February 17th, 2009 
Matt Loede 
Posted in MLive.com today says that if you have thoughts of the Lions taking a look or a flier on either QB Michael Vick of CB Adam “Pacman” Jones, you can forget it. Here’s the story: In an interview today with the media, Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz touched on a variety of topics, including whether [...]
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Lions Ink Guard Peterman to a Five-Year, $15 Million Dollar Deal
NFL.com is reporting that the team has reached a deal with guard Stephen Peterman. Here is the report: The Lions reached an agreement Monday with free-agent-to-be guard Stephen Peterman on a five-year, $15 million contract that included $5.5 million in guaranteed money. Last season was Peterman’s first full year as a designated starter, though he [...]
Culpepper to be the Choice at QB for the Lions?
ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that the Lions are leaning towards having Daunte Culpepper as their QB for 2009. Here is the report on that earlier today: As the Detroit Lions prepare to improve on the worst single season in the history of the NFL (if not all pro sports), they’ll apparently do so with Daunte Culpepper [...]
Michael Vick to the Lions? Forget It
It’s been no secret that the Falcons are shopping around jailed QB Michael Vick, and today the Detroit News reports that the Lions have no interest in Vick, a team that could use a QB. Even though the Atlanta Falcons don’t want him, don’t expect to see quarterback Michael Vick in a Lions uniform. The [...]
Lions Bring in Harris as Senior Personnel Executive
Pro Football Talk.com is reporting that the Lions have made a pretty solid hiring, as they have brought in James “Shack” Harris as a Senior Personnel Executive. Here is the report: As expected, the Detroit Lions have hired James “Shack” Harris to serve as a Senior Personnel Executive. The team announced the move on Thursday. [...]
Foote Says He Has No Interest in Playing for Lions
There has been some talk about the champion Steelers dumping LB Larry Foote, and the Lions taking a look at bringing Foote back to his hometown. Forget it. Foote told the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review he has no interest in playing for the Lions: Steelers inside linebacker Larry Foote is the type of player every championship team [...]
Bodden Among Six Players Gone from the Lions Roster
The Lions did a little early spring cleaning today as expected, as six players were released, most of which are players that were not expected back in 2009. Gone from the first ever 0-16 team are cornerback Leigh Bodden, wide receiver Mike Furrey, guard Edwin Mulitalo, safety Dwight Smith, tight end Dan Campbell and offensive [...]
OG Mulitalo to Be Relased Next Week
The Oakland Press reports that the team is going to release guard Edwin Mulitalo this next week. Here is the report: Edwin Mulitalo will join Mike Furrey, Leigh Bodden and others in the unemployment line next week. Scott Smith, Mulitalo’s agent, said the Lions have informed his client he will be released on Monday. Furrey [...]
