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- Browns, Delhomme agree to 2-year deal - 07:16 AM
- Jets coach Rex Ryan has weight-loss surgery - 03:47 AM
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- Unsigned Tomlinson goes home after visit with Jets - 03:24 PM
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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
Lions cut DE Dewayne White, acquire CBs Chris Houston, Jonathan Wade
The Lions, in another busy day of personnel moves, released White with two years remaining on the five-year, $29 million contract he signed in 2007, when he left Tampa Bay to join his former coach, Rod Marinelli, in Detroit. - 03/09/2010
Ben Roethlisberger's attorney says no assault occurred
A high-profile defense attorney hired by Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger disputed a student's claim the two-time Super Bowl winner sexually assaulted her. - 03/09/2010
NFL: Roundup
Donovan McNabb, Terrell Owens connect again
McNabb and Owens are teaming up on a basketball court instead of a football field in the new season of Spike TV's "Pros vs. Joes." - 03/09/2010
Lions: Notebook
Lions coach Jim Schwartz likes new defensive end's motor
Schwartz disputes that Kyle Vanden Bosch is on the decline, saying detractors "can't read between the lines. ... Sacks aren't the final determination of how effective a player is." - 03/08/2010
Lions complete deal for CB Chris Houston
Allen Park -- The Detroit Lions have finalized a trade for cornerback Chris Houston from the Atlanta Falcons. - 03/08/2010
Lions trade for cornerback, will visit with another Monday
Detroit acquired Chris Houston from Atlanta, giving up a sixth-round pick while flip-flopping fifth-rounders, according to an ESPN report. Meanwhile, Jonathan Wade is expected to meet with Lions brass Monday. - 03/07/2010
Lions coaches make personal connections with recruiting visits
Jim Schwartz knew better than to go in empty-handed, especially at that time of night. So when he paid a house call to Kyle Vanden Bosch, the Lions' top free-agent target, he made sure he came bearing gifts. - 03/06/2010
Bob Wojnowski
Nate Burleson's value will be measured by Calvin Johnson's play
It was a giddy day at Lions headquarters, with two fresh faces and big bright smiles. But the real impact of the signings hasn't been felt yet, and there's one place it'd better be felt first -- with Calvin Johnson. - 03/06/2010
- It's time for Raymar Morgan to finally step up for Spartans
- Michigan has little time to salvage disappointing season
- If Lions want dominant D-line, they'll draft Ndamukong Suh
- Tigers' Carlos Guillen takes to DH role with professionalism
- Rodney Stuckey's episode brings back bad memory
- Mike Babcock's biggest worry now has to be Wings' goalies
John Niyo: Lions
If Lions want dominant D-line, they'll draft Ndamukong Suh
If the Lions really want to make this investment in Kyle Vanden Bosch pay off, they need to go help the guy they brought in to help. And that means investing millions more in the foundation of their defense by drafting Ndamukong Suh. - 03/06/2010
Lions' Schwartz: Don't expect another 'big' free-agent signing
"Yeah, I'd be surprised if there was another, you know, big one," Jim Schwartz said Saturday, after officially introducing defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch and receiver Nate Burleson. - 03/06/2010
