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Lions: Notebook
Lions visit with 'very sharp' Russell Okung
Oklahoma State tackle Russell Okung, one of a handful of candidates for the Lions top pick in April, was in Detroit for an official visit Monday, the first day of offseason workouts for the team. - 03/16/2010
NFL: Roundup
Seahawks sign tight end, wide receiver
The Seahawks have signed wide receiver Ruvell Martin to a one-year deal and tight end Chris Baker to a multi-year contract. - 03/16/2010
Tim Twentyman
Drew Stanton hasn't had fair chance with Lions? Rubbish
Stanton was given every opportunity to earn his playing time in practice and in the preseason. He was simply never impressive enough to secure the starting job. - 03/15/2010
Oklahoma State OT Russell Okung meets with Lions in Allen Park
Okung is visiting the Lions' practice facility Monday, meeting with coaches in one of the 30 pre-draft visits with prospects that NFL teams are allotted. - 03/15/2010
49ers confirm deal to send QB Shaun Hill to Lions
The San Francisco 49ers on Monday confirmed the pending trade with the Lions that will send quarterback Shaun Hill to Detroit in exchange for one of the Lions' two seventh-round picks in 2011. - 03/15/2010
Former Lion Larry Foote agrees to terms with Steelers
Foote, a starter at middle linebacker last season for the Lions, has agreed to terms on a three-year, $9.3 million deal, including a $1.8 million signing bonus, with the Steelers, a league source confirmed. - 03/15/2010
Report: Lions trade for 49ers QB Shaun Hill
The Sacramento Bee reported the Lions pulled the trigger on a trade with the 49ers that will send quarterback Shaun Hill to Detroit for a seventh-round draft pick in 2011. - 03/15/2010
Ex-Lion Larry Foote set to rejoin Steelers
Linebacker Larry Foote, who played with the Lions last season, is set to return to his old team, the Pittsburgh Steelers. Foote flew to Pittsburgh in hopes of finalizing a three-year contract. - 03/15/2010
Browns trade QB Brady Quinn to Broncos
The Broncos acquired the former first-round draft pick from the Cleveland Browns for fullback Peyton Hillis, a 2011 sixth-round draft pick and a conditional pick in 2012. - 03/14/2010
LaDainian Tomlinson signs 2-year deal with Jets
Tomlinson's agent, Tom Condon, confirmed the deal Sunday night. The Jets reached the AFC championship game last season, eliminating Tomlinson and the Chargers along the way. - 03/14/2010
John Niyo: Lions
Lions know all good teams come to pass in NFC North
With the emergence of Aaron Rodgers in Green Bay and the arrival of Brett Favre in Minnesota and Jay Cutler in Chicago -- now you've got Mike Martz there, too -- this isn't the same 'ol Black and Blue division. - 03/13/2010
Roundup
QB Jake Delhomme, Browns agree to 2-year deal
Delhomme is expected to compete for Cleveland's starting job with Brady Quinn. Earlier this week, the Browns acquired backup Seneca Wallace in a trade with Seattle. - 03/13/2010
Jim Schwartz likes speed of Lions' acquisitions
The Lions are much faster across the board with the signings of receivers Nate Burleson and Brian Clark, cornerbacks Chris Houston and Jonathan Wade, and linebackers Caleb Campbell and Vinny Ciurciu. - 03/13/2010
Tim Twentyman: Lions Insider
Speculation on Lions drafting Russell Okung, but it's likely just that
Some outlets have the Lions taking Okung at No. 2. Speculation continued to swirl when the Lions took him to dinner in Indianapolis during the first night of the NFL combine. - 03/12/2010
Kiper, McShay agree: Lions will get Ndamukong Suh
ESPN's Mel Kiper, draft expert, and Todd McShay have released their latest mock drafts for the first round. They both have Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh going No. 2 to the Lions. - 03/11/2010
Dominic Raiola charged up over Lions' moves
Raiola, 31, said he can't help but get excited about the Lions' newest free-agent additions, and told The News this is the most excited he's ever been heading into a season. - 03/11/2010
Army linebacker Caleb Campbell set to rejoin Lions
Two years after he became the feel-good story of the 2008 NFL draft, former Army safety Caleb Campbell is expected to sign a contract with the Lions on Friday. - 03/11/2010
John Niyo: NFL Insider
Eagles likely to move at least one quarterback
Three can be a crowd. But for now, it's just a quandary for the Philadelphia Eagles, whose three-headed quarterback situation doesn't qualify as a controversy -- yet. - 03/11/2010
Roundup
Eagles sign former U-M star Marlin Jackson
Still looking to replace Brian Dawkins, the Eagles are taking a chance on Jackson. They signed the free agent to a two-year contract on Wednesday. - 03/11/2010
Football Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen dies at 69
He was part of the Rams' "Fearsome Foursome" defensive line, which set an NFL record for the fewest yards allowed during a 14-game season in 1968. - 03/11/2010
New Lions CB Jonathan Wade says he'll fight for starting job
New Lions cornerback Jonathan Wade says he'll accept any role he's given to help make Detroit a winner. He doesn't want it to be assumed, however, that he's destined to be a backup. - 03/10/2010
Tim Twentyman
Lions cleaning up messy roster with key acquisitions
The Lions have made a few mistakes over the years on player personnel decisions. No one knows that better than second-year Lions general manager Martin Mayhew. - 03/10/2010
Lions: Notebook
Lions GM Martin Mayhew likes to deal
When you're the worst team in the league -- or close to it, as the Lions have been -- the options tend to be limited in free agency. - 03/10/2010
NFL: Roundup
Browns release quarterback Derek Anderson
The team released the one-time Pro Bowl quarterback Tuesday, one day after the Browns acquired backup Seneca Wallace in a trade from Seattle. - 03/10/2010
Tim Twentyman
Look for Lions to get their running back in draft
Six running backs ran a 4.49 40-yard dash or lower at the NFL scouting combine last month, led by California's Jhavid Best (4.35) and Clemson's C.J. Spiller (4.37). - 03/09/2010
