November 2nd, 2011 
Russ Loede 
Posted in Lions cornerback Eric Wright, who signed a one-year contract in July, is open to staying in the Motor City, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. “It’s obviously a place that I was comfortable with coming, especially in dealing with as many teams as I dealt with during free agency,” Wright said. “I picked [...]
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Lions DE Cliff Avril named NFC Defensive Player of the Week
Lions sack artist Cliff Avril has been rewarded the NFC’s Defensive Player of the Week award, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports. Avril had three tackles, two sacks (five on the season), two forced fumbles and a 24-yard fumble recovery for a touchdown during the Lions’ 45-10 rout in Denver on Sunday. A [...]
Will Jahvid Best return after Bye Week at Chicago?
The status of Lions running back Jahvid Best is up in the air with the club heading into their Bye week, according to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News. The lightning-quick former Golden Bear standout missed his second straight contest Sunday after suffering a second concussion in three months against the 49ers in Week 6. On [...]
Lions at Bears, November 13 – moved to 4:15 ET
The Chicago Bears announced that the start time of their November 13 home game against the Detroit Lions has been changed to 4:15pm ET. The game was originally scheduled to kick off at 1 eastern time. Moving the game to the late afternoon slate gives FOX two games with playoff implications in that time slot. [...]
Lions Get Back to Basics and Win Big
The Lions took the field in Denver desperately needing to reverse the negativity of the last two weeks, and they definitely achieved that goal today. This game was being billed as “Good vs Evil” by NFL.com, and I guess it’s only fitting that Evil dominated on Halloween weekend. The Lions finally got back to basics [...]
Stafford to start Sunday at Denver
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford practiced with the first-team offense for the second straight day on Friday. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, there is little doubt that Stafford (ankle) will start Sunday in Denver.
Lions at Broncos Friday Injury Report
Detroit Out: RB Jahvid Best (concussion) Doubtful: WR Rashied Davis (foot), DT Nick Fairley (foot), S Vincent Fuller (elbow) Questionable: DT Sammie Lee Hill (ankle), QB Matthew Stafford (ankle) Probable: T Gosder Cherilus (knee), CB Chris Houston (back), G Rob Sims (illness), DE Willie Young (calf) Denver Out: RB Willis McGahee (hand) Questionable: DE Elvis [...]
Lions claim safety Chris Harris off waivers
The Lions claimed veteran safety Chris Harris off waivers, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Harris was waived by the Bears on Thursday. A second-team All-Pro selection in 2010, Harris is in the final year of his contract and the Lions are on the hook for the remaining $644,118 in base salary this season. The Lions lost [...]
