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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."
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.
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.
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 08:13:49 -0800
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) was placed on Injured Reserve.
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.
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.
Thu, 13 Dec 2012 14:14:21 -0800
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:54:15 -0800
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (shoulder) is not taking part in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thu, 22 Nov 2012 08:20:24 -0800
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (illness) is starting in the team's Week 12 game.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tue, 29 May 2012 12:47:20 -0700
Detroit Lions WR Titus Young and DL Nick Fairley were both back on the field Tuesday, May 29. Young got into an altercation with a teammate earlier this month and Fairley was arrested and charged for driving under the influence.
Mon, 28 May 2012 12:31:19 -0700
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley could face a suspension from the NFL for his two arrests this offseason. The team is not going to release Fairley after his two arrests because they are financially invested in him and believes he will be a major contributor this season.
Sun, 27 May 2012 12:19:06 -0700
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley was arrested Sunday, May 27, and charged with driving under the influence and attempting to elude police.
Sun, 22 Apr 2012 23:05:02 -0700
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz would not say Sunday, April 22, whether he has spoken with OT Johnny Culbreath, DL Nick Fairley or RB Mikel Leshoure, three players arrested and cited for possession of marijuana in the past three months. "(We'll) address it," Schwartz said. "We're not happy that the player have put themselves and the organization in that light. There's a lot of lessons we learn from it."
Wed, 11 Apr 2012 09:55:22 -0700
Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand said the team expects RB Mikel Leshoure, OT Johnny Culbreath and DT Nick Fairley to be in attendance for the start of offseason workouts even though each was arrested on marijuana-related charges earlier this offseason. Lewand said he believes all three players deserve a second chance.
Tue, 03 Apr 2012 14:29:32 -0700
Detroit Lions DL Nick Fairley was arrested Tuesday, April 3, for possession of marijuana.
Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:00:28 -0700
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said DT Nick Fairley added 18 pounds of muscle while he was waiting to recover from his foot injury last season. Schwartz said he expects Fairley to be fine this season.
Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:52:04 -0800
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz confirmed that he expects DL Nick Fairley (foot) to be available for offseason workouts.
Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:40:17 -0800
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said DT Nick Fairley (foot) will need a few months of rest before his foot injury is fully healed.
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 14:48:45 -0800
Detroit Lions CB Aaron Berry (shoulder), FS Louis Delmas (knee), DL Nick Fairley (foot), CB Chris Houston (hand, knee) and CB Alphonso Smith (foot) were limited in practice Thursday, Jan. 5.
Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:53:41 -0800
Detroit Lions CB Aaron Berry (shoulder), S Louis Delmas (knee), DL Nick Fairley (foot), S Chris Harris (back), CB Chris Houston (hand, knee) and CB Alphonso Smith (foot) were limited in practice Wednesday, Jan. 4.
Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:21:09 -0800
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (foot) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as questionable for Week 17 and the team is expected to work him out before the game to see if he is healthy enough to play.
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:52:18 -0800
Detroit Lions S Louis Delmas (knee), DL Nick Fairley (foot) and DL Corey Williams (hip) did not practice Thursday, Dec. 29.
Thu, 29 Dec 2011 10:24:24 -0800
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (foot) is not participating in practice Thursday, Dec. 29. He continues to walk with a noticeable limp and has not been able to practice for consecutive days in over a month.
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.
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:20:42 -0800
Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley (foot) was limited during practice Friday, Dec. 23, and is listed as questionable for Week 16. He is expected to be a game-time decision but likely will be able to play.