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Lions | Orlovsky to see lots of preseason work
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:57:29 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said backup QB Dan Orlovsky will see "plenty of work" during the preseason games.

Lions | Stanton to see lots of preseason work
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:57:09 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said backup QB Drew Stanton will see "plenty of work" during the preseason games.

Lions | Going to push Campbell
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:47:48 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli stated the team is going to push TE Dan Campbell (elbow), who is on the PUP, pretty hard and see how he does on a day-by-day basis.

Lions | Going to push McDonald
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:47:21 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli stated the team is going to push WR Shaun McDonald (knee), who is on the PUP, pretty hard and see how he does on a day-by-day basis.

Lions | Taking it easy with Sims
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:39:53 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli stated LB Ernie Sims (shoulder) is feeling "really good." The team is going to test him out and work him into the mix during training camp. Marinelli noted the team is being smart about Sims' injury.

Lions | Mulitalo should return soon
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:39:26 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli stated OG Edwin Mulitalo (tendonitis), who is on the PUP, should be able to return to action fairly soon.

Lions | Mulitalo placed on PUP
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:39:11 -0700

The Detroit Lions have placed OG Edwin Mulitalo (tendonitis) on the active physically unable to perform list.

Lions | Marinelli comments on first impressions of K. Smith
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:38:45 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli stated rookie RB Kevin Smith has some high goals for himself and needs to put it on tape. "My first impression is that he's in shape. He's a guy that's hard, he works out; it means everything to him. This guy just loves and is consumed with this game. He'll work, he studies and he stays on things," Marinelli said of his rookie runner.

Lions | Marinelli says Bell has great opportunity
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:29:07 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli stated RB Tatum Bell has a great opportunity with the Lions this year. "He's in tremendous shape. He's lean and he's fast. He's really got great speed. We just have to be smart with him and work. We're counting on him," Marinelli said. He added that he really respected how Bell handled the 2007 season and noted Bell is now in the running system he was in with the Denver Broncos. Bell, as reported, is competing for the No. 1 tailback duties.

Lions | McDonald placed on PUP
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:28:48 -0700

The Detroit Lions have placed WR Shaun McDonald (knee) on the active physically unable to perform list.

Lions | Campbell placed on PUP
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:28:31 -0700

The Detroit Lions have placed TE Dan Campbell (elbow) on the active physically unable to perform list.

Lions | Bullocks placed on PUP
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:28:04 -0700

The Detroit Lions have placed S Daniel Bullocks (knee) on the active physically unable to perform list.

Lions | Running back by committee ahead?
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:27:33 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli stated someone at tailback is going to step up during training camp but isn't ruling out a committee approach. "It's not going to be one guy, it's going to be two, maybe three guys, that will help us carry this load," he said of the running game. He believes how they work in practice will mean something, but also noted preseason games will factor into it, too.

Lions | Bodden agrees to four-year extension
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:10:12 -0700

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Lions agreed to a four-year, $27 million contract extension with CB Leigh Bodden, according to the NFL Network. Bodden will receive a $2 million signing bonus and an option bonus of $8.6 million at the beginning of March. The Lions could cut Bodden and would not have to pay him. However, he would be under contract through the 2013 season should they pay him the bonus. Lions spokesman Bill Keenist said the team had nothing to confirm.

Lions | Campbell upset
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:15:02 -0700

The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions LB Caleb Campbell said he was upset when the Army told him he wasn't allowed to play for the Lions this season. Campbell said he cried because he wanted a shot to play in the National Football League.

Lions | Cherilus officially signed
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:20:00 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Detroit Lions have announced the signing of rookie OT Gosder Cherilus to a five-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Lions | Cherilus agrees to terms
Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:18:20 -0700

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with rookie OT Gosder Cherilus, a first-round selection. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Lions | Campbell unable to play
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:37:23 -0700

The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions LB Caleb Campbell will not be able to participate with the Lions this season because of a change in military policy. U.S. Army Lieutenant Jonathan P. Liba wrote to Lions president Matt Millen saying that Campbell has been ordered to give up professional football for full-time traditional military duties. Campbell may ask to be released from his active duty obligations in May 2010.

Lions | Dizon close to signing
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:54:45 -0700

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Lions are close to signing LB Jordon Dizon.

Lions | Cherilus close to signing
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 11:54:02 -0700

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Lions are close to signing OT Gosder Cherilus.

Lions | Did not pursue Taylor or Shockey
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:38:39 -0700

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Lions did not pursue Washington Redskins DL Jason Taylor or New Orleans Saints TE Jeremy Shockey in a possible trade, according to Lions head coach Rod Marinelli.

Lions | Hope to sign Spikes before camp
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 10:31:31 -0700

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports the Detroit Lions hope to sign free-agent LB Takeo Spikes (Eagles) before the start of training camp Thursday, July 24. Spikes visited the team recently. Head coach Rod Marinelli said Spikes could compete on the strong side and in nickel situations.

Lions | K. Smith agrees to three-year deal
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:48:08 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with rookie RB Kevin Smith on a three-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Lions | Fluellen agrees to three-year deal
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:47:49 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with rookie DT Andre Fluellen on a three-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Lions | Moore agrees to three-year deal
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:47:17 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with rookie WR Kenneth Moore on a three-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Lions | Felton agrees to three-year deal
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:46:56 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with rookie FB Jerome Felton on a three-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Lions | Cohen agrees to three-year deal
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:46:34 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with rookie DT Landon Cohen on a three-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Lions | Campbell agrees to three-year deal
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:45:57 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with rookie LB Caleb Campbell on a three-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Lions | Not looking for a No. 4 QB
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:46:02 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports the Detroit Lions won't bring in a fourth quarterback right now. The team would like to use the roster spot on a different position plus the team wants young QBs Drew Stanton and Dan Orlovsky to see as many practice reps as possible.

Lions | Spikes shopping himself around
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:45:18 -0700

Continuing ongoing reports, Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions team president Matt Millen said there is mutual interest between the team and free-agent LB Takeo Spikes (Eagles). Spikes, however, is continuing to shop himself around the league. If Spikes were to join the team, he could play either middle or strongside linebacker

Lions | Campbell could start camp on PUP
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:44:55 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports the Detroit Lions could place TE Dan Campbell (elbow) on their active physically unable to perform list entering training camp.

Lions | Bullocks could start camp on PUP
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:44:22 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports the Detroit Lions could place S Daniel Bullocks (knee) on their active physically unable to perform list entering training camp.

Lions | McDonald could start camp on PUP
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:43:52 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports the Detroit Lions could place WR Shaun McDonald (knee) on their active physically unable to perform list entering training camp.

Lions | Sims could start camp on PUP
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:40:19 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports the Detroit Lions could place LB Ernie Sims (shoulder) on their active physically unable to perform list entering training camp.

Lions | Team wasn't aware of Dizon's arrest
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:39:44 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports the Detroit Lions were not aware of rookie LB Jordon Dizon's arrest for drunken driving a few days before the NFL Draft. Whether or not that would have impacted the Lions taking him is not known. After they found out about it, head coach Rod Marinelli addressed the situation with him.

Lions | White to stick at right DE
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:51:07 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions DE Dewayne White will remain at right defensive end in 2008.

Lions | Keeping a tight lip about Spikes
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:50:21 -0700

Updating previous reports, Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions chief operating officer Tom Lewand said the Lions had a visit with free-agent LB Takeo Spikes (Eagles). "That's as far as I want to comment," Lewand stated.

Lions | Interested in Favre
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:50:00 -0700

The Sporting News, citing the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, reports the Detroit Lions are potentially interested in former Green Bay Packers QB Brett Favre.

Lions | Alama-Francis a potential pass-rush specialist?
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:49:45 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions DE Ikaika Alama-Francis could make an impact as a situational rusher.

Lions | Talks with Cherilus heating up
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:48:11 -0700

Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions rookie OT Gosder Cherilus, a first-round draft choice, remains unsigned. However, negotiations between his representatives and the Lions were expected to intensify Monday, July 21. Chief operating officer Tom Lewand said he feels the discussions have been productive.

Lions | Avril a potential pass-rush specialist?
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:47:31 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions rookie DE Cliff Avril could make an impact as a situational rusher.

Lions | Orlovsky in make or break season?
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:46:39 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports the 2008 season is a defining one for Detroit Lions backup QB Dan Orlovsky, who is competing for the No. 2 quarterback job. Orlovsky is on a one-year contract and has not previously seen a lot of action, working mostly as the team's No. 3 quarterback. Former Lions offensive coordinator Mike Martz made it clear previously he did not have faith in Orlovsky but new offensive coordinator Jim Colletto is giving him a fresh start.

Lions | Changes in the secondary
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:44:55 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports the Detroit Lions will have three new projected starters in the secondary this year, as Leigh Bodden and Brian Kelly take over as the starting cornerbacks while Dwight Smith jumps into one of the safety spots.

Lions | Lenon could move outside if Dizon can step up
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:43:26 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions MLB Paris Lenon may be able to move to strong-side linebacker if rookie LB Jordon Dizon is able to handle the job at middle linebacker.

Lions | Battle at running back
Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:30:02 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions RBs Tatum Bell and rookie Kevin Smith will battle in training camp for the top job at tailback. Both have experience in zone-blocking schemes, which should help.