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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

Get on Board and Join the Lionsgab Staff in 2008!

The Lions are looking to get back to the top of the NFC North, and here at LionsGab, we are looking for fans and writers who would be interested in joining our staff in 2008.  The site is growing by leaps and bounds, and we’re looking for dedicated Lions fans that want to be a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 25 2008

Lions Rookie Arrested Days Before Draft

A Colorado newspaper reports Lions rookie linebacker Jordon Dizon was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving days before he was selected in this year’s draft.  The Boulder “Daily Camera” reports Dizon was driving the wrong way on a one-way street and had a blood alcohol level of 0.097, above the legal limit of 0.08.  He [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 25 2008

Lions’ Pre-Season TV Team Complete

The Lions’ preseason television team is now set with homegrown talent.  WWJ-TV, Channel 62 officials, on Thursday, announced that former Lions Heisman Pro Bowl kick returner and HeismanTrophy winner, Desmond Howard will provide the color analysis along side previously announced play-by-play man Gus Johnson.  They will be joined by local sportscaster Matt Shepard and Lions Hall [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 20 2008

Former Coach Bobby Ross Takes a Shot at RB Sanders

Former Detroit Lions Head coach Bobby Ross says Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders avoided being the the leader of the team while he coached there.  Speaking at a recent awards dinner, Ross says he didn’t know if Sanders “really loved the game,” but he “worked hard at.” 
He says he always wanted Sanders to [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 19 2008

Lions Close Out OTA’s Before Six Week Break

The Lions will conduct their final off season training program today before taking a six week break.  Most of the team will spend another week working with the strength coaches before heading out on their break.  Rookie running back Kevin Smith says he will continue to train and work out for most of the six [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 12 2008