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Lions Re-Sign Cason, Release WR Middleton

The Lions have made a roster move to bolster the return game, as they have re-signed running back Aveion Cason and released receiver Brandon Middleton. Detroit had waived Cason earlier in the year and reached an injury settlement with him. This week was the first time Cason was eligible to return to the Lions’ roster.

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 12 2008

Lions Officially Sign Johnson, Release Bell

The Lions have swapped one running back for another.  Yesterday, the team officially signed former Bengal Rudi Johnson to a one-year deal and released Tatum Bell.  Johnson did not play in the preseason for Cincinnati but said he is ready to go and hopes to be on the field for Detroit’s opener this weekend in [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 03 2008

Lions Grab RB Johnson to Bolster Backfield

The Lions have been looking for some help at running back, and today they found it with the signing of former Bengals back Rudi Johnson.  MLive.com is reporting it’s a one-year deal that won’t become official till Tuesday as the deal was done after the League offices closed at 4pm.
Johnson was cut on Saturday by [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 01 2008

Lions Roster at 53 After a Day of Cuts

The Lions have made the necessary moves to get their roster at 53.  Gone are the following: CB Kiwaukee Thomas, WR John Standeford, T Jonathan Scott, RB Artose Pinner, WR Kenneth Moore, WR Brandon Middleton, LB Leon Joe, G Corey Husley, S LaMarcus Hicks, QB Drew Henson, TE Clark Harris, DE Rudy Hardie, WR Devle [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 30 2008