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Fri, 15 Nov 2013 16:42:38 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley has been fined $15,750 for throwing an opponent to the ground during the team's Week 10 game. DE Willie Young has also been fined $15,750 for roughing the passer.

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| Source: NFL Network - Ian Rapoport

Fri, 20 Sep 2013 14:52:54 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) was limited during practice Friday, Sept. 20, and is listed as questionable for Week 3.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Thu, 19 Sep 2013 15:39:48 -0700

Detroit Lions S Louis Delmas (knee), DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) and OG Rob Sims (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Sept. 19.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 13:49:05 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (knee) and OG Rob Sims (knee) were limited in practice Wednesday, Sept. 18.

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| Source: DetroitLions.com

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 09:49:37 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) was participating during the media-access portion of practice Wednesday, Sept. 18.

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| Source: The Detroit News - Josh Katzenstein

Wed, 18 Sep 2013 08:54:04 -0700

Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas (knee), Patrick Edwards (ankle), OT Jason Fox (groin) and Don Carey (hamstring) are not practicing Wednesday, Sept. 18. DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) was limited, and WR Ryan Broyles (knee) was on the field early.

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| Source: The Oakland Press - Paula Pasche

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 11:22:35 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) is still considered day-to-day, and his status for Week 3 will be determined by how much he progresses during the week. Fairley did not play in the team's Week 2 game because of the injury.

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| Source: The Oakland Press - Paula Pasche

Sun, 15 Sep 2013 11:30:38 -0700

The Detroit Lions have declared DL Nick Fairley, RB Mikel Leshoure, WR Ryan Broyles, OT Jason Fox, FS Don Carey, QB Kellen Moore and OG Leroy Harris inactive for Week 2.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Sat, 14 Sep 2013 18:29:53 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) is expected to play Week 2 even though he is listed as questionable for the game.

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| Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal

Fri, 13 Sep 2013 13:27:54 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) was limited in practice Friday, Sept. 13, and is questionable for Week 2.

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| Source: DetroitLions.com

Fri, 13 Sep 2013 08:41:44 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) and LB Ashlee Palmer (ankle) returned to practice Friday, Sept. 13.

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| Source: The Oakland Press - Paula Pasche

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 13:48:34 -0700

Detroit Lions S Don Carey (hamstring), DT Nick Fairley (shoulder), OT Jason Fox (groin) and LB Ashlee Palmer (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 12.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Thu, 12 Sep 2013 08:43:31 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder), OT Jason Fox (groin) and FS Don Carey (hamstring) are out of practice Thursday, Sept. 12.

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| Source: The Oakland Press - Paula Pasche

Wed, 11 Sep 2013 13:15:51 -0700

Detroit Lions S Don Carey (hamstring), DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) and OT Jason Fox (groin) all did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 11.

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| Source: DetroitLions.com

Tue, 20 Aug 2013 17:58:11 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (undisclosed) was seen limping during practice Tuesday, Aug. 20, but he was able to stay on the field and finish practice.

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| Source: MLive.com - Justin Rogers

Fri, 02 Aug 2013 18:15:48 -0700

The Detroit Lions offensive line had a good day in one-on-one pass rush drills Friday, Aug. 2. OG Rob Sims shut down DT Nick Fairley on both snaps, OT Jason Fox did well against DE Ronnell Lewis, OG Larry Warford shut down DT Jimmy Saddler-McQueen and OT Riley Reiff looked good against both DEs Ezekiel Ansah and Braylon Broughton.

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| Source: MLive.com - Justin Rogers

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 19:40:45 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz has been impressive by the weight loss of DT Nick Fairley during the offseason. "He's really impressive from where he left here at the end of minicamp to his report. You know people make TV shows about Extreme Makeover and stuff like that and I like where he is right now. He's worked very hard in five weeks or six weeks - whatever it was where he was gone and reported in good shape," Schwartz said Friday, July 26. "His weight was done and he just needs to stay on that track."

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| Source: ESPN - Adam Schefter

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:53:44 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley said he and DT Ndamukong Suh are the most dangerous defensive tackle tandem in the league heading into 2013. "Of course," Fairley said. "We're going to give guys trouble, man. It's like pick your poison this year with our defensive line. You cannot come in and double-team Ndamukong and you can't come in and double-team me."

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| Source: NFL.com - Gregg Rosenthal

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 21:40:52 -0700

The Detroit Lions are counting on DL Nick Fairley to be a major difference maker along the defensive line, and they need him to stay healthy. The team lost DE Cliff Avril (Seahawks) and DL Sammie Hill (Titans) to free agency, and DL Kyle Vanden Bosch was released in a cost-cutting move.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Sat, 09 Mar 2013 18:46:33 -0800

The Detroit Lions would like free-agent DT Sammie Hill (Lions) back, and they really like his skillset and value him in the rotation. However, he is getting interest from some other teams and the Lions aren't in a position to match a multimillion per-year offer for Hill to come back as a backup behind DLs Nick Fairley and Ndamukong Suh.

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| Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:13:49 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) was placed on Injured Reserve.

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| Source: MLive.com - Anwar Richardson

Sun, 16 Dec 2012 11:51:45 -0800

The Detroit Lions have declared TE Brandon Pettigrew, OT Corey Hilliard, OT Jason Fox, QB Kellen Moore, DL Nick Fairley, SS Ricardo Silva, DL Ronnell Lewis inactive for Week 15.

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Fri, 14 Dec 2012 14:14:37 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) did not practice Friday, Dec. 14, and is doubtful for Week 15.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:14:21 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 13.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:54:15 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) is not taking part in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:19:08 -0800

Detroit Lions S Louis Delmas (knee), DT Nick Fairley (shoulder), CB Chris Houston (hamstring) and CB Jacob Lacey (foot, Achilles') did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 12.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 14:18:58 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Ndamukong Suh played in every defensive snap in the team's Week 14 game, with the Green Bay Packers running only 53 offensive plays in the contest. His extended workload was due in part to DE Corey Williams' (knee) absence. DT Nick Fairley played 33 snaps and DT Sammie Hill played 24 snaps.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 13:05:39 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) is undergoing tests on the shoulder injury he suffered in Week 14.

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| Source: The Oakland Press - Paula Pasche

Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:26:55 -0800

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham is very happy with what he's seeing from DTs Nick Fairley and Ndamukong Suh this season. "I've never seen two guys do things they've done the last two or three weeks," Cunningham said.

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| Source: ProFootballWeekly.com

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:50:00 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley is the eighth player to be fined for an illegal hit on Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck this season following a horse-collar infraction in Week 13.

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| Source: The Indianapolis Star - Phil Richards

Sat, 08 Dec 2012 08:41:52 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley has been fined $15,750 for a horse-collar tackle in Week 13.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:04:47 -0800

Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (hamstring), CBs Chris Houston (ankle) and Jacob Lacey (foot, Achilles') and DT Nick Fairley (quadriceps) are all expected to play in Week 14.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:23:04 -0800

Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus (hamstring), S Louis Delmas (knee), DT Nick Fairley (quadriceps), CB Chris Houston (ankle), CB Jacob Lacey (foot, Achilles') and DT Corey Williams (knee) are questionable for Week 14. Delmas and Williams did not practice Friday, Dec. 7, while the others were limited.

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| Source: DetroitLions.com

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 13:54:26 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (quadriceps) and DT Corey Williams (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 6.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 09:14:39 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Corey Williams (knee) and DT Nick Fairley (quadriceps) were not at practice Thursday, Dec. 6.

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| Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman

Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:48:34 -0800

Detroit Lions T Jeff Backus (hamstring) and DT Nick Fairley (quadriceps) were both limited in practice Wednesday, Dec. 5.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 15:34:02 -0800

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said DT Nick Fairley (thigh) suffered a thigh injury in Week 13 that kept him off the field at the end of the game. Fairley may be limited during practice this week but the injury is not considered serious.

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| Source: KFFL.com

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 08:20:24 -0800

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (illness) is starting in the team's Week 12 game.

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| Source: DetroitLions.com - Tim Twentyman

Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:01:39 -0800

Detroit Lions S Louis Delmas (knee), DT Nick Fairley (illness), CB Drayton Florence (concussion), CB Jacob Lacey (foot) and DT Corey Williams (knee, illness) are questionable for Week 12. Florence was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21, while the others did not practice.

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| Source: DetroitLions.com

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:37:41 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley needs to step up in his team's game Saturday, Aug. 25. After recovering from injuries in his rookie year, Fairley should be ready to take the next step. "He struggled early when we started camp and he's starting to get into shape," defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham said this week.

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| Source: The Oakland Press - Paula Pasche

Thu, 23 Aug 2012 08:20:08 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley has been having a quiet preseason with just three tackles through two preseason games. The team is looking for more overall from Fairley. "The biggest problem for him, he's going to have to grow up fast and be consistent," defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham said. "In that position, you can't have a part-time guy, and I'm talking about through the game, because if the offensive line smells blood, they're going to go get him."

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 10:09:22 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (undisclosed) was limping around during practice Tuesday, Aug. 14, but head coach Jim Schwartz said it wasn't related to Fairley's foot injury last year. DE Kyle Vanden Bosch (knee), OT Jeff Backus (back), LB Stephen Tulloch (knee), DTs Corey Williams (undisclosed) and Sammie Hill (back) and RB Mikel Leshoure (hamstring) sat out of practice.

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| Source: MLive.com - Justin Rogers

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:16:43 -0700

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Thursday, Aug. 2, he may discipline Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley, who is charged with marijuana possession and a DUI in two separate cases in Alabama, before the courts have their say.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 10:54:47 -0700

Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley has pleaded not guilty to charges of driving under the influence, having an open container of alcohol, reckless driving, attempting to allude police and failure to have proof of insurance which stem from his arrest in May. Fairley is looking for the judge to set a trial date for the charges.

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| Source: The Associated Press

Thu, 28 Jun 2012 09:22:43 -0700

Detroit Lions DL Nick Fairley received permission from the NFL to attend this week's rookie symposium along with the draft class of 2012.

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| Source: NFL.com

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 19:07:04 -0700

The attorney for Detroit Lions DL Nick Fairley said Wednesday, June 27, that he electronically filed an appearance on Fairley's behalf for his arraignment Thursday, June 28, in Mobile, Ala. Fairley faces misdemeanor charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and attempting to elude police in connection with his Mary 27 arrest outside Mobile. Alabama State troopers say Fairley passed a police car on Interstate 10 at 1:13 a.m. traveling 100 mph in a Cadillac Escalade. Fairley's attorney said his client will plead not guilty.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - George Sipple and Kevin Bull

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 10:00:10 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said the team will be monitoring DT Nick Fairley during the off time before the start of training camp. Fairley has been arrested twice this offseason on drug and alcohol offenses.

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| Source: MLive.com - Anwar Richardson

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:30:00 -0700

Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham said he should have seen the problems DT Nick Fairley has dealt with coming because he has the experience to see potential problems with players. "The disappointment that I have is that I bogged myself down in so much paperwork that I didn't see that coming," Cunningham said. "And I should have seen it. With my experience, I should have understood." Cunningham said he hopes to have conversations with several players including Fairley and RB Mikel Leshoure about off-field issues.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - George Sipple

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:41:07 -0700

Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said RB Mikel Leshoure, OT Johnny Culbreath and DT Nick Fairley likely will receive suspensions for their arrests this offseason. Lewand said he expects NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to let the legal process play out before deciding on a punishment for the players.

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| Source: The Detroit News - Terry Foster

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:25:40 -0700

Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said he has spoken with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell about the off-field incidences some of the players have had this offseason. Lewand declined to speculate about what kind of punishment RB Mikel Leshoure and DT Nick Fairley could face for their arrests this offseason.

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| Source: Detroit Free Press - Dave Birkett