Cliff Avril, DL, Detroit Lions

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Lions | Avril working at both end spots
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:00:48 -0700

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DE Cliff Avril has been working at left and right defensive end during practice Wednesday, June 24.

Lions | Avril working on getting bigger
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:21:15 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions DE Cliff Avril is working on getting better but must add bulk and strength without sacrificing his quickness and athleticism.

Lions | Avril expected to start
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:16:15 -0700

Updating a previous report, Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions DE Cliff Avril is expected to start at right defensive end this season because he is younger and has a greater upside then DE Dewayne White.

Lions | Avril, D. White to compete for RDE job
Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:20:08 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions DE Cliff Avril and DE Dewayne White will compete for the starting right defensive end job.

Lions | White misses practice Wednesday
Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:20:53 -0800

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DE Dewayne White (calf) missed the team's practice Wednesday, Dec. 3, and did running on the side instead. He is doubtful for Week 14 against the Minnesota Vikings. DE Cliff Avril will likely start at right end in place of White if he is unable to play. DE Corey Smith would also rotate in.

Lions | Week 3 Inactives
Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:26:56 -0700

The Detroit Lions have declared DL Andre Fluellen, DL Cliff Avril, OG Damion Cook, QB Drew Stanton, LB Jordon Dizon, DL Landon Cohen, OL Manuel Ramirez, CB Ramzee Robinson inactive for Week 3.

Lions | Avril may dress Week 1
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:57:16 -0700

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DL Cliff Avril may be active for Week 1.

Lions | Avril injured Saturday
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:10:51 -0700

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DE Cliff Avril (back) suffered a back injury during the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 23.

Lions | Avril improving
Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:39:07 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions DL Cliff Avril has continued to improve during the team's training camp. He has shown great speed on the outside as a pass rusher. Head coach Rod Marinelli has been impressed with Avril's success in team drills. Avril has been used mostly on the right side during the team's practices.

Lions | Avril a potential pass-rush specialist?
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:47:54 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions rookie DE Cliff Avril could make an impact as a situational rusher.

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