Lions franchise DE Cliff Avril
With the 4PM deadline for teams to franchise players rapidly approaching the Lions decided to take no chances and franchise defensive end Cliff Avril.
The Lions used the non-exclusive tag on Avril meaning other teams...
Report: Titans players had incentive program for big hits during Schwartz’s tenure as defensive...
According to a report out of Tennessean (via the Detroit Free Press), Tennessee Titan players ran an incentive program for big hits while Lions head coach Jim Schwartz was the defensive coordinator there.
The report...
Lions players respond to Saints’ bounty allegations, could Detroit also be involved?
The NFL announced Friday that around 22-27 Saints players took part in a bounty program under defensive coordinator Gregg Williams between 2009 and 2011. According to Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com, players allegedly received $1,000...
Lions free agent news: Tulloch not close, Avril nearing deadline, Backus ‘productive’
LB Stephen Tulloch/Lions not close in contract negotiations
According to ProFootballTalk.com's Mike Florio, talks between impending UFA linebacker Stephen Tulloch and the Detroit Lions are reportedly still far apart.
Tulloch is one of many players the...
Lions News: Mayhew shopping Alphonso Smith? Schwartz, Avril and Megatron contract negotiations
According to a report by NFL.com's Jason La Canfora (via Tim Twentyman), the Detroit Lions are shopping cornerback Alphonso Smith to as least one team.
Last season Smith had three interceptions in 11 games...
The Lions, the Draft and the Combine
The Lions are heading into almost uncharted territory coming off one of their best seasons in nearly tow decades. After finishing 10-6, the Lions will draft in the 23rd spot a position that is...
Avril will consider not reporting to camp if franchised
With the Cliff Avril contract negotiations progressing slowly word broke last week that the Lions were planning on using the franchise tag on the young defensive end as early as this coming Monday. A...
No “hometown discount”: Lions likely to franchise Avril
During an appearance on Sirius Satellite Radio on March 13, Lions free agent defensive end Cliff Avril said he'd like to remain with the Lions but he wouldn't take less than market value to...
Will the Lions address the offensive line in the first round?
An area the roster the Lions have pretty much overlooked the past several seasons is the offensive line position. Sure Matt Millen took Gosder Cherilus with the 17th overall pick back in 2008 but...
Lions Roundup: Faulk not impressed with Stafford, Lions not interested in overseas game, cap...
NFL Network analyst Marshall Faulk not impressed by Stafford's 5,000 yard season
Even though Matthew Stafford became only the fourth player in NFL history to throw for over 5,000 yards before the playoffs and do...
