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Lions | Cason interested in returning punts
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:20:39 -0700

Mark Snyder, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Aveion Cason told the team's coaches he would be willing to return punts this year.

Lions | Campbell remains sidelined
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:14:53 -0700

Mark Snyder, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions TE Dan Campbell (elbow) remained out of practice due to an elbow injury Tuesday, Aug. 19.

Lions | Ellis is primary punt returner
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:13:41 -0700

Mark Snyder, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Devale Ellis (hamstring) is the team's primary punt returner, according to head coach Rod Marinelli. He missed practice Tuesday, Aug. 19, due to a hamstring injury. He is likely to miss another practice or two from the injury.

Lions | Fowler re-signed
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:06:07 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said the Lions have re-signed free-agent WR Eric Fowler. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Lions | Biddle waived
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:03:00 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said the Lions have waived injured WR Taye Biddle (groin).

Lions | Bradley placed on IR
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:00:37 -0700

The Detroit Lions have placed FB Jon Bradley (shoulder) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2008 season.

Lions | Harris signed
Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:44:16 -0700

KFFL has learned the Detroit Lions have signed free-agent TE Clark Harris (Packers). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

Lions | Kitna perfect through first two games
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:11:40 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions QB Jon Kitna has compiled a perfect 158.3 quarterback rating over the first two preseason games. Kitna completed all three of his passes for 76 yards and one touchdown Sunday, Aug. 17.

Lions | K. Smith starts Sunday
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:58:47 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith started the team's preseason game Sunday, Aug. 17.

Lions | Kitna having sharp preseason
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:06:32 -0700

The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions QB Jon Kitna has thrown for 146 yards on 9-for-10 passing with two touchdown passes thus far in the preseason.

Lions | Kitna has another solid game
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:14:14 -0700

The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions QB Jon Kitna went 3-for-3 with 76 yards passing and a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Aug. 17.

Lions | Bell continues to struggle
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:07:16 -0700

Detroit Lions RB Tatum Bell struggled again in preseason play Sunday, Aug. 17. He rushed five times for 9 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Lions | K. Smith sees some action
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:06:45 -0700

Detroit Lions rookie RB Kevin Smith carried the ball four times for 19 yards Sunday, Aug. 17, against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Lions | C. Johnson has strong showing
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 22:06:25 -0700

Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson hauled in three passes for 76 yards and a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals Sunday, Aug. 17.

Lions | Bell not doing anything special
Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:41:03 -0700

Mike O'Hara, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions RB Tatum Bell has not done anything to put a stranglehold on the No. 1 running back position. He was not in the best of shape during the offseason and showed little in the team's first preseason game by rushing for just 8 yards on seven carries. It appears Bell, who does not play on special teams, will make the team's final roster but it isn't out of the realm of possibility that his job with the Lions is in jeopardy.

Lions | Hanson will not play in preseason game Sunday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:33:20 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said PK Jason Hanson (thigh) will not play in the team's preseason game Sunday, Aug. 17.

Lions | Mulitalo will play in preseason game Sunday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:32:05 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said OG Edwin Mulitalo (elbow) will play in the team's preseason game Sunday, Aug. 17.

Lions | Sims will play in preseason game Sunday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:31:01 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said LB Ernie Sims (knee) will play in the team's preseason game Sunday, Aug. 17.

Lions | Redding will play in preseason game Sunday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:29:40 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said DT Cory Redding (groin) will play in the team's preseason game Sunday, Aug. 17.

Lions | McDonald should play in preseason game Sunday
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:29:16 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said WR Shaun McDonald (knee) should be able to play in the team's preseason game Sunday, Aug. 17.

Lions | Kitna to run more in new offense
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:38:25 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions QB Jon Kitna will be asked to run more in the team's offense under offensive coordinator Jim Colletto. "He can run and he likes doing it. It's of his favorites things," Colletto said. "I told him 'I don't care what your age is, you're going to run. He said 'I'm all for it.'"

Lions | Darby doesn't take any snaps in practice Tuesday
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:58:06 -0700

Detroit Lions DT Chuck Darby did not take any snaps in practice Tuesday, Aug. 12, but head coach Rod Marinelli insisted he was not injured.

Lions | C. Johnson sits out part of practice Tuesday
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:57:40 -0700

Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson did not participate in the team portion of practice Tuesday, Aug. 12. Head coach Rod Marinelli insisted the team was being cautious with Johnson and that he was fine.

Lions | Bentley visits
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:10:38 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports the Detroit Lions met with free-agent C LeCharles Bentley (Browns) Tuesday, Aug. 12.

Lions | Bodden working with second unit
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:38:45 -0700

The Associated Press reports Detroit Lions CB Leigh Bodden has been seeing most of his practice reps with the second-team defense during training camp. "We look at Leigh as a starter, but when we go to a base defense and there's only two corners on the field, CB Brian Kelly's starting at left and CB Travis Fisher's starting at right - currently," defensive coordinator Joe Barry said. "If we started the game tomorrow and the offense (required three cornerbacks), Leigh Bodden would start the game."

Lions | Mulitalo could play Sunday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:43:51 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said during his press conference Monday, Aug. 11, that OG Edwin Mulitalo (elbow) has a chance to play in the team's preseason game Sunday, Aug. 17.

Lions | McDonald will not play Sunday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:43:20 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said during his press conference Monday, Aug. 11, that WR Shaun McDonald (knee) will not play in the team's preseason game Sunday, Aug. 17.

Lions | Campbell will not play Sunday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:35:41 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said during his press conference Monday, Aug. 11, that TE Dan Campbell (elbow) will not play in the team's preseason game Sunday, Aug. 17.

Lions | Bullocks will not play Sunday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:25:44 -0700

Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli said during his press conference Monday, Aug. 11, that FS Daniel Bullocks (knee) will not play in the team's preseason game Sunday, Aug. 17.

Lions | S. Wilson placed on IR
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:24:20 -0700

The Detroit Lions announced they have placed CB Stanley Wilson (Achilles') on Injured Reserve, ending his 2008 season.

Lions | Biddle misses practice Monday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:31:10 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions WR Taye Biddle (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 11.

Lions | Bradley misses practice Monday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:29:36 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions FB Jon Bradley (shoulder) did not participate in practice Monday, Aug. 11.

Lions | McDonald activated from PUP list
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:29:02 -0700

Updating a previous report, Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions WR Shaun McDonald (knee) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list and participated in practice Monday, Aug. 11.

Lions | Campbell activated from PUP list
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:25:24 -0700

Updating a previous report, Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions TE Dan Campbell (elbow) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list and participated in practice Monday, Aug. 11.

Lions | Bullocks activated from PUP list
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:15:29 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions FS Daniel Bullocks (knee) was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform list and participated in practice Monday, Aug. 11.

Lions | L. Moore practices Monday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:13:41 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions DL Langston Moore (shoulder) participated in practice Monday, Aug. 11.

Lions | Redding practices Monday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:07:44 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions DL Cory Redding (groin) participated in practice Monday, Aug. 11.

Lions | Johnson practices Monday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 14:06:36 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (leg) participated in practice Monday, Aug. 11.

Lions | Bullocks to be evaluated Monday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:48:10 -0700

Eric Lacy, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions S Daniel Bullocks (knee) is expected to be evaluated by team doctors Monday, Aug. 11.

Lions | C. Johnson misses practice Sunday
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:47:37 -0700

Eric Lacy, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson (leg) missed the team's practice Sunday, Aug. 10, because of what head coach Rod Marinelli described as a "leg bruise." Marinelli declined to say when he expects Johnson to return, but Johnson told reporters he expects to be healthy enough to practice Monday, Aug. 11.

Lions | K. Smith works with first-team offense
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 05:47:18 -0700

Eric Lacy, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions RB Kevin Smith worked with the first-team offense at times during practice Sunday, Aug. 10. Head coach Rod Marinelli made it clear to media members that they shouldn't read too much into the situation.

Lions | Hanson to miss some time
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:36:37 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions PK Jason Hanson (thigh) will not practice during the upcoming week and will miss the team's second preseason game due to a mild left thigh strain.

Lions | McDonald to be activated from PUP
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:35:36 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions WR Shaun McDonald (knee) will be activated from the PUP Monday, Aug. 11.

Lions | Campbell to be activated from PUP
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:35:19 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions TE Dan Campbell (elbow) will be activated from the PUP Monday, Aug. 11.

Lions | Bullocks to undergo tests
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:34:58 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions S Daniel Bullocks (knee) will be examined again Monday, Aug. 11. If he is given medical clearance, he will be removed from the PUP.