Tag: Martin Mayhew
Lions Have No Plans To Trade RB Mikel LeShoure
Lions GM Martin Mayhew told reporters on Monday that they have "zero interest" in trading RB Mikel LeShoure this offseason, per Dave Birkett.
According to Mayhew, they...
Lions Will Not Pick Up DT Nick Fairley’s Fifth-Year Option
Lions GM Martin Mayhew told reporters on Monday that the Lions will not pick up DT Nick Fairley's fifth-year option.
Mayhew wants to keep Fairley motivated next year and...
Report: Chiefs, Jets, Lions & Raiders All In The Mix For TE Brandon Pettigrew
Update:
Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports that the list of suitors for free agent TE Brandon Pettigrew includes the Chiefs, Jets, Lions and Raiders.
Manish Mehta previously reported...
Report: Lions Still In Talks With TE Brandon Pettigrew, But He’s Likely To Reach The Open Market
Update:
Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports that the Lions are still in talks with free agent TE Brandon Pettigrew,
However, Birkett believes a deal before the deadline...
Lions Won’t Be Re-Signing K David Akers
Alex Marvez of Fox Sports reports that the Detroit Lions won't re-sign veteran K David Akers this offseason.
Lions GM Martin Mayhew mentioned during the NFL Scouting...
Lions Reportedly Showing A “Ton Of Interest” In Clemson WR Sammy Watkins
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports that the Detroit Lions are showing a "ton of interest" in Clemson WR Sammy Watkins.
Justin Rogers of MLive.com reported...
Lions Will Not Be Bringing Back K David Akers & DE Israel Idonije Next Season
Lions GM Martin Mayhew mentioned on Friday that they will not be re-signing either free agent K David Akers or DE Israel Idonije, per...
Lions Expect To Have A Long-Term Deal With DT Ndamukong Suh Done Soon
Lions GM Martin Mayhew told reporters Friday morning that he expects to get a long-term extension worked out with DTÂ Ndamukong Suh at some point...
Lions Head Coach Rumors
Here's a running list of rumors related to the Lions head coaching search.
Tim Twentymen of DetroitLions.com writes that the talk of Ken Whisenhunt being the favorite for...
Report: Lions Fire Jim Schwartz
ESPN's Adam Schefter reports that the Detroit Lions have in fact fired HCÂ Jim Schwartz.
Reports indicated that Schwartz was meeting with the team this morning and...
Report: Lions Could Make Sweeping Changes In The Near Future
Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network reports that the Lions coaching staff "think and fear" that they will be fired in the coming days.
Rapoport adds that the...
Lions May Fire HC Jim Schwartz & GM Martin Mayhew If They Miss The Playoffs
This news is from Monday night, so our apologies for passing this along a little later than normal.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Monday night...
NFL News & Rumors: Monday 3/18
Free Agents
Very little interest in LB James Harrison. (NFLTR)
RB Beanie Wells knee situation was bad that signing him would be a risk for the...
Lions Notes: Matthew Stafford, Cliff Avril
Matthew Stafford
Lions GM Martin Mayhew mentioned that he met with Matthew Stafford's agent on Thursday regarding a long-term extension, per Chris McCosky.
Mayhew mentioned that the talks went...
