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Lions offer contract to Caleb Campbell

Detoit Free Press — Caleb Campbell might get a shot to play for the Detroit Lions, after all. He worked out for the team earlier in the week and has been offered a contract, according to goblackknights.com.

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LB Larry Foote: 'I want to get back to a winner'

Detoit Free Press — Last year, Larry Foote wanted to come home. Now he wants to "get back to a winner."

New: 2 hr 17 min ago

Kiper, McShay agree: Lions will get Ndamukong Suh

The Detroit News — ESPN's Mel Kiper, draft expert, and Todd McShay have released their latest mock drafts for the first round. There are quite a few differences, but Kiper and McShay both have Oklahoma...

New: 4 hr 46 min ago

OT Jansen, LB Ciurciu re-sign with Lions

NFL.com (Associated Press) — Detroit re-signed offensive tackle Jon Jansen and linebacker Vinny Ciurciu to one-year contracts Thursday.

New: 5 hr 6 min ago

Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen dies at 69

The Detroit News — Salt Lake City -- Pro Football Hall of Famer and former television actor Merlin Olsen has died. He was 69.

New: 6 hr 10 min ago

Jonathan Wade's goal is to prove he's NFL player

Detoit Free Press — Lions cornerback Jonathan Wade thought for a moment about what he was going to say, then spoke slowly. "I am looking forward to proving I belong," Wade said Wednesday, after his one-year deal was...

15 hr 17 min ago

New owner's vision for Pontiac Silverdome: Big events

Detoit Free Press — Andreas Apostolopoulos, the improbable new owner of the Pontiac Silverdome, vows to revive the stadium as a big-event venue.

15 hr 21 min ago

Dominic Raiola charged up over Lions' moves

The Detroit News — Raiola, 31, said he can't help but get excited about the Lions' newest free-agent additions, and told The News this is the most excited he's ever been heading into a season.

16 hr 59 min ago

Eagles sign former U-M star Marlin Jackson

The Detroit News — Still looking to replace Brian Dawkins, the Eagles are taking a chance on Jackson. They signed the free agent to a two-year contract on Wednesday.

16 hr 59 min ago

John Niyo: Eagles likely to move at least one quarterback

The Detroit News — Three can be a crowd. But for now, it's just a quandary for the Philadelphia Eagles, whose three-headed quarterback situation doesn't qualify as a controversy -- yet.

16 hr 59 min ago

Lions continue to be active in free agency, sign CB Wade

NFL.com (Associated Press) — The Detroit Lions have signed free-agent cornerback Jonathan Wade to a one-year contract.

23 hr 50 min ago

Lions GM Martin Mayhew watches Oklahoma State's Russell Okung at pro day

Detoit Free Press — STILLWATER, Okla. - Russell Okung got a chance to finish what he started at the NFL combine.

1 day ago

New Lions CB Jonathan Wade says he'll fight for starting job

The Detroit News — New Lions cornerback Jonathan Wade says he'll accept any role he's given to help make Detroit a winner. He doesn't want it to be assumed, however, that he's destined to be a...

1 day 1 hr ago

Bears cut RB Kevin Jones

Detoit Free Press — CHICAGO - Injury-plagued former Detroit Lions running back Kevin Jones has been released by the Chicago Bears.

1 day 2 hr ago

Tim Twentyman: Lions cleaning up messy roster with key acquisitions

The Detroit News — The Lions have made a few mistakes over the years on player personnel decisions. No one knows that better than second-year Lions general manager Martin Mayhew.

1 day 3 hr ago

Experts says Lions will pick Oklahoma State OT Russell Okung

Detoit Free Press — Remember when the NFL draft was supposed to be a slam-dunk?

1 day 14 hr ago

Limited-edition Vanden Bosch up for auction

Detoit Free Press — Deadspin.com headline: "Jim Schwartz pursues free agents like a deranged ex-boyfriend," referring to his midnight vigil on Kyle Vanden Bosch's porch. Or, if you're old enough, maybe it's...

1 day 15 hr ago

Lions' Mayhew scouts DT Gerald McCoy

Detoit Free Press — The Lions are getting another look at prospects for the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft. General manager Martin Mayhew attended Oklahoma's pro day Tuesday with many other NFL officials,...

1 day 15 hr ago
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Browns release quarterback Derek Anderson

The Detroit News — The team released the one-time Pro Bowl quarterback Tuesday, one day after the Browns acquired backup Seneca Wallace in a trade from Seattle.

1 day 16 hr ago
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Lions GM Martin Mayhew likes to deal

The Detroit News — When you're the worst team in the league -- or close to it, as the Lions have been -- the options tend to be limited in free agency.

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Blog Articles

Avril thinks he'll play even more after Vanden Bosch's arrival

Detoit Free Press — Cliff Avril applauds the Lions for signing Kyle Vanden Bosch. From the sound of his blog at avril92.com, he isn't threatened by the arrival of not only another defensive end, but a veteran who was...

New: 2 hr 12 min ago

The Art of the Deal: Wine, Stuffed Lions, and Dinner

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — Jim Schwartz made headlines last week for his late-night visit to Tennessee to meet with Kyle Vanden Bosch as soon as the defensive end became a free agent. The idea for the visit came...

New: 5 hr 34 min ago

Wade looks into coach's eyes, likes what he sees

Detoit Free Press — Just wanted to share some stuff from Lions cornerback Jonathan Wade that didn't make the paper today. It's always interesting to hear reactions to Gunther Cunningham, the Lions' old-school...

New: 5 hr 37 min ago

"I won't get into specific names, but we had a number of guys on defense who would have been better...

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — "I won't get into specific names, but we had a number of guys on defense who would have been better a step back from where they were actually having to play every week," Mayhew says. "We...

1 day 2 hr ago

Lions Sign CB Wade, Trade For CB Houston, Still Meeting With CB Lito Sheppard? D-Line Remains in Flux

Detroit Lions Blog (Steve) — As expected, the Lion signed CB Jonathan Wade and completed a trade for CB Chris Houston with the Atlanta Falcons. Houston is likely pencilled in as one of the starters, but Wade, Kevin Hobbs,...

1 day 3 hr ago

Martin Mayhew Checks Out Oklahoma's Pro Day

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — Martin Mayhew is a busy man. Just days after wrapping up the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, free agency started and kept the entire Lions organization busy. There were lots of moves...

1 day 11 hr ago

Fun with Lions salary information

Detoit Free Press — Ever wonder what the Lions pay their players and how it stacks up with the rest of the NFL? You can get an idea from the NFL salary database at usatoday.com/sports. Just know that the database is...

2 days ago
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Is Lilja too small to play left guard for Lions?

Detoit Free Press — An alert reader has made a good point regarding my last blog post: Ryan Lilja is only 290 pounds. That might not be enough size for the Lions, as desperate as they are to find a starting left...

2 days ago
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Steelers interested in bringing back Foote

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — Steelers interested in bringing back Foote That's interesting news, to say the least.

2 days ago
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Transactions Tracker: What the Lions Have Done in March So Far

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — The start of free agency has brought about a slew of stories ranging from rumors to trades to signings and to releases. In the past week alone, there have been over 40 stories posted on...

2 days ago
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Tom Kowalski: Lions Won't Pursue Lito Sheppard

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — The Lions have already made some moves to improve their secondary, but according to Tom Kowalski, don't expect anything to happen with Lito Sheppard . Contrary to a report that...

2 days ago
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Lions Officially Trade for Chris Houston

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — Multiple news outlets are reporting that the Lions have officially traded for Falcons cornerback Chris Houston . I guess whatever delay there may have been was resolved quickly, because...

2 days ago
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Lions Sign Jonathan Wade; Trade for Chris Houston Still Being Negotiated

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — Cornerback Jonathan Wade was set to visit the Lions today, and that visit must have went pretty well, because the team has reportedly signed the former Rams defensive back to a one-year...

2 days ago
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Lions should go after Lilja to play left guard

Detoit Free Press — The Lions should have a new target in free agency: Ryan Lilja. They have a huge hole at left guard. Coach Jim Schwartz said at the NFL scouting combine they need to find a starter and stabilize...

2 days ago
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Lions Make Roster Moves Involving Will Heller, Brian Clark, and Dewayne White

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — More photos » Andy King - AP Detroit Lions...

2 days ago
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Lions and Bears Interested in Lito Sheppard?

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — More photos » Bill Kostroun - AP FILE - In...

3 days ago
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Lions auctioning off Vanden Bosch Fathead for charity

Detoit Free Press — Can't wait to see Kyle Vanden Bosch in a Lions uniform? You can bid on a special, autographed Fathead of the team's new defensive end at detroitlions.com through March 16. Proceeds will go to...

3 days ago
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Zack Follett plays with Lions -- real Lions. This made my day. Check out more on Zack's official...

Pride of Detroit (Sean Yuille) — Zack Follett plays with Lions -- real Lions. This made my day. Check out more on Zack's official site .

3 days ago
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Vanden Bosch Likes Fellow ‘Husker Suh, Matt Bowen Acknowledges the Solid Job Done By the Lions Front Office

Detroit Lions Blog (Steve) — With a trade for DT Corey Williams already on the ledger, plus another in the works for CB Chris Houston, along with the free agent addition of Kyle Vanden Bosch, the Lions clearly have been...

3 days ago
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