October 17th, 2007 
Matt Loede 
Posted in The Lions stood pat as the NFL trade deadline came and went Tuesday. The team did make a roster move, however, releasing linebacker Donte Curry. Curry played in two games this season. The Lions were back on the practice field preparing for this weekend’s game against the 4-and-2 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Archive for October, 2007
Redskins Slam Lions 43-3 in DC
The Lions lost to the Redskins, 34-3, extending their streak to 21-games without a road win over Washington. Detroit’s top-rated passing attack managed only 76 yards while quarterback Jon Kitna threw two interceptions and was sacked five times. Coach Rod Marinelli called it a team loss and said he was disappointed because the Lions have [...]
Woody demoted
It appears for at least the short-term, Detroit Lions guard Damien Woody has been demoted to reserve status, according to Terry Foster of the Detroit News. His expected replacement would be Stephen Peterman. But to be fair, Woody has a rib injury; however, Peterman has played well enough to receive starts. He has started the [...]
Surprising Lions Travel To Maryland To Battle Redskins
The upstart Lions will head to FedEx Field to take on the refreshed Washington Redskins in Week Five. Washington is 2-and-1 and is coming off it’s bye week. The Redskins blew a 17-3 lead and fell to the Giants 24-17 in Week Three. Jason Campbell is having an average season at quarterback for Washington. Campbell has [...]
Running Back Calhoun’s Season Over
Lions running back and kick returner Brian Calhoun is out for the season due to an injured knee. The team placed him on injured reserve on Thursday. The Lions have re-signed kick returner Aveion Cason to take his place.
Woody and Johnson Return to Practice for Lions
Lions receiver Calvin Johnson and guard Damien Woody are back at practice as the team prepares for their upcoming game against the Washington Redskins. Johnson sat out last week with a back injury while Woody is nursing a rib injury. Kicker Jason Hanson fractured his left wrist on Sunday while trying to tackle the Bears’ [...]
Johnson And Edwards Could Play Against Redskins
Lions coach Rod Marinelli is optimistic that rookie receiver Calvin Johnson and defensive end Kalimba Edwards will be able to play against the Redskins. Marinelli said he thinks Johnson is feeling better. Both Edwards and Johnson missed last week’s win over Chicago with injuries. Defensive end Corey Smith and cornerback Keith Smith are also hurting and [...]
Marinelli: We can be elite
It is common knowledge that Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli has talked about the team being good. But apparently he has gone a step further; perhaps fueled by a 3-1 start out of the gate, Marinelli dared to use the word “elite” for the first time this season. Usually when you think of the [...]
