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The Detroit Lions have put tight end Dorin Dickerson on injured reserve, four days after he didn't immediately tell the team's medical staff he had a concussion during a game against the New York Giants.
Detroitlions.com writer Tim Twentyman is reporting that the Detroit Lions have signed Carlin Isles to the practice squad.
The Detroit Lions have placed tight end Brandon Pettigrew on injured reserve, ending his season.
Lions head coach Jim Schwartz, however, did not share any concerns about his job security.
Sunday was a tough day all-around for Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz.
"His knee and his ankle, his ankle was an issue last week, and it was an issue all week this week. He tried to contribute what he could."
"The only team that can beat the Detroit Lions is the Detroit Lions." Among NFL teams, Detroit ranks as one of the worst in the league when it comes to turning the ball over.
Asked after the game if he responded to fans before overtime, Schwartz said no, but he condemned the booing.
Embattled Lions coach Jim Schwartz chose to play for overtime by running out the clock with 23 seconds and two timeouts left from the Detroit 25.
Detroit Lions cornerback Bill Bentley was being evaluated for a head injury after a scary collision in the second quarter against the New York Giants on Sunday.
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is active against the New York Giants.
Detroit had been tied with Chicago atop the division and holds the head-to-head tiebreaker, but it trails the Bears and Green Bay after its fourth loss in five games.
Detroit Lions tight end Brandon Pettigrew has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the New York Giants.
The Detroit Lions are facing a "make it or break it" moment after throwing away control of the NFC North race.
"The left tackle was moving," Cunningham said. "It wasn't hard to see."
Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham did not explain how he believed the game might change without Cruz, but he cautioned that Cruz is not the only one to whom Manning can throw.
"We are all doing everything we can to play as good as we possibly can. I'm not different."
What's the new battle-cry for the 2013 team? "The Lions: they got around to it eventually!" or "The Lions: a team of destiny so much they didn't even try!" or "The Lions: we saved it for the playoffs, and there's a lot left!"
"I didn't ask you to put 800 bucks into a fantasy league. That's all your fault. That's your fault. I'm playing football. That's your fault that you're betting on me."
"The Lions, though, remain among the most predictable and enjoyable chokers Chicago could want."
Detroit's 31 turnovers are the second-most in the NFL, and 18 of them have come in the last five games.
"It doesn't just fall on him," running back Reggie Bush said. "He takes 11 guys on the football field to protect the football."
Not surprisingly, many believe Schwartz's job is in jeopardy. The players on his team, at least publicly, seem to be the exceptions.
It's always interesting to see what athletes are rocking when you walk into the locker room.
Quarterback Matthew Stafford has been in a slump and so have the Detroit Lions.
