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Archive for July, 2008

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 23 2008

32 Teams, 32 Questions: NFC North


Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 22 2008

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 22 2008

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 [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 21 2008

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, [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 17 2008

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.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 17 2008

Lions Reportedly Interested In Bucs’ Simms

The Lions are reportedly interested in acquiring quarterback Chris Simms from Tampa Bay.  Other teams are interested in Simms as well, including the Cowboys and Bears.  After losing the starting job with a life threatening spleen injury in 2006, Simms sat out all of last year and is fifth on the Bucs’ depth chart.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 15 2008

Lions May Just Wait on Jordan Till Raiders Release Him

While we talked a few days ago about the Lions interest in Raiders RB LaMont Jordan, it looks as if the team may simply wait for the Raiders to release him than rather give up a draft choice for him.  Pro Football Weekly is reporting that the Lions won’t give Oakland more than a 7th [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 12 2008

Lions Talking with Raiders About RB Jordan

The Raiders are stocked at running back already with rookie Darren McFadden, Michael Bush and the returning Justin Fargas. That means the odd man out will be former Jets back LaMont Jordan, who the team is actively seeking to deal. ESPN’s Hashmarks says that a deal may come down between the Raiders and [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jul 09 2008