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Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:07:53 -0700
The Detroit Lions have the following unrestricted free agents to consider re-signing for the 2011 season: SS C.C. Brown, LB Bobby Carpenter, LB Vinny Ciurciu, WR Brian Clark, DE Jared DeVries, C Dylan Gandy, CB Tye Hill, CB Chris Houston, LB Landon Johnson, DE Turk McBride, CB Brandon McDonald, QB Drew Stanton and S John Wendling.
Sun, 23 Jan 2011 12:16:08 -0800
Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries (knee) said he will undergo microfracture surgery next month in hopes of playing in the NFL next season, reports Dave Birkett, of the Detroit Free Press. The Lions have told DeVries that he will not be back with the team next season.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:12:08 -0700
The Detroit Lions have announced they have placed DE Jared DeVries (knee) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2010 season.
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 03:57:38 -0700
Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries (knee) has undergone minor knee surgery and could return to the field this season, according to Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com. However, he will likely be place on Injured Reserve. Although no decision has been made at this point, there are a couple of factors that point in that direction. One, the Lions are fairly deep at the left defensive end position. Secondly, DeVries is 34 years old and hasn't been involved in any significant football activity since 2008. DeVries suffered a tear in his Achilles' tendon early in training camp last year, had surgery and was lost for the season.
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 21:46:20 -0700
Updating previous reports, Detroit Lions DE Jared DeVries (knee) had arthroscopic knee surgery Thursday, Aug. 26, on his knee, reports Chris McCosky, of The Detroit News. He should be able to return this season.
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:51:54 -0700
Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries (knee) could miss the entire season with a left knee injury, according to Chris McCosky, of The Detroit News. DeVries, who has missed virtually all of camp with the injury, was seeking a second medical opinion Wednesday, Aug. 25. "We are still waiting on the results," head coach Jim Schwartz said. "Whether or not he goes on IR depends on what the medical opinion is. Is he going to need surgery or not and how long will he be out if (the knee) needs surgery?"
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 04:07:16 -0700
Detroit Lions PK Jason Hanson (knee), S David Roach (undisclosed), S C.C. Brown (undisclosed), CB Aaron Berry (hamstring), CB Jack Williams (knee), DL Sammie Hill (undisclosed), DL Jared DeVries (knee), and DL Lawrence Jackson (hamstring) are not taking part in practice Thursday, Aug. 26, according to CBSSports.com.
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:47:24 -0700
Detroit Lions PK Jason Hanson (knee), OG Stephen Peterman (foot), OT Jason Fox (knee), TE Dan Gronkowski (unknown), DL Lawrence Jackson (hamstring), DL Jared DeVries (knee), S Ko Simpson (knee), WR Calvin Johnson (unknown), CB Paul Pratt (unknown), CB Aaron Berry (hamstring) and CB Jack Williams (knee) did not take part in practice Tuesday, Aug. 24, according to CBSSports.com.
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 07:17:19 -0700
Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries (knee), FB Matt Clapp (undisclosed), CB Jonathan Wade (hand), CB Aaron Berry (hamstring), CB Jack Williams (knee), PK Jason Hanson (knee) and LB Vinny Ciurciu (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 18, reports MLive.com's Tom Kowalski.
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 07:34:15 -0700
Detroit Lions FB Matt Clapp (undisclosed), DE Jared DeVries (knee), RB Kevin Smith (knee), TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee) and WR Tim Toone (undisclosed) did not participate in morning practice Tuesday, Aug. 17, according to The Detroit News' Chris McCosky. Smith and Pettigrew are expected to participate in afternoon practice.
Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:27:10 -0700
Detroit Lions S Ko Simpson (knee), CB Aaron Berry (hamstring), CB Jack Williams (knee), LB DeAndre Levy (back), WR Mike Moore (shoulder), PK Jason Hanson (knee), and DE Jared DeVries (foot) are not practicing Thursday, Aug. 12, reports CBSSports.com. CB Amari Spievey (hip) went through contact reps for the first time since re-injuring his hip.
Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:44:52 -0700
Detroit Lions CB Dre' Bly (thigh), FS Ko Simpson (knee), DL Jared DeVries (knee), OG Stephen Peterman (knee), PK Jason Hanson (knee) and WR Mike Moore (shoulder) did not participate in morning practice Wednesday, Aug. 11, reports Tim Twentyman, of The Detroit News.
Sun, 08 Aug 2010 15:39:36 -0700
Detroit Lions CB Aaron Berry (hamstring), CB Amari Spievey (oblique), DE Jared DeVries (leg), PK Jason Hanson (knee), LB DeAndre Levy (back), WR Mike Moore (shoulder), S Louis Delmas (groin), S Ko Simpson (knee), TE Will Heller (undisclosed) and CB Jack Williams (knee) sat out both of the team's practices Sunday, Aug. 8.
Sat, 07 Aug 2010 21:27:12 -0700
Detroit Lions FB Jerome Felton (foot), CB Amari Spievey (hip), DE Jared DeVries (undisclosed), PK Jason Hanson (knee), CB Aaron Berry (hamstring), WR Mike Moore (shoulder), TE Will Heller (undisclosed), CB Jack Williams (undisclosed), S Ko Simpson (undisclosed) and S Louis Delmas (groin) all remained on the sideline Saturday, Aug. 7, reports Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com.
Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:12:55 -0700
Detroit Lions S Louis Delmas (groin), S Ko Simpson (knee), TE Will Heller (undisclosed) and CB Jack Williams (knee) did not take part in practice Friday, Aug. 6, reports Carlos Monarrez, of The Detroit Free Press. DE Jared DeVries (leg), FB Jerome Felton (foot), WR Mike Moore (shoulder) and CB Amari Spievey (oblique) also remained out of action.
Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:37:32 -0700
Detroit Lions DE Jared DeVries (knee) is dealing with a knee injury, reports Chris McCosky, of The Detroit News. He is not expected to miss too much time.
Mon, 02 Aug 2010 10:27:38 -0700
Detroit Lions DE Jared DeVries (Achilles') has been taken off the Physically Unable to Perform list and will be allowed to participate in practice, reports Tara Ryan, of DetroitLions.com.
Sat, 31 Jul 2010 12:23:54 -0700
Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew (knee), TE Will Heller, DE Jared DeVries, S Ko Simpson, S Louis Delmas and CB Jack Williams were working out in the indoor facility and not with the rest of the team Saturday, July 31, reports Tim Twentyman, of The Detroit News.
Tue, 13 Apr 2010 08:18:55 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries said he is eager to compete for the team's starting left defensive end spot along with DL Kyle Vanden Bosch. "My vision is to be the starting left end, but obviously, I'll have to compete for that like I do every year," DeVries said. "That would've been my role last year had I not gotten hurt but, like I said, it's good to be back around the fellas and the competition is good and I look forward to it."
Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:35:14 -0700
Updating a previous report, John Niyo, of the Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions have re-signed unrestricted free-agent DE Jared DeVries to a one-year deal worth $1.7 million.
Sun, 11 Apr 2010 19:13:37 -0700
John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions will re-sign free-agent DE Jared DeVries to a one-year, $1.7 million contract. He is expected to sign the contract Monday, April 12.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:26:24 -0700
Tim Twentyman, of The Detroit News, reports unrestricted free-agent DE Jared DeVries (Lions) said he would like to re-sign with the Detroit Lions. Lions general manager Martin Mayhew has said the team is open to re-signing DeVries.
Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:22:30 -0700
Tim Twentyman, of The Detroit News, reports unrestricted free-agent DE Jared DeVries (Lions) said six to eight teams are showing interest in him.
Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:13:11 -0800
Michael C. Wright, of The Florida Times-Union, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars are showing interest in unrestricted free-agent DE Jared DeVries (Lions).
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:02:07 -0800
Updating a previous item, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports free-agent DE Jared DeVries (Lions) requested his release so he could test the free-agent market before free agency begins March 5. The Detroit Lions were unsure about DeVries' recovery from a torn Achilles' tendon, and were planning to release him before paying a $400,000 roster bonus due to him in a couple of weeks. DeVries said, "They just didn't want to make the commitment, for whatever reason. My Achilles is fine, but I can understand their caution. I predicate the opportunity to let me explore the options and also appreciate the opportunity to possibly come back."
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:33:45 -0800
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports the Detroit Lions have released DE Jared DeVries. DeVries was scheduled to make a roster bonus in the upcoming weeks. The Lions hope to be able to re-sign DeVries in the future.
Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:59:52 -0700
Paula Pasche, of The Morning Sun, reports Detroit Lions DE Dewayne White said he is pretty much staying put at right defensive end, but DEs Cliff Avril and Jason Hunter are switching from side to side on the defensive front. The team is trying to move on after the loss of DE Jared DeVries (Achilles'), who was viewed as the team's leader on the defensive line.
Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:20:12 -0700
The Detroit Lions have placed DE Jared DeVries (Achilles') on Injured Reserve, officially ending his 2009 season.
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:39:24 -0700
Updating previous reports, John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries (Achilles') suffered a ruptured Achilles' tendon Monday, Aug. 10, and will miss the remainder of the season.
Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:19:56 -0700
The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries (ankle) was carted off the field during practice Monday, Aug. 10, after suffering an apparent ankle injury.
Wed, 05 Aug 2009 22:02:43 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions DE Jared DeVries was excused from the team's afternoon practice Wednesday, Aug. 5, because of personal reasons.
Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:37:40 -0700
John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions DE Jared DeVries appears to have the inside track as the team's starting left defensive end this year. DE Cliff Avril will be given a chance to prove he is more than a situational pass-rusher, while Dewayne White will also be pushing for time.
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:21:09 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Lions have placed DL Jared DeVries (hand) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2008 season. He was scheduled to undergo surgery on his hand Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:58:38 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries (hand) will undergo surgery on his broken hand Tuesday, Nov. 25. He may be out for the rest of the season.
Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:59:26 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jared DeVries (hand) broke his left hand in Week 12.
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 11:12:15 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries (hand) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 21. He is listed as probable for the team's Week 12 game and is expected to play.
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:51:05 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DE Jared DeVries (hand) was limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 20, but is expected to play in Week 12.
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:18:37 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries (hand) was limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 19. He is expected to play in the team's Week 12 game.
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 09:17:51 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries (hand) is expected to play in the team's Week 12 game after missing Week 11 because of a broken hand. He will have the stitches in his hand removed Friday, Nov. 21.
Fri, 14 Nov 2008 11:58:16 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries (hand) did not participate in practice Friday, Nov. 14. He has been ruled out of the team's Week 11 game.
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 08:10:30 -0800
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries (hand) is scheduled to undergo surgery on his broken hand Tuesday, Nov. 11. Head coach Rod Marinelli said DeVries would miss a week. DeVries said he has an outside shot at playing in the team's Week 11 game.
Sun, 09 Nov 2008 15:24:13 -0800
Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said DL Jared DeVries (hand) suffered a possible fractured hand in the team's Week 10 game. Marinelli said DeVries may require surgery.
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:18:27 -0700
Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions DE Jared DeVries is fighting for a starting job at defensive end.
Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:31:22 -0700
The Detroit Free Press reports Detroit Lions DL Jared DeVries returned home to Parkersburg, Iowa, to see the damage that was done by a tornado three weeks ago. DeVries said he couldn't recognize anything in the town he grew up in. "This is unbelievable, undescribable. I don't know what to feel, I didn't expect this, I really didn't," DeVries said. "I've looked at the Internet, pictures, you come here and you don't recognize anything, it's an eerie feeling you have, it's unbelievable."
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:26:21 -0700
The Detroit Lions have declared LB Anthony Cannon, QB Dan Orlovsky, DL Ikaika Alama-Francis, DL Jared DeVries, RB Kevin Jones, OL Manuel Ramirez, OT Stephen Peterman, RB T.J. Duckett inactive for Week 2.
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:21:14 -0700
The Detroit Lions have declared LB Anthony Cannon, QB Dan Orlovsky, DL Ikaika Alama-Francis, DL Jared DeVries, RB Kevin Jones, OL Manuel Ramirez, OT Stephen Peterman, RB T.J. Duckett inactive for Week 2.
Sun, 16 Sep 2007 12:19:54 -0700
The Detroit Lions have declared LB Anthony Cannon, QB Dan Orlovsky, DL Ikaika Alama-Francis, DL Jared DeVries, RB Kevin Jones, OL Manuel Ramirez, OT Stephen Peterman, RB T.J. Duckett inactive for Week 2.
Sun, 09 Sep 2007 12:21:18 -0700
The Detroit Lions have declared WR Brandon Middleton, QB Dan Orlovsky, DL Ikaika Alama-Francis, DL Jared DeVries, RB Kevin Jones, OL Manuel Ramirez, OT Stephen Peterman inactive for Week 1.
Sun, 09 Sep 2007 12:20:20 -0700
The Detroit Lions have declared WR Brandon Middleton, QB Dan Orlovsky, DL Ikaika Alama-Francis, DL Jared DeVries, RB Kevin Jones, OL Manuel Ramirez, OT Stephen Peterman inactive for Week 1.
Sun, 01 Oct 2006 12:20:01 -0700
The Detroit Lions have declared LB Alex Lewis, QB Dan Orlovsky, CB Fernando Bryant, DL Jared DeVries, SS Kenoy Kennedy, OG Rex Tucker, OG Ross Verba inactive for Week 4.