Tag: Jeff Backus
Lions DE Cliff Avril Gets The Franchise Tag
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Detroit Lions have placed their franchise tag on DE Cliff Avril.
Detroit reportedly spent much of yesterday working on a long-term...
Lions Getting Closer To Reaching A Deal With WR Calvin Johnson
Philip Zaroo of Mlive.com reports that discussions between the Detroit Lions and Calvin Johnson are "progressing along," according to Lions GM Martin Mayhew.
Detroit is trying to address Johnson's contract in...
Lions DE Cliff Avril Explains His Reasoning For Potentially Holding Out
Lions DE Cliff Avril was a hot topic last week after he mentioned that he would consider holding out if the team chose...
Detroit Lions Rumors: Mikel Leshoure, Jahvid Best, Free Agents
Mikel Leshoure
Dave Brikett of the Detroit Free Press writes that Lions RB Mikel Leshoure is entering the "final stages" of his rehab after tearing his Achilles tendon last season.
Leshoure had been rehabbing...
Lions “Won’t Have Much Cap Room” For Free Agency
Dave Brikett of the Detroit Free Press writes that the Lions "won't have much cap room" during free agency which could create an issue...
Cliff Avril & Jeff Backus’s Future In Detroit
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Bob Wojnowski of the Detroit News writes that the Detroit Lions top priority this offseason should be to come to an agreement with DE Cliff...
Lions Considering OT Leonard Davis
Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio writes that sources close to the situation mentioned that OT Leonard Davis will be meeting with the Detroit Lions...
Lions Lose Starting LT Jeff Backus
Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reported yesterday that Detroit Lions OT Jeff Backus has sustained a partial tear of his pectoral muscle. Depending on the...
Bears & Jay Cutler In For A Long Day Against The Lions
The Bears chose to bring in Mike Martz this offseason to bolster their offensive attack but if this years preseason was any indication of...
