Jahvid Best is the future!
Detroit Lions personnel and GM Martin Mayhew stated Thursday that Jahvid Best will continue to be the feature back in Detroit as long as he continues to progress. “He’s still being evaluated, but we are very optimistic about his future”….said…
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Brees, Brady and Stafford all finish season with over 5000 yards
New England Patriots QB Tom Brady completed 23 of 35 passes for 338 yards (3 TDs and 1 INT) Sunday against the Buffalo Bills and finished the season with 5235 yards on the season. Saints QB Drew Brees, who was…
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Calvin Johnson surpasses the 200 yard mark for second time in 2011
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson was targeted a team high 17 times and hauled in 11 receptions for 244 yards and a touchdown during a loss to the Packers in the final week of the regular season. It was Calvin’s…
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Matt Stafford throws for 520 yards and 5 TDs in 45-41 loss to Packers
Detroit Lions QB Matt Stafford completed 36 of 59 passes for 520 yards, 5 TDs and 2 INTs during a 45-41 loss to the Packers. In Stafford’s first full season he threw for 5038 yards, 41 touchdowns and 16 interceptions.…
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Lions Head Coach says “we’ll play to win”
Detroit Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz told reporters Monday that the Lions will “play the game to win” despite already securing a playoff spot. In Week 17 against the Packers the Lions have the potential to finish above the Atlanta…
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Lions QB Stafford kills the Chargers for 3TDs
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford completed 29-of-36 passes for 373 yards and 3 TDs in Week 16, leading the Lions to a playoff-clinching, 38-10 win over the Chargers.
Lions RB Kevin Smith practices fully, expected to start Saturday.
Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith practiced fully all week and will start Saturday afternoon against the San Diego Chargers. Close to 100% coming off an ankle injury, Smith has shaped up to be to good RB2 play against a weak…
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Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson racks up 214 yards and 2 TDs in comeback win
Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson eclipsed the 100 yard mark for the first time since Week 8 at Denver and did so in tremendous fashion in Oakland. He was essential late in the game when Detroit came back from a…
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Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith is expected to play Sunday at Oakland
Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith (ankle) practiced in limited fashion on Thursday and is expected to play Sunday according OC Scott Linehan. Smith missed last week against Minnesota after re-aggravating his ankle injury in Week 13 against New Orleans. The…
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Postgame handshake between Harbaugh and Schwartz
After the San Francisco 49ers handed the Detroit Lions their first loss of the season, things got a little tense between the head coaches during the traditional post-game hand shake. via YouTube Clearly one Jim was not like the other!…
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Tagged with: Detroit Lions, Jim Harbaugh, Jim Schwartz, San Francisco 49ers
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WWJD? – What Will Jahvid Do? (2011-12)
By The Mortar Mouth Jahvid Best had Lions fans and fantasy owners alike rejoicing after week two of the 2010 season. In his first two games in the NFL he totaled 98 yards rushing, 170 yards through the air and…
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