Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions news, rumors and injuriesLions | Eric Ebron primed for leadership role? Thu, 24 Jul 2014 22:26:53 -0700 Detroit Lions rookie TE Eric Ebron exudes charisma and vocal leadership skills that are commonly found among team captains. He took on a "front and center" role at the NFL Rookie Symposium, while other Lions rookies stayed out of the spotlight. Ebron wasn't a captain in three years at North Carolina, because head coach Larry Fedora required captains to be senior classmen. "I don't ever talk about being a leader. I just always do actions," Ebron said. "I've never been a vocal person about leadership and about being, 'Hey man, you ought to do this.' We're all grown men. I just always show through actions or whisper, 'Hey, let's go.' That's all I do." Comment () | Share: Lions | Ndamukong Suh would be expensive to franchise tag Thu, 24 Jul 2014 14:53:45 -0700 Detroit Lions DT Ndamukong Suh would cost $26.7 million under the 2015 franchise tag. Comment () | Share: Lions | Ndamukong Suh extension unlikely before camp Thu, 24 Jul 2014 13:55:28 -0700 Detroit Lions DT Ndamukong Suh's long-awaited contract extension is highly unlikely to occur before the start of training camp, according to a source. The Lions commence training camp Sunday, July 27. Comment () | Share: Lions | Montell Owens facing roster battle Wed, 23 Jul 2014 20:14:30 -0700 Detroit Lions FB Montell Owens has company, as the team will employ a more traditional fullback in the offense. They signed FB Jed Collins for the role. Owens is more of a hybrid player who excels on special teams. He likely needs to set himself apart in that role or risk not making the final roster, as he doesn't fit the traditional blocking fullback role like Collins. Comment () | Share: Lions | Jed Collins to be traditional FB Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:20:24 -0700 The Detroit Lions are re-incorporating the traditional fullback into their new offensive scheme this season, and that's why they went out and signed FB Jed Collins. Comment () | Share: Lions | Mikel Leshourse expected to compete Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:18:56 -0700 Detroit Lions RB Mikel Leshoure is currently believed to be the fourth tailback on the club behind RBs Reggie Bush, Joique Bell and Theo Riddick heading into training camp and the preseason, but general manager Martin Mayhew expects Leshoure to compete for snaps. The team will use an offense similar to the New Orleans Saints, and they occasionally used a fourth tailback. Fantasy Tip: Leshoure has tumbled down the depth chart due to a rash of his own injuries, and the production of others while he was off the field. He appears to be in the plans still, but ever so slightly. From a fantasy perspective, he should be avoided on draft day unless injuries to others dramatically alter things during training camp and the preseason. Comment () | Share: Lions | Theo Riddick might break into rotation Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:18:06 -0700 Detroit Lions RB Theo Riddick has the chance to break into the rotation at tailback, and he has drawn considerable praise from his teammates and coaches for his development this offseason. If he proves himself in training camp and the preseason, he could potentially fill a Darren Sproles-like role in the offense. Fantasy Tip: Riddick is a deep sleeper heading into the season. Remember, he had just 13 offensive touches last season, so he is raw. But he could very well win the No. 3 tailback job in Motown, and might have an even bigger role if Reggie Bush or Joique Bell go down ahead of him. Comment () | Share: Lions | Joique Bell expects to be ready Wed, 23 Jul 2014 19:17:08 -0700 Detroit Lions RB Joique Bell (nee) missed most of the offseason due to a knee injury, although he has said his condition is minor and he expects to be ready for the start of training camp next week. Fantasy Tip: Bell gives the team one of the best 1-2 punches in the league with Reggie Bush. The duo became the first teammates in franchise history to join the 500/500 (rushing yards) club in the same season. Bell is a worth a look as a low-end RB2 flex fantasy option in most formats, with slightly more value in leagues which reward points per reception (PPR). Comment () | Share: Lions | Ziggy Ansah placed on PUP list Wed, 23 Jul 2014 14:34:17 -0700 Detroit Lions DE Ziggy Ansah (shoulder) will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform List, according to a league source. Comment () | Share: Lions | Golden Tate placed on PUP list Wed, 23 Jul 2014 14:25:39 -0700 Detroit Lions WR Golden Tate (undisclosed) will start training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform List, according to a league source. Fantasy Tip: Tate did not practice at all during minicamp with an undisclosed injury, and it appears that issue is still bothering him. Check back when there is more information on the extent of the injury. Comment () | Share: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 16:05:24 -0700 The Detroit Lions have claimed WR Reese Wiggins off waivers from the New England Patriots. The team also released WR Naaman Roosevelt. Comment () | Share: Lions | Goldent Tate confident in blocking ability Thu, 17 Jul 2014 15:30:55 -0700 Detroit Lions WR Golden Tate knows he can block. Tate said blocking is just as important as catching the ball and even went as far as to say it's not that challenging. Fantasy Tip: As much as Tate takes pride in his blocking, he's also a quality fantasy wide receiver. He recently said he expects to catch more passes this year, which is definitely achievable in Detroit's potent offense. Consider Tate a high-end WR3 to low-end WR2 in standard leagues this year. Comment () | Share: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 14:19:16 -0700 The Detroit Lions waived OT J.B. Shugarts. Shugarts was released in order to sign OG Garrett Reynolds. Comment () | Share: Thu, 17 Jul 2014 10:23:19 -0700 The Detroit Lions signed OG Garrett Reynolds (Falcons) Thursday, July 17. Terms of the contract were not disclosed. Comment () | Share: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:16:28 -0700 The Detroit Lions cut OL D.J. Morrell Wednesday, July 16. Comment () | Share:  |
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