Cliff Avril, DL, Detroit Lions

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Lions | Week 3 Inactives
Sun, 21 Sep 2008 12:26:33 -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, 4 Sep 2008 12:56:53 -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 13:10:28 -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 10:38:44 -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 12:47:31 -0700

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

Lions | Avril signs
Mon, 14 Jul 2008 13:46:35 -0700

The Detroit Lions announced Monday, July 14, that the team signed third-round draft pick DL Cliff Avril to a three-year deal. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Lions | Avril to participate in rookie minicamp
Fri, 2 May 2008 11:07:31 -0700

Philip Zaroo, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions DE Cliff Avril will participate in the team's rookie minicamp, which starts Friday, May 2, and ends Sunday, May 4.

Lions | Avril likely to play linebacker in the NFL
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 10:10:01 -0700

The Detroit Free Press reports Detroit Lions rookie DE/LB Cliff Avril, a third-round draft choice, played both linebacker and defensive end at Purdue but will probably play linebacker in the NFL. He is undersized to be an every down defensive end. Avril will need time to make the transition to linebacker at the next level.

49ers | Team could be targeting Avril
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:42:38 -0700

Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers could be targeting Purdue University DE Cliff Avril.

Dolphins | Team has closely studied Avril
Wed, 9 Apr 2008 18:03:17 -0700

Barry Jackson, of the Miami Herald, reports the Miami Dolphins have taken a close look at Purdue DE/LB Cliff Avril, but they have not yet scheduled a visit with him.

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