Report: Lions Waive Former Second-Round Draft Pick Mikel Leshoure
Leshoure rushed for 798 yards for the Lions in 2012 but played in only three games last season.
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Leshoure rushed for 798 yards for the Lions in 2012 but played in only three games last season.
So far Leshoure has only seen time in two games this season, and the situation seems unlikely to change - unless, perhaps, he changes teams.
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After carrying the load in the running game for the Detroit Lions last season, Mikel Leshoure would reportedly welcome a trade to a team that would have more use for him this season, according to ESPN.
Steven Miller performed well in the last preseason game, and he knew it.
He played for the Indianapolis Colts in 2011 and the Philadelphia Eagles in 2012, and now he is contesting Leshoure for the Lions' main backup spot.
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Running back Mikel Leshoure finally made his NFL debut and he rushed for 100 yards and scored a touchdown.
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With Jahvid Best on the PUP list and Mikel Leshoure out for the first two games of the season due to suspension, the Lions are shorthanded on running backs heading into the regular season. While this may be cause for concern in game two against the 49ers, Detroit shouldn't be too concerned about their matchup against the Rams. Here's why.
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Almost to the weekend Family!! Don't put those shovels away yet as we see a little more snow to kick off the weekend! Expecting isolated flurries this morning. Then a few snow showers picking up through the late afternoon. More snow expected for tonight into Friday mornings commute with total accumulations generally around 1-3 inches. The bulk of this snow will fall late Friday morning with winds picking up gusting to 30-40 mph by the of the day Friday. Wind chills of 10 to 15 degrees below zero likely Saturday morning. We warm up a bit next week. Stay safe out there!
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