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Atlanta Deals Chris Houston to Detroit

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:01:57 +0000

Let's see... Detroit's secondary has been Edsel-riffic for two years now. Chris Houston was a second-round pick just three years ago. Highly-drafted cornerbacks often take three or even four years to develop. Rashean Mathis and Corey Webster broke out in season four; Nnamdi Asomugha never ... — full article at footballoutsiders.com

Twitter / John Niyo: Lions also confirmed previ ...

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 20:55:02 +0000

	Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! Lions also confirmed previously reported Will Heller signing (3yr deal) and announced signing of WR Brian Clark, who was let go by Tampa Bay about 1 hours ago via web JohnNiyo John Niyo Footer 2010 Twitter About Us Contact Blog Status Goodies API ... — full article at twitter.com

It's linebacker week for the Cards

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 13:55:02 +0000

It's linebacker week for the Cards The Cardinals have scheduled visits this week with at least two linebackers. Detroit inside linebacker Larry Foote is scheduled to visit in the middle of the week, and Miami outside linebacker Joey Porter is scheduled to visit on Thursday, according to E SPN's ... — full article at azcentral.com

Corey Williams Traded to the Lions

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 22:41:22 +0000

Update: ESPN reports that the Lions have traded a fifth round pick to the Browns for DT Corey Williams and a seventh round pick. Fantasy Impact: Williams is another piece Lions coach Jim Schwartz is adding to defensive line along with DE Kyle Vanden Bosch and should help them be a better ... — full article at novafantasysports.com

Burleson Going to Detroit

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 22:33:26 +0000

Update: ESPN reports that the Lions have signed free agent WR Nate Burleson to a 5 year, $25 million deal with $11 million guaranteed. Fantasy Impact: Burleson had a solid year in Seattle despite the team continue to fall apart around him and the failure of WR T.J. Houshmandzedah to live up ... — full article at novafantasysports.com

Vanden Bosch Reunites with Schwartz

Sun, 7 Mar 2010 22:26:17 +0000

Update: ESPN reports that free agent DE Kyle Vanden Bosch has agreed to a 4 year, $26 million deal with the Lions. Fantasy Impact: Vanden Bosch is part of Schwartz's continued overhaul of the terrible Detroit team he took over, and should help provide more sacks for the Lions defense is ... — full article at novafantasysports.com

Vikings being hunted by Bears and Lions in NFC North

Sat, 6 Mar 2010 21:01:00 +0000

	So free agency has begun and the Bears are off to a very quick start. Much like the Redskins last year when they signed the highly coveted Albert Haynesworth , Chicago general manager Jerry Angelo has already inked running back Chester Taylor to a four-year, $12.5 million deal, taking him away ... — full article at xtrapointfootball.com

Twitter / Adam Schefter: Atlanta is on verge of tra ...

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:55:01 +0000

	Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! Atlanta is on verge of trading CB Chris Houston to Detroit for a 2010 sixth-round pick and a switch of draft positions in fifth round. about 1 hours ago via UberTwitter Adam_Schefter Adam Schefter Footer 2010 Twitter About Us Contact Blog Status ... — full article at twitter.com

Will Heller / Lions | Heller re-signed

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 19:45:03 +0000

	Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Lions have re-signed unrestricted free-agent LB Will Heller . Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Read more Will Heller news — full article at fantasysp.com

Taylor agrees to deal with Bears

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 19:26:07 +0000

Chester Taylor has agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth $12.5 million, according to a league source. Taylor will be guaranteed $7 million, an unprecedented amount for a running back who turns 31 in September. But Taylor has only... — full article at blogs.suntimes.com

Wade Phillips: Roy Williams will have to compete to keep starting WR spot with Dallas Cowboys - ESPN Dallas

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:52:10 +0000

	INDIANAPOLIS -- Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Roy Williams , who is guaranteed $12.9 million in bonuses and base salary this year, will have to compete to keep his starting job. "We are going to play the best player, no matter what," Cowboys coach Wade Phillips said when asked whether Patrick ... — full article at sports.espn.go.com

Lions RB Kevin Smith no longer having shoulder surgery

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:00:03 +0000

INDIANAPOLIS -- Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith no longer is set to have shoulder surgery. The Lions originally planned for Smith to have surgery to tighten one of his shoulders after he got off crutches from surgery to repair a torn knee ligament. Coach Jim Schwartz was asked today at ... — full article at freep.com

Lions tender OG Ramirez - Manuel Ramirez (G) Detroit Lions

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 18:45:51 +0000

The Lions have assigned an original pick tender to restricted free agent OG Manuel Ramirez. — full article at rotoworld.com

Sources: Cleveland Browns to trade Corey Willliams to Detroit Lions for draft pick

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 04:08:45 +0000

On the surface a trade that proposes sending Cleveland Browns defensive tackle Corey Williams to the Detroit Lions on Friday may not seem like a big deal. But it could influence the NFL draft on April 22 with the Lions choosing second overall. If Willliams lands with the Lions for a low draft ... — full article at sports.espn.go.com

Lions sign WR Burleson to five-year deal

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 07:15:49 +0000

The first signing of free agency happened a little over two hours into the period on Friday, as WR Nate Burleson has agreed to terms with the Detroit Lions a league source told NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora . — full article at blogs.nfl.com

Dylan Gandy / Lions | Gandy receives original-round tender

Wed, 3 Mar 2010 21:50:01 +0000

	John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions have assigned an original-round tender offer to restricted free-agent OG Dylan Gandy . Read more Dylan Gandy news — full article at fantasysp.com

NFL hopeful says Broncos’ Royal “toughest” he ever faced

Mon, 1 Mar 2010 22:55:02 +0000

University of Virginia cornerback Chris Cook said Broncos wide receiver Eddie Royal was one of the toughest receivers to cover that he faced in his collegiate career. — full article at blogs.denverpost.com

Antonio Cromartie / Lions unlikely to acquire Cromartie?

Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:15:02 +0000

A league source stated that the Lions are "highly unlikely" to acquire Antonio Cromartie from the Chargers, according to MLive.com . Our View : The two clubs reportedly talked, but the Lions decided to move in a different direction. This contradicts previous speculation stating that ... — full article at fantasysp.com

Twitter / John Niyo: Another ... CB Kevin Hobbs ...

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 04:30:03 +0000

	Loader Twitter.com Login Join Twitter! Another ... CB Kevin Hobbs (originally undrafted) gets lowest tender from Lions - full list of team's RFA tenders will be out mid-a.m. Thurs about 2 hours ago via web JohnNiyo John Niyo Footer 2010 Twitter About Us Contact Blog Status Goodies API ... — full article at twitter.com

Sources: Nate Burleson in demand

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 02:31:12 +0000

Seattle Seahawks unrestricted free agent wide receiver Nate Burleson is expected to draw interest from multiple NFL teams, according to league sources. National Football Post has learned that Burleson is on the radar of the following teams: the Kansas City Chiefs, Chicago Bears, Baltimore ... — full article at nationalfootballpost.com