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Cliff Avril Fantasy Football News, Notes, Rumors and Statistics
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:14:17 -0800 Detroit Lions' officials spent most of the day Sunday, March 4, in negotiations with impending free-agent DL Cliff Avril's agent in hopes of finalizing a long-term deal. Talks are expected to resume Monday, March 5, prior to the deadline.
Mon, 05 Mar 2012 00:00:44 -0800 The Detroit Lions would prefer to sign DE Cliff Avril to a long-term deal over using their franchise tag on him, but the Lions may still be forced to tag Avril as their franchise player before the Monday, March 5, deadline. The one-year deal is worth about $10.6 million, but the Lions would rather tag Avril than play without him in 2012. He set career-highs with six forced fumbles and 11 sacks last season.
Sun, 04 Mar 2012 19:47:09 -0800 The Detroit Lions have reportedly been in talks with the agent for impending free-agent DL Cliff Avril most of the day Sunday, March 4.
Sat, 25 Feb 2012 13:01:30 -0800 Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said the team would like to re-sign impending free-agent DE Cliff Avril to a long-term extension and would like to avoid placing the franchise tag on him.
Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:00:03 -0800 Detroit Lions impending free-agent DL Cliff Avril said he will think about holding out of the offseason workout program if the team puts the franchise tag on him. "I don't want to be franchised," Avril said. "That's basically what I got last year. The (restricted free-agent) tender was basically the same thing. I just want security and longevity."
Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:30:15 -0800 Detroit Lions impending free-agent DL Cliff Avril said there are coaches from other teams who would love to have him. "I know a lot of guys I've played with … (said that) coaches have (said), 'Dang, (Avril) can play, wouldn't mind having him.'"
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:09:17 -0800 Detroit Lions impending free-agent DE Cliff Avril's agent said contract negotiations with the Lions are going slowly and the negotiations could worsen if they place the franchise tag on Avril.
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:12:15 -0800 Detroit Lions impending free-agent DE Cliff Avril said receiving the franchise tag this offseason could result in a holdout during training camp.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 23:03:48 -0800 If the Detroit Lions ends up using the franchise tag on DL Cliff Avril, it will have a price tag of $10.6 million. Between Avril, WR Calvin Johnson, QB Matthew Stafford and DL Ndamukong Suh, the four players would cost up to $61.624, according to league sources with knowledge of the situation.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:04:16 -0800 The Detroit Lions do not want to lose impending free-agent DL Cliff Avril, and they are prepared to use the franchise tag to keep him off the open market. Two people familiar with the negotiations said that's the likely outcome if Avril and the team cannot agree on a long-term deal before March 5. Avril said earlier in the month that he does not want to be tagged, and would prefer to sign a long-term deal.
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:14:53 -0800 Detroit Lions impending free-agent DL Cliff Avril said he will not take a hometown discount to remain with the team. "There's no such thing as a hometown discount in the NFL," Avril said. "Once you can't play anymore, they're going to let you go, so you definitely have to strike gold when you can."
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 14:59:51 -0800 Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said he doesn't anticipate the team making aggressive free-agent moves this offseason. The team is still trying to work out deals with DL Cliff Avril, OT Jeff Backus (biceps), LB Stephen Tulloch, CB Eric Wright and WR Calvin Johnson. Backus is reportedly recovering well from biceps surgery and is expected to be ready for training camp.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:51:52 -0800 Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said the team has had talks with the agents for impending free-agent QB Shaun Hill, OT Jeff Backus, DE Cliff Avril, LB Stephen Tulloch and CB Eric Wright but would not say how far along any of the talks were at this point.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:36:06 -0800 Detroit Lions impending free-agent DL Cliff Avril said he does not want the team to place the franchise tag on him this offseason. "I definitely don't want to be franchised," Avril said. "I mean, I've been in Detroit for four years, and I wouldn't mind being there for another couple more years or whatnot. The franchise tag kind of makes it a yearly thing, and you want security. You want to know you're going to be there for a couple years so your family can get comfortable." The Lions aren't prepared to use the tag on Avril, though, according to general manager Martin Mayhew.
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:26:46 -0800 Detroit Lions impending free-agent DL Cliff Avril said he is willing to make the move to linebacker in order to stay with the team next year. He started 12 games at strongside linebacker in college. However, it's unlikely the Lions use him as a full-time linebacker if he re-signs.
Fri, 13 Jan 2012 08:44:01 -0800 Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said he has no plans on using the franchise tag on impending free-agent DL Cliff Avril for now but acknowledged that could change. A person familiar with the negotiations said a new deal could be done before Avril hits the open market.
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:43:48 -0800 The Detroit Lions consider re-signing impending free-agent DE Cliff Avril a top priority this offseason. General manager Martin Mayhew said the team will not use the franchise tag on Arvil but there is a belief the two sides could reach an agreement before free agency.
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:03:29 -0800 The Detroit Lions will likely place the franchise tag on impending free-agent DL Cliff Avril, which will bump his salary up to around $10 million. However, Avril would prefer a long-term deal.
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:00:48 -0800 Detroit Lions impending free-agent DL Cliff Avril said he would like to re-sign with the team; however, he added that he is looking for the best possible deal as well. "It's all about if they want me to be here," Avril said. "I definitely want to be here, but I have to do the right thing for me and my family also. This doesn't roll around that often as far as trying to set yourself up and your family for the future, so it definitely has a lot to do with that."
Sun, 08 Jan 2012 15:16:21 -0800 Detroit Lions impending free-agent DE Cliff Avril said he would like to re-sign with the Lions but it is up to the team if they want him to sign him.
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 13:47:46 -0800 Detroit Lions DEs Cliff Avril (back) and Willie Young (ankle), DTs Nick Fairley (foot) and Corey Williams (hip), CBs Aaron Berry (shoulder), Chris Houston (hand, knee) and Alphonso Smith (foot) and FS Louis Delmas (knee) are listed as probable for the Wild Card playoff game. Avril, Williams and Young fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 6, while the others were limited.
Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:49:52 -0800 Detroit Lions DLs Cliff Avril (back), Corey Williams (hip) and Willie Young (ankle) practiced in full Thursday, Jan. 5.
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:55:52 -0800 Detroit Lions DLs Cliff Avril (back), Corey Williams (hip) and Willie Young (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:25:52 -0800 Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said Friday, Dec. 30, that DL Cliff Avril (back) is prototypical for the position because he has good speed and builds his power with speed, which makes him a terrific pass rusher. Avril's sack totals have increased in each of the past three seasons. "Cliff has taken steps each year along his career - No. 1 from productivity, but No. 2, just rounding out his game," Schwartz said. "He's played the run very well this year, you know, that's something that he had been working on the last couple years, and he's a complete player."
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:31:57 -0800 Detroit Lions DE Cliff Avril (back) and SS John Wendling (illness) are listed as probable for Week 17 and are expected to play. Avril fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 30, while Wendling did not practice.
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:57:08 -0800 Detroit Lions DL Cliff Avril (back) practiced in full Thursday, Dec. 29.
Wed, 28 Dec 2011 14:02:57 -0800 Detroit Lions DL Cliff Avril (back), CB Aaron Berry (shoulder) and DL Nick Fairley (foot) were limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 28.
Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:24:38 -0800 Detroit Lions DL Cliff Avril (hip) suffered an apparent hip injury in Week 16 against the San Diego Chargers.
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:20:21 -0800 Detroit Lions DL Cliff Avril and LB Stephen Tulloch were each fined $15,000 by the National Football League for horse collar tackles in Week 15 against the Oakland Raiders.
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:49:46 -0800 Detroit Lions DL Cliff Avril was fined $15,000 for his horse-collar tackle on Oakland Raiders QB Carson Palmer in Week 15.
Thu, 08 Dec 2011 07:35:53 -0800 Detroit Lions DL Cliff Avril said DL Ndamukong Suh is in good spirits following his highly publicized car accident. Avril said Suh is looking forward to rejoining the team after he serves the final game of his two-game suspension. "He's doing fine," Avril said. "We didn't talk about any of the things you think we talked about, that's for sure. I mean, that's my guy, we're friends. So I was just checking to see how he was doing, see what he's up to. But we didn't necessarily go into details about anything as far as what y'all want me to talk about."
Thu, 03 Nov 2011 06:33:23 -0700 The Detroit Lions have not started serious negotiations with DL Cliff Avril on a long-term contract extension. Avril is scheduled to become a free agent after the season. He is tied for the team lead in sacks (five) and forced fumbles (three). Avril would like to remain with the Lions.
Mon, 31 Oct 2011 07:37:35 -0700 A Detroit Lions defensive player said following the team's Week 8 win over the Denver Broncos that the defense became bored dominating QB Tim Tebow in the second half. "Can you believe '15'?" the anonymous defender asked. "Come on – that's embarrassing. I mean, it's a joke. We knew all week that if we brought any kind of defensive pressure, he couldn't do anything. In the second half it got boring out there. We were like, 'Come on – that's your quarterback? Seriously?'" DL Cliff Avril added, "As long as he felt our pressure, he was gonna make crazy decisions."
Fri, 14 Oct 2011 14:01:58 -0700 Detroit Lions DE Cliff Avril (elbow) and LBs DeAndre Levy (knee) and Stephen Tulloch (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Oct. 14. They are listed as probable for Week 6 and are expected to play.
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:39:05 -0700 Detroit Lions DL Cliff Avril (elbow), CB Aaron Berry (groin), WR Rashied Davis (foot), S Louis Delmas (abdomen), OT Jason Fox (foot), LB Douglas Hogue (hamstring), DL Lawrence Jackson (hamstring) and S Amari Spievey (hamstring) were limited in practice Thursday, Oct. 13.
Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:39:31 -0700 Detroit Lions DL Cliff Avril (elbow), FS Louis Delmas (abdomen), OT Jason Fox (foot), FS Vincent Fuller (elbow), LB Doug Hogue (hamstring), DL Lawrence Jackson (hamstring), SS Amari Spievey (hamstring) and LB Stephen Tulloch (ankle) were each listed as limited participants in practice Wednesday, Oct. 12.
Fri, 23 Sep 2011 17:22:36 -0700 Detroit Lions DL Cliff Avril (knee), WR Rashied Davis (hamstring), FS Louis Delmas (hip), LB DeAndre Levy (knee) and WR Maurice Stovall (hand) were each limited in practice Friday, Sept. 23. Davis, Levy and Stovall are questionable for Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings, while Avril and Delmas are considered probable.
Thu, 22 Sep 2011 14:53:43 -0700 Detroit Lions DL Cliff Avril (knee), WR Rashied Davis (hamstring), S Louis Delmas (hip), LB DeAndre Levy (knee) and WR Maurice Stovall (hand) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 22.
Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:43:42 -0700 Detroit Lions DL Cliff Avril (knee), WR Rashied Davis (hamstring), S Louis Delmas (hip), DL Nick Fairley (foot), OT Jason Fox (foot), LB DeAndre Levy (knee) and DL Kyle Vanden Bosch (undisclosed) did not practice Wednesday, Sept. 21.
Thu, 04 Aug 2011 11:05:02 -0700 Detroit Lions restricted free-agent DE Cliff Avril has signed his one-year tender offer. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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