Did Cliff Avril Leave Detroit On Bad Terms?
It would be nice if your old boss called you if you left your job.
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It would be nice if your old boss called you if you left your job.
In nine seasons with the Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers and Detroit Lions, he had 233 receptions for 4,717 yards and 40 touchdowns. He averaged 20.2 yards per catch.
Reports trickled out on Monday that the Lions were in the discussion for former All Pro defensive end Osi Umenyiora.
NFL owners passed a player safety rule Wednesday barring ball carriers from using the crown of their helmets to make forcible contact with a defender in the open field.
The NFL concentrated on player safety on the second day of the owners meetings, yet didn't vote on the most contentious rule proposal.
It could be the worst piece of pre-planned entertainment since the invention of seats. It makes "Cop Rock" look like "The Wire."
The Dallas Cowboys have re-signed linebacker Ernie Sims to a one-year deal worth a reported $715,000.
Jahvid Best hasn't played since suffering his third major concussion in October 2011.
Last season with the Lions, Delmas played in only eight game, posting 38 tackles and one interception.
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As soon as I heard the news that Jeff Backus is calling it quits after 12 years with the Lions, I immediately started to wonder if he is Detroit's biggest loser.
The decision Cliff Avril ultimately faced was whether he'd be comfortable accepting a shorter deal with the Seattle Seahawks for the chance to play with a rising club that will likely go into next season as a Super Bowl contender.
A few people on Twitter throw their hands in the air at the retirement of Jeff Backus.
The Detroit Lions announced today that they have re-signed LS Don Muhlbach to a one-year contract. Additional terms of his contract were not disclosed.
According to the Detroit Lions Twitter account, 12-year NFL and Detroit Lions veteran Jeff Backus is retiring.
