Lions awarded WR Reese Wiggins off waivers, cut Naaman Roosevelt
The Lions added a wide receiver Friday night claiming undrafted rookie Reese Wiggins off waivers (via New England) while at the same time cutting veteran wide out Naaman Roosevelt to make room.
Signing with the...
Lions sign OL Garrett Reynolds and RB George Ginn
According to his agent Chad Speck, the Lions have signed former Falcons OL Garrett Reynolds.
https://twitter.com/a3Chad/status/489806655438065664
Reynolds (27) started in 10 games for Atlanta before ultimately losing his job and subsequently being released back in February.
The...
Former Lions WR Titus Young arrested… again
Former Lions WR Titus Young continues to be a productive member of society.
According to David Leon Moore of USA Today, Young was apparently arrested in Los Angeles on felony battery charges with bail set at $105,000. No other...
Lions apparently ‘reached-out’ to CB Brandon Flowers
With the release of Chris Houston last week the Lions' ever growing need for a corner intensified especially after not really addressing the secondary during this past draft. Detroit however could remedy the problem...
The Lions cut CB Chris Houston
According to various reports, the Lions have cut CB Chris Houston just one season after signing the defensive back to a $25 million dollar contract.
https://twitter.com/kmeinke/status/477522224971542528
The move of Houston's release also comes after he was...
Lions ink first round pick Eric Ebron to contract
With the rest of the 2014 draft class sign sealed and delivered the Lions finally got their first round pick Eric Ebron inked to his rookie deal with the team. According to reports, Ebron...
Former Lion and WMU Bronco Tony Scheffler retires
Former Lion and Western Michigan tight end Tony Scheffler has announced his retirement according to the Associated Press Wednesday afternoon.
Scheffler's decision comes after a recent rash of concussions (three over the past four years)...
Suh makes his way to Detroit for OTA’s
It looks as though Ndamukong Suh decided it was time to make an appearance in Detroit and grace us with his presence for OTA's. This is according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network.
https://twitter.com/RapSheet/statuses/468754828819431424
Not only...
Grading the Lions 2014 Draftees: Dorf’s Grades
The NFL draft's first round was almost a week ago. I prefer to wait a few days before doing my draft grades so they aren't knee jerk reactions but instead a well thought out...
Downtown’s Lions 2014 NFL Draft Grades
Round 1 (10th overall): TE from North Carolina - Eric Ebron
He’s an athletic Antonio Gates and far from Vernon Davis as well as Jimmy Graham. This pick makes zero sense as he’s a tight...