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| Lions sign Bollinger; Stanton has surgery |
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09/01/2009 |
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| Allen Park, MI (MySportsbook) - The Detroit Lions signed quarterback Brooks Bollinger on Tuesday after also revealing that signal-caller Drew Stanton visited noted sports surgeon Dr. James Andrews for an arthroscopic procedure. Stanton hurt his knee during Saturday's preseason game against Indianapolis. In addition to Stanton's injury, Daunte Culpepper needed eight stitches to close a minor cut on his toe after an accident at his home on Saturday. The injury is not considered serious, but he did not pract |
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| Lions edge Colts |
NFL Football |
08/29/2009 |
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| Detroit, MI (MySportsbook) - Drew Stanton threw a touchdown and a two-point conversion late in the fourth quarter to help the Detroit Lions take an 18-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts in preseason action. Daunte Culpepper started under center for Detroit and went 7-for-12 for 67 yards and a score. Matthew Stafford went 13-of-19 for 160 yards and an interception, while Kevin Smith had eight carries for 50 yards for the Lions, who have won two of their three preseason games. Calvin Johnson had four catche |
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| Browns use big first quarter to down Lions |
NFL Football |
08/22/2009 |
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| Cleveland, OH (MySportsbook) - Jamal Lewis and James Davis both ran for a touchdown, as the Cleveland Browns used a strong first quarter to defeat the Detroit Lions, 27-10. Cleveland quarterback Derek Anderson threw for 130 yards and an interception on 8-of-13 attempts. Davis, a rookie out of Clemson, rushed for 116 yards on 12 carries, including an 81-yard TD. Matthew Stafford started under center for Detroit, and his first pass attempt would serve as a prelude to his difficult outing. The top pick in th |
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| Lions K Hanson has surgery |
NFL Football |
08/18/2009 |
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| Detroit, MI (MySportsbook) - Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson underwent knee surgery Tuesday morning. The Detroit Free Press reported that coach Jim Schwartz was optimistic that the veteran booter would not miss much time, while also reporting that the club did not reveal which knee was affected. The club signed kicker Swayze Waters, who will be given kicking duties for the Lions' next preseason contest at Cleveland on Saturday. |
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| Lions sign OG Metcalf and WR Looker |
NFL Football |
08/17/2009 |
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| Allen Park, MI (MySportsbook) - The Detroit Lions signed offensive guard Terrence Metcalf and wide receiver Dane Looker on Monday. To make room on the roster for the two, the team released offensive tackle Kirk Barton and wide receiver Bobby Sippio. A seven-year veteran, all with Chicago, Metcalf has appeared in 84 games and started 25 of those. He was cut by Chicago in March. Last season Metcalf appeared in just six games, as he was suspended by the league for four contests after violating the league's s |
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| Lions sign DT Shaun Smith |
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08/11/2009 |
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| Allen Park, MI (MySportsbook) - The Detroit Lions signed defensive tackle Shaun Smith Tuesday, one day after losing veteran lineman Jared DeVries to a season-ending injury. Smith was waived by the Browns on Saturday after spending the last two seasons in Cleveland. He played in 11 games last season, starting five, and recorded 36 tackles. The previous year he started 11 of 15 games with two sacks and 62 stops. "He's been a two-gapper for the last few years in Cleveland. Obviously his size fits what we're |
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| Detroit Lions 2009 Season Preview |
NFL Football |
08/10/2009 |
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| (MySportsbook) - While the Detroit Lions and much of their beleaguered fan base grappled with the question of quarterback during the team's ill-fated 0-16 season, the defense was somewhat quietly giving up the second- most points in NFL history. Likewise, as the team and its supporters wring their hands over whether Daunte Culpepper or Matthew Stafford gets the nod as opening-day signal-caller in 2009, new head coach Jim Schwartz continues to tinker with the other side of the ball, the one that arguably n |
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| Lions lose DE DeVries to ruptured Achillies' tendon |
NFL Football |
08/10/2009 |
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| Allen Park, MI (MySportsbook) - The Detroit Lions lost veteran defensive end Jared DeVries to a season-ending injury Monday after the 11-year pro ruptured his Achillies' tendon. The injury occurred during the Lions' full-padded morning practice, although, head coach Jim Schwartz indicated it was a non-contact injury. DeVries has spent his entire professional career as a member of the Lions. The 33-year-old Iowa product started 10 games in 2008 and recorded a career-high 45 tackles with two sacks and one f |
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| Lions sign three draft picks, including Pettigrew |
NFL Football |
07/31/2009 |
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| Allen Park, MI (MySportsbook) - The Detroit Lions signed three draft picks on Friday, including tight end Brandon Pettigrew, a first-round selection. The team's second first-round pick and 20th overall, Pettigrew was signed to a five-year deal. Considered to be one of the most complete tight ends of the draft, Pettigrew played for Oklahoma State, where he had 112 receptions for 1,450 yards and nine touchdowns. He was the first Cowboy tight end to total over 100 receptions for his career and averaged over |
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| Lions sign draft pick Delmas |
NFL Football |
07/30/2009 |
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| Allen Park, MI (MySportsbook) - The Detroit Lions signed second-round pick Louis Delmas to a four-year contract on Thursday. Detroit selected the former Western Michigan safety with the first pick in the second round (33rd overall). Delmas recorded a career-high 111 tackles to lead the Broncos last season. He also had four interceptions, returning one for a touchdown. |
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