Cliff Avril Detroit Lions Defensive Line Ht: 6.3 | Wt: 260

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Week By Week

Year	Tm	G	Tackles	Assists	Def Sacks	Intercept	Int TD	Fum Rec	Fum TD
2008	DET	15	22	5	5.00	0	0	1	0
2009	DET	15	40	14	5.50	0	0	0	0
2010	DET	13	31	9	7.50	0	0	0	0
2011	DET	16	36	7	11.00	1	1	3	1
Average:			32	9	7	0	0	1	0
Total:			129	35	29	1	1	4	1

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Lions | Money an issue in Cliff Avril talks

Thu, 24 May 2012 08:28:55 -0700

The Detroit Lions and franchise free-agent DL Cliff Avril are not near reaching a deal. In fact, the sides are separated by roughly $2 million per year on Avril's worth, according to sources with knowledge of the situation. The player's side is looking for something with a yearly average exceeding the $10,605 million attached to the tender, over four years, which would top $42 million, with more than half of it guaranteed.

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| Source: NFL Network - Albert Breer

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Lions | No progress in talks with Cliff Avril

Sun, 06 May 2012 14:07:17 -0700

The Detroit Lions have not made any progress in contract extension talks with franchise free-agent DE Cliff Avril.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Carlos Monarrez

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Lions | Cliff Avril can take part in workouts if waiver signed

Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:51:28 -0700

Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said franchise free-agent DE Cliff Avril could participate in offseason workouts if he is willing to sign an injury waiver that would protect the team.

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| Source: The Detroit News - Chris McCosky

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Lions | No movement in talks with Cliff Avril

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:18:41 -0700

The Detroit Lions have not made much progress in long-term contract talks with franchise free-agent DE Cliff Avril. Avril does not have plans to sign his tender offer but will be in town when offseason workouts begin in case an agreement is reached.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

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Lions | Still working on signing Cliff Avril to long-term deal

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:49:04 -0700

Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said the team has been working on trying to sign franchise free-agent DE Cliff Avril to a long-term contract but they have also been working on other things this offseason. Avril is not expected to sign his franchise tender before the start of offseason workouts and may miss the team's minicamp.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

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Lions | No long-term deal for Cliff Avril?

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 06:46:24 -0700

The Detroit Lions remain far apart in negotiations with franchise free-agent DL Cliff Avril, and as of now, the odds of locking up Avril long-term this offseason are very slim.

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| Source: MLive.com - Anwar Richardson

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Lions | Talks continue with Cliff Avril

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 10:06:13 -0700

The Detroit Lions continue conversations with free-agent DE Cliff Avril, the team's franchise player, about a long-term contract.

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| Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman

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Lions | Had interest in Mario Williams

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:35:14 -0700

The Detroit Lions had a strong interest in pursuing free-agent DE/OLB Mario Williams (Texans), but putting the franchise tag on DE Cliff Avril has taken them out of the running due to a lack of salary cap space.

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| Source: MLive.com

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Lions | Cliff Avril happy with tag but wants long-term deal

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:24:09 -0800

Detroit Lions franchise free-agent DE Cliff Avril said he is fortunate to receive the franchise tag but hopes to receive a long-term contract from the team in the near future. The two sides will have until July 15 to agree on a long-term deal.

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| Source: DetroitLions.com - Chrissie Wywrot

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Lions | Cliff Avril receives franchise tag

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 08:19:53 -0800

The Detroit Lions have placed the franchise tag on impending free-agent DL Cliff Avril, according to a league source.

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| Source: NFL Network - Jason La Canfora

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