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Archive for July, 2007

Quarterback Stanton To Undergo Surgery

Lions second round draft pick Drew Stanton is expected to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery.  Stanton was injured during a practice on Saturday and has missed the last two days of camp.  The former Michigan State quarterback could miss a month, but the timing will not be determined until the surgery takes place.  The surgery will [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 31 2007

Former Lion David Dead At Age 79

Six-time Pro Bowl defensive back Jim David has died after battling a lengthy illness.  David was a key player on three Detroit Lions title teams in the 1950s.  His 36 interceptions ranks fifth-best in franchise history.  David also spent six seasons as an assistant under head coach Joe Schmidt.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 30 2007

Lions Start Camp, Release One

The Detroit Lions have started 2007 training camp drills in Allen Park.  The team went through practice yesterday for the first time.  Detroit released running back Shawn Bryson, who failed his physical.  Bryson had knee surgery in 2006 and missed 10 games.  Defensive tackle Shaun Rogers and running back Kevin Jones are among five players [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 27 2007

Lions Open Camp, Signing Two More Picks

The Lions will go through their first workouts of training camp today.  Head coach Rod Marinelli said at his opening press conference that one of his priorities will be developing depth on both sides of the ball.  The team’s second round draft picks all agreed to contracts yesterday.  Quarterback Drew Stanton, defensive end Ikaika Alma-Francis, and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 26 2007

Fourth-Round CB Davis Signs; Four More to Go

The Lions have come to terms with fourth-round cornerback A.J. Davis, meaning that the team still has four players that have yet to sign. Those players include first-rounder Calvin Johson and second-rounders Drew Stanton, Ikaika Alama-Francis and Gerald Alexander.   Also on Tuesday the team released veteran offensive linemen Dave Pearson. The former Michigan center spent [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 25 2007

RB Jones May Start Season on PUP List

Lions running back Kevin Jones is still not 100 percent, and it looks as if there is a chance he may start training camp on the dreaded PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list.  Jones is still recovering from Lisfranc surgery and while he has made progress, it is not enough to put him on the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 24 2007

Lions and Draft Picks Continue Talking

The Lions are continuing negotiations with their first five draft picks.  Team officials are hoping to have the players signed by Wednesday, which is when they are scheduled to report to training camp.  Lions chief operating officer Tom Lewand said he has had positive talks with the agents for top picks Calvin Johnson and Drew [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 24 2007

4th Round Pick Ramirez Signs

The Detroit Lions have signed fourth round draft pick Manuel Ramirez.  The guard out of Texas Tech started all four years in college.  The contract is for three years, but financial terms were not released.  Ramirez was named honorable mention All-Big 12 Conference by the league’s coaches last season and was a second-team selection in [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 19 2007

Lions Make Redding Highest Paid DT in League

In a move that puts their defense on par to have a huge 2007, the Lions made the move Monday resigning defensive tackle Cory Redding to a multi-year contract that will make him the highest paid defensive tackle in the league. The deal is for seven years, $49 million that includes $16 is guarantees, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 16 2007

Lions and Redding Continue to Work Towards Deal

The Lions and franchise defensive lineman Cory Redding appear like they will have a deal in place before Monday’s deadline. Redding is a huge piece to the Lions defense, and as listed as the teams “franchise player” means they have until 4pm Monday to come to a deal, otherwise he will have to accept [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 15 2007