Which Lions Player Would You Rather Have Back?
The Detroit Lions have two free agents that the fans want back on the team in the 2012 season, Jeff Backus and Stephen Tulloch.
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The Detroit Lions have two free agents that the fans want back on the team in the 2012 season, Jeff Backus and Stephen Tulloch.
There is no cornerback on the roster signed beyond next season and the lack of depth was exposed late last season after starter Chris Houston, nickel back Aaron Berry and free safety Louis Delmas were injured late in the season.
Say what you want about Lions owner William Clay Ford, Sr., but the man appreciates a special talent.
Here are some details of wide receiver Calvin Johnson's deal, as reported by National Football Post
In the past, the Lions would have totally screwed this up. They would have tried to outsmart the system, thinking that the smart move would be to get Calving Johnson for less than Calvin Johnson money.
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have signed free agent quarterback Dan Orlovsky to a two-year contract.
Calvin Johnson got the biggest contract in NFL history Wednesday, and he wasn't even a free agent
A humble Calvin Johnson discussed his Mega-tron deal at a press conference Wednesday at the Lions practice facility in Allen Park. Watch the video here.
Calvin Johnson got the biggest contract in NFL history Wednesday, and he wasn't even a free agent.
Contract negotiations are always a little prolonged, aren't they?
"Why don't you tell him yourself?" Karsch asked Tabari, who didn't know Johnson was on another line. "I heard him, I appreciate it," Johnson said, laughing.
Remember when some people worried that Calvin Johnson would be on the first plane out-of-town once his first contract expired?
Your Detroit Lions have signed WR Calvin Johnson to a seven-year extension, keeping Megatron in the Motor City until 2019.
The Lions announced they made tender offers to three of their four restricted free agents.
Here's a look at some of the Lions roster concerns going into the start of free agency in the NFL.
Detroit wide receiver Nate Burleson was happy to help out when the Lions wanted him to restructure his contract to help keep some of their key players.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in New Orleans said Payton made a second call saying there would be "severe consequences" if the "stupid southern team keeps winning."
To understand general manager Martin Mayhew's insistence on re-signing defensive end Cliff Avril, even at the risk of losing Tulloch, you have to understand his philosophy on building defenses.
After mostly providing the Detroit Lions with headaches off the field, defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh provided relief Monday.
Defensive end Cliff Avril will be a Lion next season, the non-exclusive franchise tag worth about $10.6 million virtually guarantees that, but it doesn't solve any of general manager Martin Mayhew's other short- or long-term problems.
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh was pulled over Thursday afternoon in Portland and ticketed for speeding.
The Lions dropped a non exclusive franchise tag on Cliff Avril and he is upset.
Lions running back Jahvid Best has been cleared for workouts and will be ready to participate in the team's offseason training program and minicamp.
The Detroit Lions Franchised defensive end Cliff Avril on Monday and did not place the exclusive tag on him. Eight days from now, if he is not signed by then, he can negotiate with any team.
The Detroit Lions have placed the franchise tag on defensive end Cliff Avril.
