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Detroit Lions news, rumors and injuriesLions | Coach still confident in Dwayne Washington Sun, 25 Jun 2017 16:24:37 -0700 Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell said he still has confidence in RB Dwayne Washington even though Washington struggled at times last season. Comment () | Share: Lions | Coach believes Zach Zenner can help Sun, 25 Jun 2017 16:23:54 -0700 Detroit Lions head coach Jim Caldwell said he believes RB Zach Zenner can be an effective option for the Lions this season because of his skill set and his steady improvement. "He can run the ball. He can pass protect. He can catch the ball out of the backfield if need be and I think just another year under his belt is going to be a great help. Zach is one of those guys that I think without question can be effective for us," Caldwell said. Comment () | Share: Lions | Marvin Jones draws praise from head coach Sat, 24 Jun 2017 15:51:57 -0700 Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones focused on strengthening his lower body to improve his explosiveness and also spent time working out with former NFL receiver Randy Moss. "I think Marvin started out (last) season extremely well. He's been doing even better this spring. He's had one of those springs that you kind of look to. This guy is right there on the verge of maintaining that kind of explosive start that he had last year. He's really, really had a real good spring," head coach Jim Caldwell said. Fantasy Tip: Jones still has some breakout potential in him following the departure of Anquan Boldin, but Eric Ebron would seem to be the first in line to benefit since he runs more routes closer to the line of scrimmage. Rookie Kenny Golladay has also impressed so far. If Jones can improve in the short passing game - he focused on route-running with Moss - perhaps he can move into the WR3 discussion. Comment () | Share: Lions | Eric Ebron expecting big things Thu, 22 Jun 2017 21:09:51 -0700 Detroit Lions TE Eric Ebron said he believes the addition of TE Darren Fells will allow him to play to his strengths. "I think it's going to play a significant role for me to allow me to do the things that I'm best at," Ebron said. Fantasy Tip: Ebron finished with a career-high 711 receiving yards last year despite missing three games, and if Fells can handle a lot of the blocking duties, it could free up Ebron to do more damage in the passing game. Grab him as a low-end TE1. Comment () | Share: Lions | Khyri Thornton losing lots of money Tue, 20 Jun 2017 16:23:51 -0700 Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions DT Khyri Thornton stands to lose $75,000 of his $200,000 per-game bonuses due to his six-game suspension. Comment () | Share: Lions | Khyri Thornton suspended Tue, 20 Jun 2017 13:18:59 -0700 Detroit Lions DT Khyri Thornton has been suspended six games for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy. Comment () | Share: Lions | Matthew Stafford long-term deal coming? Tue, 20 Jun 2017 09:28:54 -0700 Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford has one year left on the extension he signed in 2013, and Lions general manager Bob Quinn told SiriusXM NASCAR Radio over the weekend he's "confident" a deal will get done. Fantasy Tip: The Lions are expected to make Stafford the highest paid player in the NFL at an average annual salary of more than $25 million per season, although the prevailing wisdom seems to be he will wait until potential contracts with Kirk Cousins and Derek Carr get done before finalizing his contract. Stafford has settled into a midrange QB1 under offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter. Comment () | Share: Lions | Marvin Jones improving this offseason Mon, 19 Jun 2017 14:22:46 -0700 Detroit Lions WR Marvin Jones focused on strengthening his lower body to improve his explosiveness this offseason. He worked out with former NFL WR Randy Moss to help him in that endeavor and to improve his yards after the catch. Head coach Jim Caldwell praised Jones for the offseason he has put together so far. "This guy is right there on the verge of maintaining that kind of explosive start that he had last year," Caldwell said. "He's really, really had a real good spring." Fantasy Tip: Jones has been overlooked somewhat since that fast start last season. He remains the Lions' No. 2 wide receiver behind Golden Tate, but T.J. Jones and rookie Kenny Golladay are asking to take targets away. That being said, Jones is a solid low-end WR3 to high-end WR4 option after nearly gaining 1,000 yards and four scores in 2016. Comment () | Share: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 08:01:02 -0700 Detroit Lions WR Kenny Golladay, a third-round pick, signed his rookie four-year deal Monday, June 19. Comment () | Share: Lions | No timetable for Taylor Decker Sun, 18 Jun 2017 16:20:38 -0700 Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker (shoulder) is recovering from his shoulder surgery, but general manager Bob Quinn said he does not want to put a timetable on Decker's return. Comment () | Share: Lions | Detroit working on Matthew Stafford deal Sun, 18 Jun 2017 16:19:29 -0700 Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn said the team is working on an extension for QB Matthew Stafford and hopes to have news on the situation later in the summer. Fantasy Tip: Stafford is entering the final year of his contract, so there is a good chance that the two sides will reach an agreement this offseason. Stafford will have a solid group of pass catchers to work with this season and can be a No. 1 quarterback in most fantasy leagues. Comment () | Share: Lions | Jake Rudock heavy favorite for No. 2 QB job Sun, 18 Jun 2017 13:53:32 -0700 Detroit Lions QB Jake Rudock is the heavy favorite to win the backup quarterback job entering training camp because he has more knowledge and experience in offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter's offensive scheme than QB Brad Kaaya. Comment () | Share: Lions | Tahir Whitehead misses workouts Sun, 18 Jun 2017 13:47:18 -0700 Detroit Lions LB Tahir Whitehead (undisclosed) was did not participate in organized team activities or minicamp because he is recovering from an undisclosed injury. Comment () | Share: Lions | Detroit's left tackle job up for grabs Sun, 18 Jun 2017 07:17:36 -0700 Detroit Lions OTs Greg Robinson and Cyrus Kouandjio will compete for the left tackle job during training camp, although neither player participated in the team's recent minicamp, according to head coach Jim Caldwell. Comment () | Share: Lions | Joe Dahl likely to return to guard Sun, 18 Jun 2017 07:09:28 -0700 Detroit Lions OL Joe Dahl appears likely to move back to guard, despite receiving first-team reps at left tackle during minicamp. Dahl is expected to compete with OGs Graham Glasgow and Laken Tomlinson opposite OG T.J. Lang in training camp. Comment () | Share:  |
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