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Lions backup quarterback recovering from minor surgery
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Detroit Lions backup quarterback Shaun Hill is recovering from minor surgery on his foot. Hill had the surgery to repair a “nagging injury” on his left foot.
The Lions needed Hill for only one game last season. Hill came off the bench to go 10-of-14 for 172 yards and two touchdowns in a loss to Tennessee.
Hill, 33, is one of the leagues better backup options...
Reggie Bush Plays Workout Instructor for the Day
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Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush is a duel threat. He’s a solid running back and he dabbles in being a workout instructor for the day. Reggie got busy. Here’s the tweet, “Reggie Bush is my workout instructor for the day! #FeelCoolGoHarder w/ Mission Athlete Care’s” I’m sure Reggie worked the group hard.-TO
Reggie Bush Selling His Ride
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Titus Young does his best Chris Rock impression, but no one's laughing
In one of his routines, comedian Chris Rock once said that he’s not saying O.J. Simpson shoulda killed his ex-wife, but he ’understands’… We all laughed, because it’s comedy. But when troubled former Lions receiver Titus Young says it to his ex-girlfriend, it’s definitely restraining order time. And that’s exactly what his ex and mother of his 8-year-old son did,...
Detroit Lions’ History 101 for Rookies
The young men selected as the new crop of Detroit Lions might want to take a moment to carefully go over the photographs of their predecessors. Shoot, some photos referenced here may actually be found hanging in Allen Park or at Ford Field. In the 1950’s and 1960’s, these were not just football players, they were the terrors of what is now the NFC North. These days, there...
Woman gets restraining order against ex-Lions WR
Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Titus Young's legal problems are only getting worse.
According to Riverside County court documents, his son's mother Marjani Maldonado filed for a permanent restraining order against him on Thursday, citing a threat of domestic violence.
Maldonado first requested a restraining order May 8, three days after Young was arrested twice in one...
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Stephen Tulloch Shoots Back at Pro Football Talk’s Criticism of NFL Network’s ‘Top 100′
There have been some odd inclusions on the NFL Network’s annual “Top 100″ players countdown (like Jacoby Jones being on the list at all). Whether or not one of Thursday night’s rankings falls into that category of head-scratchers depends on whom you ask.
Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch grabbed the No. 63 spot in the top 100, which is voted on by players around the...
HAVE A COKE, NDAMUKONG
Mean Joe Greene defends Suh
Hall of Famer Mean Joe Greene took the time to defend Ndmukong Suh and the Lions defensive lineman's style of play, which previously has been described by some as dirty.
Titus Young’s girlfriend files for a restraining order after he told her, “I understand why O.J. killed his wife”
Titus Young’s girlfriend has decided to file a restraining order against him following his multiple arrests. It sounds like he’s had some serious issues with her as well. “He would say things like, ‘I understand why O.J. killed his wife.’ He says, ‘We’re always gonna be a family and I’m always going to be his,’” the restraining order request states, per the...
Nick Fairley Says The Detroit Lions Have Best DT Tandem In NFL
Nick Fairley is feeling rather confident this off-season, and who can blame him. Fairley finished the 2013 season off strong, and is starting to come into his own.
Fairley made headlines last week when he all but guaranteed the Lions would play in the Super Bowl. Fairley is making a less bold proclamation this time, but it’s still a bit bold.
In a conversation with detroitlions...
Detroit Lions’ CB Darius Slay opts for surgery
Darius Slay has traded rookie minicamp for arthroscopic surgery on his meniscus. Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reported the surgery and the word was passed around early this week..
Slay underwent the surgery on May 3, 2013. From early comments after the draft, it was thought that the meniscus was of little concern and that surgery might be off the table, but the Lions’ medical...
Titus Young ended up pleading not guilty to eight charges
According to ProFootballTalk.com, former Lions wide receiver Titus Young ended up pleading not guilty to all eight of the criminal charges that he’s currently facing. He was arraigned on Tuesday night in southern California. According to the court’s online records, Young faces two counts of second-degree burglary and one count of first-degree burglary. All three burglary...
Titus Young faces up to 7 1/2 years in prison
We just reported that former Lions wide receiver Titus Young was arrested a total of four times over the past week. He was charged with a felony for robbing a convenience store on may 4th. The crime went unreported so it never got out to the media. Young is currently in southern California waiting to be arraigned, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free-Press. He faces up...
Detroit Lions’ Schwartz, Mayhew still looking for the pony
Detroit Lions DE Ronnell Lewis tweeted an apology to fans for his part in an incident in Norman, OK last month. Lewis used Twitter to apologize to “everyone” and by that I presume he means fans, coaches, management and his teammates. He claims to have learned from his adventure and seems to commit to the idea that it won’t happen again. Good enough.
With his Tweets,...
Titus Young's father speaks out
The Detroit Lions thought they landed a gem when they wrangled receiver Titus Young in the 2011 draft.
What they landed was a troubled young man whose issues are playing out in theater of the world.
Young’s father Richard spoke with the Detroit Free Press a day after they spoke with the homeowner that almost shot Young after he allegedly broke into his home.
The elder Young...
Interest in Dwight Freeney heating up again
Four to five teams are reportedly interetsed in making a run for former Indianapolis Colts pass rusher Dwight Freeney.
Although Freeney has had his share of visits, no team has been able to sign him due to his high salary demands. NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports that things are about to change, with interest in Freeney "heating up." He'll be making the rounds...
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