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Report: Culpepper Set to Sign Two-Year Deal w/ Lions

ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that the Lions and former Vikings, Fins and Raiders QB Daunte Culpepper have struck a deal for a two-year contract. The site is reporting that Culpepper will join the team on Monday, and wear #11.
We had reported on Tuesday that Culpepper had worked out for the Lions, and that the sides [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Nov 01 2008

RB Smith In No Danger Of Losing Starting Job

From: Pro Football Weekly
The news that the Lions were working out Shaun Alexander, Cedric Benson and other free-agent running backs is being grossly exaggerated as an indictment of RB Kevin Smith, our spies tell us, and that the rookie is not in any danger of losing his job right now.

Posted by Matt Loede on Sep 20 2008

Former Buccaneer Nece a Good Fit for the Lions?

Teams will be busy making moves today, and one move that is already being reported is a possible one for former Bucs LB Ryan Nece.  The Tampa Tribune is reporting that Nece, who was released Saturday during cutdowns, may find his way to the Motor City to play for former coordinator Rod Marnelli and the [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 31 2008

Bentley Turned Down Lions One-Year Deal

The Lions appear to be in the market for some O-line help, as reports say that the team offered former Saints and Browns center LeCharles Bentley a one-year deal.  ProFootballTalk.com is reporting that the Lions gave Bentley the offer, but he turned it down, as he’s still looking for a longer deal and a chance [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 12 2008

LB Davis May Make the Move from Middle to Strong Side

As the Lions continue to tweak the roster as camp continues, there is talk about a possible position change for linebacker Buster Davis.  MLive.com is reporting that Davis may move from the middle LB spot to the strong side spot if he makes the final roster.  The report says that the Lions need a player [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 02 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

Look for Williams to Stick Around in 2008

It does not look like more than ever that the Lions are going to look to move WR Roy Williams before the start of the season. The Sporting News’ Inside Dish says that the team is counting on Williams and second-year wide out Calvin Johnson to be a strength of the team in 2008. The [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 11 2008