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Sun, 01 Jul 2012 11:48:37 -0700
Free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper (Lions) said he does not expect to play again and has moved on with his life. "As far as me playing, I think I am done,'' Culpepper said. "That part of my book is closed. The next chapter is, I have kids and I will be coaching them."
Tue, 16 Aug 2011 21:50:38 -0700
San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh said Tuesday, Aug. 16, that even though the team did not offer free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper (UFL) after his workout, that option is still not off the table. "I wouldn't rule that out," Harbaugh said.
Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:56:16 -0700
Free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper (Lions) worked out for the San Francisco 49ers Monday, Aug. 15, but did not sign a contract.
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:03:10 -0700
Updating a previous report, the San Francisco 49ers are expected to sign free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper (Lions) to a one-year contract.
Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:55:29 -0700
The San Francisco 49ers will work out free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper (Lions) Monday, Aug. 15.
Mon, 07 Jun 2010 08:19:56 -0700
Unrestricted free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper (Lions) has signed with the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League, reports Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Tue, 18 May 2010 11:07:18 -0700
Free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper (Lions) is close to signing with the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the UFL, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The deal will make Culpepper one of the marquee names in the league.
Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:15:27 -0700
Allen Wilson, of The Buffalo News, reports free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper (Lions) would be interested in signing with the Buffalo Bills. "I would love to play for them," Culpepper said Tuesday, March 23. "It would be great to have a chance to go up there and compete. All I need is the opportunity. Buffalo, give me a call."
Tue, 23 Mar 2010 07:29:18 -0700
Adam Schefter, of ESPN, reports via Twitter that Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said he has not seen free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper (Lions) play in a long time when asked to comment about the quarterback.
Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:45:56 -0800
Kevin Seifert, of ESPN.com, reports Detroit Lions impending free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper will seek other offers during the offseason but it is possible that he re-signs with the Lions if he does not find what he is looking for in free agency.
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:25:19 -0800
Updating previous reports, Joe Fortenbaugh, of the National Football Post, reports the Detroit Lions are not interested in re-signing impending free-agent QB Daunte Culpepper and there is very little chance he will return to the team, according to a source.
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 09:01:57 -0800
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper, who is an impending free agent, said that he would be open to re-signing with the team during the offseason. General manager Martin Mayhew did not rule out the possibility of re-signing Culpepper.
Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:44:35 -0800
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said the Lions could re-sign QB Daunte Culpepper during the offseason.
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:54:29 -0800
Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper is unlikely to return to the team in 2010. The Lions will likely bring in a veteran quarterback to compete for the No. 2 quarterback job next season.
Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:21:46 -0800
John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper, LB Vinny Ciurciu, OT Damion Cook, TE Casey FitzSimmons, TE Will Heller, LB Larry Foote, CB Anthony Henry, CB William James, OT Jon Jansen, S Marquand Manuel and QB Patrick Ramsey will be unrestricted free agents this offseason.
Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:04:48 -0800
The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper went 23-for-34 for 262 yards, two touchdowns and one interception in Week 17.
Sun, 03 Jan 2010 08:51:47 -0800
John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper will start. In addition, OG Daniel Loper will start at left guard.
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:11:08 -0800
John Niyo, of the Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper sounds like he is expecting to start in Week 17. Culpepper worked with the first-team offense during practice Wednesday, Dec. 30. Head coach Jim Schwartz has not named the start for the game.
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:32:21 -0800
John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper took the first-team repetitions in the early portion of practice open to the media Wednesday, Dec. 30, over QB Drew Stanton, who struggled in Week 16. Head coach Jim Schwartz said he will leave open the possibility of splitting the first-team reps between Culpepper and Stanton this week.
Mon, 28 Dec 2009 19:26:11 -0800
Carlos Monarrez, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said the only factor for deciding his starting quarterback for Week 17 is winning. Schwartz has not said whether QB Drew Stanton or QB Daunte Culpepper would start the game. Schwartz said, "So the decisions we'll make will be based on where we are offensively, what gives us the best chance to win this game. It won't have anything to do with finding out about players further on down the line and everything else. That hasn't been part of the M.O. from the beginning here, and it won't be."
Mon, 28 Dec 2009 13:19:00 -0800
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz has not said if QB Drew Stanton or QB Daunte Culpepper will start in Week 17.
Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:45:47 -0800
The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions QB Drew Stanton was 11-for-21 for 130 yards with three interceptions Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers. He was replaced n the fourth quarter by QB Daunte Culpepper, who finished 7-for-12 for 51 yards.
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:46:13 -0800
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz would not say if QB Daunte Culpepper or QB Drew Stanton will start in Week 16. Schwartz would not rule out QB Matthew Stafford (shoulder) for Week 16 but said his should is definitely still a concern.
Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:42:06 -0800
The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper was 6-for-12 for 64 yards with an interception Week 15. QB Drew Stanton replaced Culpepper in the second half and was 10-for-19 for 72 yards with an interception, but he did have a one-yard touchdown run in the game.
Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:33:23 -0800
Carlos Monarrez, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper will start the team's Week 15 game with QB Matthew Stafford (shoulder) injured.
Wed, 16 Dec 2009 14:02:13 -0800
Chrissie Wywrot, of DetroitLions.com, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (shoulder) is unlikely to play in Week 15, according to head coach Jim Schwartz. "He's probably in the same boat that he was," Schwartz said. "He's making progress. We'll see, but he's not likely to play, but things can change, but he's not likely to play. His status really hasn't changed. He's still making progress. He's getting a little better but he's still a ways away." QB Daunte Culpepper would start in Stafford's place.
Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:00:20 -0800
The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper went 16-for-34 for 135 yards and two interceptions in Week 14.
Wed, 09 Dec 2009 11:23:03 -0800
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz has named QB Daunte Culpepper as the starting quarterback for Week 14.
Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:08:06 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper was upset that the Lions started QB Matthew Stafford (shoulder) in Week 12 instead of him. Culpepper initially did not warm up before the game but eventually went on the field after an animated conversation with general manager Martin Mayhew. "Daunte's a competitor. He wants to be out there. We want backups that want to be out there. I'd much rather have that situation with Daunte than a guy that just tips his cap and says, 'Fine.' He still views himself as a starting quarterback, and rightfully so. But Matt's our starter, and when he's healthy enough, he'll be out there," head coach Jim Schwartz said.
Thu, 26 Nov 2009 10:04:22 -0800
Pam Oliver, of FOX Sports, reports Detroit Lions backup QB Daunte Culpepper appeared disappointed after he did not start the team's Thanksgiving Day game against the Green Bay Packers Thursday, Nov. 26. Culpepper was expected to start after QB Matthew Stafford (knee, shoulder) was listed as doubtful for the game and missed practice during the week. When asked about the situation, Culpepper told Oliver he did not want to talk about it.
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:18:54 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper would start in Week 12 if QB Matthew Stafford (shoulder) were not able to play.
Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:53:58 -0700
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Daunte Culpepper (knee), FS Ko Simpson (hamstring), DL Dewayne White (hamstring) and DL Sammie Hill (ankle) all returned to practice Tuesday, Oct. 27.
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 13:00:13 -0700
Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper (hamstring) left the team's Week 6 game in the third quarter because of a hamstring injury.
Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:18:34 -0700
Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper, who hit six of 14 passes for 48 yards with an interception, has been benched in favor of QB Drew Stanton against the Green Bay Packers.
Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:01:29 -0700
George Sipple, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) will be a game-time decision for Week 6, according to head coach Jim Schwartz. "We'll lean on our injury report and then we'll make a decision Sunday morning of what we're going to do. I actually will announce our decision Sunday morning," Schwartz said. QB Daunte Culpepper will start if Stafford is unable to play.
Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:05:04 -0700
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz reiterated Monday, Oct. 12, that QB Matthew Stafford (knee) remains the team's starting quarterback. However, Stafford's status for Week 6 remains uncertain with a knee injury. Schwartz said the team would see how much Stafford practices and how his knee progresses throughout the week. Stafford does not necessarily need to be 100 percent, but must be mobile enough to escape trouble and protect himself. If he can't play, QB Daunte Culpepper would start.
Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:41:13 -0700
Updating previous reports, Kara Henderson, of the NFL Network, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper will start Week 5 in place of QB Matthew Stafford (knee).
Fantasy Tip: Despite his Week 5 starting status, Culpepper still shouldn't make his way into your fantasy lineup this week against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:11:31 -0700
Tim Twentyman, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan said he will not necessarily change his play calling if QB Daunte Culpepper starts in Week 5. Linehan said he would call more plays Culpepper was comfortable with during the game.
Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:12:12 -0700
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper is expected to start in Week 5. Culpepper may not throw many down the field passes during the game based on his preseason performances.
Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:20:55 -0700
ESPN.com reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper worked with the first-team offense during practice Wednesday, Oct. 7.
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 16:05:58 -0700
SportsTicker reports Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford (knee) twisted his right knee during the team's Week 4 game. QB Daunte Culpepper replaced Stafford, who will undergo more tests in Detroit.
Sun, 04 Oct 2009 12:57:44 -0700
Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper has replaced QB Matthew Stafford (knee) in the starting lineup against the Chicago Bears.
Wed, 09 Sep 2009 06:13:01 -0700
Carlos Monarrez, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper issued a statement Tuesday, Sept. 8, in support of head coach Jim Schwartz's decision to start QB Matthew Stafford. "My position is that if you want to be the best you have to beat the best," Culpepper said in the statement. "Coach Schwartz gave me a fair opportunity to compete for the starting job and now the decision has been made that Matt is the best quarterback in Detroit. I support the decision and I am ready to settle into my role. Matt is a great guy and a talented young quarterback. I am confident that he will lead this team to plenty of victories in Detroit for a long time to come. I look forward to helping Matt in that mission in any way that I can this year."
Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:25:06 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports there was a bittersweet feeling in the Detroit Lions' locker room following the team's decision to start QB Matthew Stafford in Week 1. Although players recognize Stafford's talent and potential, the veterans have grown fond of QB Daunte Culpepper and respect the strides he made throughout the offseason. The veterans felt bad for Culpepper that he did not win the starting job.
Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:59:19 -0700
John Niyo, of the Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper will not play in the team's preseason finale Thursday, Sept. 3.
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:13:16 -0700
The Detroit Lions have announced QB Daunte Culpepper (toe) will be a game-time decision for the team's final preseason game Thursday, Sept. 3.
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:35:22 -0700
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper's (toe) status for the team's final preseason game Thursday, Sept. 3, is uncertain.
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 11:26:36 -0700
Tim Twentyman, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper (toe) was absent from practice Tuesday, Sept. 1, because of soreness related to the eight stitches he received on a toe over the weekend. Head coach Jim Schwartz has not yet ruled Culpepper out of the team's preseason finale.
Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:35:17 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions QB Daunte Culpepper (toe) suffered a minor cut on his toe at his house Saturday, Aug. 29, and his status for the team's final preseason game Thursday, Sept. 3, is uncertain. Culpepper required stitches for the cut, but the injury is not considered serious.
Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:22:51 -0700
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said QB Daunte Culpepper is "doing a good job keeping himself alive" in the battle for the team's starting quarterback job. "Obviously the weight loss has helped his game and it's got him back to being a quarterback again where he can avoid the rush and keep plays alive, and make plays downfield," Schwartz said. He added that Culpepper has been solid and very, very consistent all the way back to when the team started their OTAs right through the preseason. Culpepper said he is feeling great. "I honestly feel like I felt before I got hurt... finally. It has taken some years, but I do feel like I did before I got hurt. Hopefully I can continue to make plays like that when need be. It feels great," Culpepper said of his health.
