Archive for July, 2008
July 23rd, 2008 
Matt Loede 
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Campbell Summoned Back to Military
The Lions drafted the first Army football player, Caleb Campbell, in 11 years, now he’s not going to play football in 2008. Not because of an injury or a holdout, but because the Army is reversing their stance on allowing him to serve out the remaining military service in Michigan and ordering him to return [...]
Lions Sign All But Top Two Picks
The Lions agreed to terms with six of their eight unsigned draft picks on the eve of training camp. The only remaining unsigned players are Detroit’s top two picks, tackle Gosder Cherilus and linebacker Jordon Dizon. Team president Matt Millen said he’s in range with Cherilus and Dizon and doesn’t expect negotiations to take much [...]
32 Teams, 32 Questions: NFC North
Lions Still Working To Sign Draft Picks
The Lions are due to report to training camp tomorrow and team officials are still working to sign eight of their picks from the draft. Only defensive end Cliff Avril, who was selected in the third round, has agreed to a deal with Detroit. Lions chief operating officer Tom Lewand said he is confident the [...]
Lions Confirm Contact With Culpepper, Spikes
A couple of veteran NFL free agents are are inquiring about jobs in Detroit. The Lions confirm they recently were visited by linebacker Takeo Spikes and have been contacted by quarterback Daunte Culpepper. Spikes is a ten year veteran who was released by the Eagles in March. Culpepper was not resigned by Oakland after one [...]
NFL Investigating Possible Gang Gestures
The NFL is reportedly investigating a different style of hand signals possibly being used on the field. The “Los Angeles Times” reports the league has hired experts to see if players are flashing gang signs during on-field celebrations. The NFL is enlisting the help of local and national authorities to learn more about gang culture, [...]
Training Camp Open Again to the Public
The Lions will open training camp to the public at their headquarters in Allen Park for a second-straight year. The general public is invited to attend Lions training camp July 29, August 1 and August 4-5. Access will be limited to the first 700 fans on a first-come, first-serve basis.
