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Detroit Lions news, rumors and injuriesLions | Cody Wilson placed on IR Fri, 01 Aug 2014 14:05:23 -0700 Detroit Lions WR Cody Wilson (undisclosed) cleared waivers and was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 1. Comment () | Share: Lions | Nick Fairley sentenced in DUI case Fri, 01 Aug 2014 09:06:19 -0700 Detroit Lions DT Nick Fairley was sentenced to a six-month suspended sentence and one year of probation Thursday, July 31, for a 2012 driving under the influence of alcohol arrest. It is unclear whether he will face discipline from the NFL. Fairley intends to appeal the decision. Comment () | Share: Lions | Ryan Broyles focusing on rehab Thu, 31 Jul 2014 23:03:57 -0700 Detroit Lions WR Ryan Broyles (Achilles') is trying to take things one day at a time after two days of training camp following a torn Achilles' tendon in 2013, saying he feels "pretty good right now." Broyles missed time in 2011 and 2012 with torn anterior cruciate ligaments in both knees, and he understands how to prepare for a season while rehabbing a major injury. Broyles has a new speed coach and is working on becoming more explosive, while not putting too much stress on his knees. Fantasy Tip: Broyles is best left for your league's waiver wire. Comment () | Share: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:19:09 -0700 The Detroit Lions signed undrafted free-agent DE Kris Redding (Wake Forest) Thursday, July 31. Per NFL rules, UDFA deals are three years in length. Financial details were undisclosed. Comment () | Share: Lions | Cody Wilson waived/injured Thu, 31 Jul 2014 13:45:14 -0700 Detroit Lions WR Cody Wilson (undisclosed) was waived/injured Thursday, July 31. Comment () | Share: Lions | George Johnson works with top unit Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:22:20 -0700 Detroit Lions DE George Johnson saw some playing time with the first unit at defensive end Wednesday, July 30. Johnson has trimmed down to 263 pounds, and head coach Jim Caldwell wants to get a closer look at the naturally explosive athlete on the edge. Comment () | Share: Lions | Kevin Ogletree sees more first-team reps Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:21:43 -0700 Detroit Lions WR Kevin Ogletree was getting extra work with the first-team offense in practice Wednesday, July 30, working primarily out of the slot. Fantasy Tip: Ogletree has reportedly been impressive during the early portion of training camp, and he appears to have a leg up for the No. 3 receiver job at this point. But it's still early in training camp, so don't get crazy and scoot him way up your draft sheet just yet. Still, if he can secure the No. 3 job, he might emerge as a nice WR4 or 'flex' fantasy option in leagues of 12 or more teams. Comment () | Share: Lions | Matthew Stafford shows off leadership Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:20:56 -0700 Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford looked sharp at training camp practice Wednesday, July 30. Stafford also pulled TE Eric Ebron aside, clearly providing feedback to the rookie, showing off some leadership. Comment () | Share: Lions | Joique Bell appears agile Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:19:21 -0700 Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell (knee) missed organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp while recovering from a knee injury, but he looked good cutting and accelerating with ease during team portions of practice Wednesday, July 30. Fantasy Tip: A healthy Bell appears to be slotted behind starter Reggie Bush for the primary job, so he should get his fair share of touches. He is a decent low-end RB2 or flex option, especially in leagues which reward points per reception (PPR). Bell needs to stay healthy to hold off a charge from sleeper Theo Riddick and holdover Mikel Leshoure, among others. Comment () | Share: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:18:52 -0700 Detroit Lions OG Rob Sims (knee) missed organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp while recovering from a knee injury, but he held his own working against DT Nick Fairley in one-on-one drills. Sims said after practice Wednesday, July 30, that he is surprised with how well his body is responding and feels he can return to the level of play from his 2012 campaign. Comment () | Share: Lions | Kyle Van Noy back at practice Wed, 30 Jul 2014 19:09:54 -0700 Detroit Lions LB Kyle Van Noy (thumb) was back on the field for practice Wednesday, July 30, after leaving the field early Tuesday, July 29, due to a thumb injury. Comment () | Share: Wed, 30 Jul 2014 07:48:10 -0700 Free-agent SS Jose Gumbs (Redskins) tried out for the Detroit Lions Wednesday, July 30, KFFL has learned. Comment () | Share: Lions | Corey Hilliard, LaAdrian Waddle battling at RT Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:45:23 -0700 Detroit Lions OTs Corey Hilliard and LaAdrian Waddle appear to be getting an equal shot at the starting right tackle job. Hilliard worked with the first-team offense Monday, July 28, and Waddle worked with the top unit Tuesday, July 29. Comment () | Share: Lions | Kevin Ogletree working as No. 3 WR Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:44:23 -0700 Detroit Lions WR Kevin Ogletree has been spent time on the top unit each of the first two days of training camp, working as the No. 3 receiver. He is battling WRs Ryan Broyles, Kris Durham, Corey Fuller and Jeremy Ross, among others, for the No. 3 job behind starting WRs Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate. Offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi singled out Ogletree during the spring as a player that impressed him. Fantasy Tip: If Ogletree was able to work into a No. 3 role, he would still be more of a WR4 or flex play in fantasy leagues of 12 or more teams. However, all it would take is one injury to Johnson or Tate for him to see more targets and relevance. Comment () | Share: Lions | TEs working on blocking Tue, 29 Jul 2014 21:43:37 -0700 Detroit Lions TE Brandon Pettigrew and the other tight ends have split time between working on the offensive line and working with the pass-catching receivers and running backs catching passes. Pettigrew worked with the line while TEs Eric Ebron and Joseph Fauria worked on catching passes Tuesday, July 29. "We rotate and go down there during periods," Pettigrew said. "We have five guys here, why not split up and have some guys down there and some guys down here." Pettigrew said this helps his blocking fundamentals, and aids Ebron and Fauria as well. Comment () | Share:  |
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