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Fri, 29 Jul 2011 18:14:10 -0700
The Detroit Lions released LB Jordon Dizon and WR Bryant Johnson Friday, July 29.
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:42:21 -0700
The Detroit Lions will release LB Jordon Dizon.
Tue, 12 Jul 2011 23:26:17 -0700
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (knee) doesn't appear to fit into the team's plans, and the odds are stacked against him heading into 2011. He blew out his knee in the first preseason game last season.
Wed, 05 Jan 2011 19:49:40 -0800
The Detroit Lions are not expected to bring back LB Jordon Dizon (knee), reports Chris McCosky, of The Detroit News. Dizon blew out his knee in the first exhibition game this past season.
Sat, 21 Aug 2010 08:29:47 -0700
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (knee) has cleared waivers and has been placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2010 season, according to MLive.com's Tom Kowalski.
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:07:38 -0700
The Detroit Lions have placed LB Jordon Dizon (knee) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2010 season, according to MLive.com's Tom Kowalski.
Mon, 16 Aug 2010 08:41:06 -0700
The Detroit Lions are expected to place LB Jordon Dizon (knee) on Injured Reserve, reports John Niyo, of The Detroit News.
Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:18:21 -0700
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (knee) is expected to miss the entire 2010 season after suffering a knee injury in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 14, reports MLive.com's Tom Kowalski. Dizon told several people after the game that he would not return this season.
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 21:42:11 -0700
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (knee) may have a serious knee injury, according to head coach Jim Schwartz, reports The Associated Press.
Sat, 14 Aug 2010 15:03:29 -0700
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (leg) suffered a leg injury in the first half of the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 14, reports CBSSports.com.
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:45:38 -0700
Detroit Lions MLB DeAndre Levy (back) remained out of practice Thursday, Aug. 5, reports Chris McCosky, of The Detroit News. LBs Jordon Dizon and Vinny Ciurciu saw most of the work at middle linebacker in his place, while LB Isaiah Ekejiuba also saw some reps.
Sun, 11 Jul 2010 06:36:44 -0700
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon doesn't fit the Lions' new trend of size at the linebacker position, reports Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com. Dizon, 6-foot and 232 pounds, will have to compensate with consistency, playmaking ability and support against the pass. His name has not been mentioned as a potential replacement for Ernie Sims, who was traded earlier this year. The coaching staff also has an issue with his durability.
Tue, 08 Jun 2010 16:54:31 -0700
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon has been trying to learn to react less and think more this offseason, reports Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press. Dizon said, "A lot of people think way too much. They overthink, overanalyze, which makes them really slow and late to the play. But for me, I underthink. I see one thing, and I'm gone."
Sun, 16 May 2010 11:30:31 -0700
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon said he is not sure what his role on the defense will be this season, according to Tim Twentyman, of The Detroit News. "My role is undefined at this point," Dizon said. "We have a lot of competition. Good competition not only makes yourself better but the person in front of you and behind you better. It's good competition for the team, but as far as my role goes, I'm just here to compete and when I compete, I make everyone else better."
Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:56:52 -0800
Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions DT Grady Jackson, DL Andre Fluellen, DE Jason Hunter, DL Dewayne White, DL Landon Cohen, LB Larry Foote and LB Jordon Dizon are on the bubble to return to the team next season.
Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:31:34 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DE Dewayne White (ankle), LB Jordon Dizon (neck) and CB Brian Witherspoon (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 1. They are listed as probable for Week 17 and are expected to play.
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:33:31 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (neck) and DE Dewayne White (toe) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 31. He is expected to play in Week 17.
Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:22:31 -0800
Detroit Lions DT Joe Cohen (knee), DT Grady Jackson (knee), LB Jordon Dizon (neck), CB Phillip Buchanon (shoulder) and CB Brian Witherspoon (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 30.
Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:57:09 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (neck) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 25. He is listed as probable for Week 12.
Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:40:24 -0800
Packers.com reports Detroit Lions DL Joe Cohen (ankle), FS Louis Delmas (ankle), LB Jordon Dizon (neck), LB Zack Follett (neck), DL Grady Jackson (knee), OT Daniel Loper (back) and WR Derrick Williams (hip) were limited in practice Monday, Nov. 23.
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:42:00 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DT Grady Jackson (knee), CB Phillip Buchanon (knee), LB Jordon Dizon (neck), DE Jason Hunter (knee) and FS Ko Simpson (knee) were limited during practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to play.
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:56:07 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions CB Phillip Buchanon (knee), LB Jordon Dizon (neck), LB Larry Foote (knee), DE Jason Hunter (knee) and S Ko Simpson (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 19, but each are expected to play Week 11.
Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:26:43 -0800
Detroit Lions CB Phillip Buchanon (knee), LB Jordon Dizon (neck), LB Larry Foote (knee), DE Jason Hunter (knee), DT Grady Jackson (knee) and FS Ko Simpson (undisclosed) were limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:00:06 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DE Dewayne White (toe) and LB Jordon Dizon (neck) were limited during practice Friday, Nov. 13. They are listed as questionable for Week 10.
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:41:19 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DE Dewayne White (toe) and LB Jordon Dizon (neck) were limited during the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 12, but both are expected to play Week 10.
Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:33:20 -0800
Detroit Lions DT Joe Cohen (ankle), LB Jordon Dizon (neck), FB Jerome Felton (ankle), DE Jason Hunter (knee) and DT Grady Jackson (knee) were limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:55:06 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot) should be fine to play in Week 9.
Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:14:34 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot) and DT Sammie Hill (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 5. They are expected to play in Week 9.
Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:16:30 -0800
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot) and DL Sammie Hill (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 4.
Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:12:21 -0700
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot) and LB Ernie Sims (shoulder) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 30, while DT Grady Jackson (knee) did not participate. They are listed as probable for Week 8 and will play.
Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:29:40 -0700
Detroit Lions OT Gosder Cherilus (shoulder) LB Jordon Dizon (foot), LB Ernie Sims (shoulder) and DL Dewayne White (hamstring) all practiced in full Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:09:00 -0700
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot) and LB Ernie Sims (shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Oct. 16. They are listed as questionable for Week 6.
Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:23:40 -0700
Updating a previous report, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot), TE Casey FitzSimmons (thigh) and FB Jerome Felton (shoulder) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 15. They are expected to play in Week 6.
Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:59:32 -0700
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot), DT Grady Jackson (knee) and LB Ernie Sims (shoulder) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:50:03 -0700
John Niyo, of The Detroit news, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon will start the team's preseason finale Thursday, Sept. 3, in place of LB Ernie Sims (ribs).
Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:00:47 -0700
CBSSports.com reports Detroit Lions WR Bryant Johnson (leg), WR John Standeford (undisclosed), TE Casey FitzSimmons (ankle), TE Jake Nordin (undisclosed), OT Lydon Murtha (undisclosed), OG Kirk Barton (undisclosed), LB Jordon Dizon (undisclosed), CB Keith Smith (groin) and S Louis Delmas (knee) missed the team's practice Sunday, Aug. 9.
Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:04:42 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions TE Casey FitzSimmons (ankle), WR Bryant Johnson (leg), CB Keith Smith (groin), OT Lydon Murtha (undisclosed), WR Dennis Northcutt (undisclosed), TE Jake Nordin (undisclosed), RB Maurice Morris (undisclosed), LB Jordon Dizon (undisclosed), FS Daniel Bullocks (undisclosed), and WR John Standeford (undisclosed) did not participate in morning practice Friday, Aug. 7.
Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:02:20 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit lions LB Jordon Dizon and WR John Standeford sat out the team's afternoon practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
Sat, 30 May 2009 14:42:27 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports the Detroit Lions have been impressed with how LB Jordon Dizon has performed in the nickel defense during practices this offseason.
Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:12:03 -0700
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Cody Spencer will see time at middle linebacker during the team's minicamp this weekend. LB Jordon Dizon will play at middle linebacker in nickel situations during the minicamp.
Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:06:41 -0700
John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon wants to be at 230 pounds for the 2009 NFL season after being 223 pounds during his rookie year. He said the team wants him to put on about five pounds but he said it is important he also keeps his speed, instincts and feet moving with additional weight. It is unknown where he fits into the Lions' linebackers, but it appears likely as a backup on the outside.
Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:12:03 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Lions have placed LB Jordon Dizon (hamstring) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2008 season.
Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:36:57 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (hamstring) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Dec. 23. Head coach Rod Marinelli said Dizon is considered doubtful for Week 17.
Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:36:48 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (hamstring) is doubtful for the team's Week 17 game, according to head coach Rod Marinelli. He is not expected to play in the game.
Fri, 07 Nov 2008 10:41:22 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (hamstring) participated in practice Friday, Nov. 7. He is listed as probable for the team's Week 10 game and will be available to play.
Thu, 06 Nov 2008 12:22:30 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (hamstring) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 6, and is expected to play in Week 10.
Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:15:56 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (hamstring) was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 5, but he is expected to play in Week 10.
Mon, 03 Nov 2008 08:37:54 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (hamstring) did not play in the team's Week 9 game because of a hamstring injury. His status for Week 10 is uncertain.
Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:32:48 -0700
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 31. He has been ruled out of the team's Week 9 game.
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:48:15 -0700
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (hamstring) missed the team's practice Thursday, Oct. 30, and he appears unlikely to play in Week 9.