August 21st, 2007 
Matt Loede 
Posted in Lions defensive lineman Shaun Rogers has been taken off the physically unable to perform list and is expected to play this weekend against the Indianapolis Colts. Rogers played in just six-games last season because of knee surgery and a suspension. Coach Rod Marinelli said he plans to have Rogers practicing in pads today to prepare [...]
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Positives Abound for Lions in Win over Cleveland
You have to have some positive thoughts about the Lions after watching their 23-20 win over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday night in Cleveland. Despite it being only the preseason, the Lions look a lot sharper, a lot more crisp, and are already playing what what seems to be a lot more determination that at [...]
Drummond’s Days in Detroit Coming to an End?
One player that appears to be headed for the chopping block in Detroit is solid kick returner Eddie Drummond. The Detroit News’ Rob Parker recently wrote that Drummond, who has caught just one pass the last two preseason games, is not clear on his role on the team as the regular season approaches. “I’m a [...]
Martz Expects Jones To Return Early
Lions offensive coordinator Mike Martz expects running back Kevin Jones to be ready to play in the team’s September 9th regular season opener. Martz said Jones is making good progress and is anxious to have him back on the sidelines. Jones injured his left foot in December and has been on the physically unable to [...]
Lions Back on the Practice Field
Detroit Lions players have returned to practice for the first time since Thursday’s preseason win over Cincinnati. The team went through a workout in pads yesterday. Detroit plays at Cleveland on Saturday in the second preseason game. Head coach Rod Marinelli said he was not satisfied with how his team ran the ball against the [...]
Lehman Returns To Practice
Lions linebacker Teddy Lehman returned to practice over the weekend. Lehman is ahead of schedule on making a comeback after injuring his shoulder and missing the first exhibition game. Coach Rod Marinelli originally ruled Lehman out of this weekend’s game against the Cleveland Browns but he could play now that he’s back practicing in pads.
Roy Williams Ranked as 7th Best WR on KFFL.com
7) Roy E. Williams | Detroit Lions | 6-foot-3, 212 Pounds | 4th Year Bye Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Run Att Run Yds Run TDs Tot TDs Wk Lo Hi Lo Hi Lo Hi Lo Hi Lo Hi Lo Hi Lo Hi 6 75 95 1251 1401 6 8 0 4 0 20 0 [...]
Lions Top Cincy 27-26 in Preseason Opener
Calvin Johnson caught both of his passes just before halftime, and Detroit made a rousing fourth-quarter comeback long after he exited the game, as the Lions downed Cincinnati, 27-26, in the preseason opener for both clubs at Ford Field. The game was still in doubt until Shayne Graham, who had converted on four earlier field [...]
