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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

Jake Delhomme, 35, was released last week after seven seasons with the Carolina Panthers, a move that left him in tears.

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

Chris Houston had 58 tackles in 2007, 61 in 2008 and 47 in 2009, though he played in just 12 games last season.

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

The Lions were on hand to watch Oklahoma State offensive tackle Russell Okung run the 20-yard shuttle.

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

Tackle Ndamukong Suh was a Heisman Trophy finalist -- rare for a defensive player.

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

Dominic Raiola said he'd been lobbying to pick up Kyle Vanden Bosch since end of the season.

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

Caleb Campbell works out during a Lions rookie mini-camp in 2008.

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

A 2005 first-round draft pick by the Colts, Marlin Jackson is coming off a pair of season-ending knee injuries.

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

Merlin Olsen playing for the Rams in 1976.

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

Jonathan Wade: "I want to be a part of this team, turning it around and going to the Super Bowl."

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

Nate Burleson will be another talented target for Matthew Stafford -- and is expected to take some of the coverage pressure off Calvin Johnson.

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

The Lions decided to trade for Corey Williams rather then let him be released by the Browns.

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

Derek nderson's uneven five-year stint with the Cleveland Browns is officially over.

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

Clemson's C.J. Spiller gained 1,212 yards with 12 TDs on 216 carries in 2009.

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

Milledgeville police said at a news conference they expect to interview Ben Roethlisberger in the next several days.

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

New Detroit Lion Kyle Vanden Bosch chats with Kris Draper of the Red Wings after Friday's game against the Predators.

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

Cornerback Chris Houston, guarding Miami's Greg Camarillo earlier this season, was traded to Detroit on Monday, according to an ESPN report.

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, left, went after Kyle Vanden Bosch while the target of Scott Linehan, right, was Nate Burleson.

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

John Niyo: Lions

If Lions want dominant D-line, they'll draft Ndamukong Suh

Kyle Vanden Bosch on Ndamukong Suh: "He's the best defensive tackle I've ever seen in college."

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

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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... - 03/13/2010

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