Lions sign RB Pinner
The Detroit Lions signed free agent running back Artose Pinner to a one-year deal on Thursday. Additional contract terms were not disclosed.
Chiefs, Lions swap first-round picks
The Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions pulled off a trade Saturday, swapping mid-first-round picks in the 2008 NFL Draft.
Detroit Lions 2008 Draft Preview
The Lions struggled mightily on defense throughout most of 2007, and the fact that Rod Marinelli's area of expertise is on that side of the ball might lead you to believe that Detroit would look in that direction with the No. 15 pick. Defensive line and secondary help are among the top priorities in that realm. However, the Lions' offensive line was also poor, meaning that if a player like tackle Jeff Otah (Pittsburgh) is available in the first round, the team could also seek to go in that direction. A third possibility, following the disappointing 2007 season turned in by Tatum Bell and the subsequent jettisoning of Kevin Jones and T.J. Duckett, is that the team will be consider the likes of Felix Jones (Arkansas), Rashard Mendenhall (Illinois) or some other running back. Whatever order the team comes up with to address those needs, all must be tended to.
Lions sign LB Gardner
The Detroit Lions signed free agent linebacker Gilbert Gardner to a one-year deal Tuesday. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Lions re-sign DE Corey Smith
The Detroit Lions re-signed defensive end Corey Smith to a one-year deal Monday.
Lions sign CB Kelly, release S Kennedy
The Detroit Lions made a pair of moves to revamp their secondary on Friday, signing cornerback Brian Kelly to a three-year contract, and releasing safety Kenoy Kennedy.
Lions release Jones, Edwards
The Detroit Lions released running back Kevin Jones and defensive end Kalimba Edwards on Thursday.
Lions re-sign CB Fisher
The Detroit Lions re-signed cornerback Travis Fisher to a three-year contract on Wednesday.
Lions sign DT Darby
The Detroit Lions signed unrestricted free agent defensive tackle Chuck Darby to a three-year contract Tuesday.
Lions sign OT Foster, CB Kelly
The Detroit Lions announced Monday that they have re-signed unrestricted free agent offensive tackle George Foster, and have also agreed to terms with cornerback Brian Kelly.
Lions sign a pair of players
The Detroit Lions re-signed running back Aveion Cason and signed free agent guard Corey Hulsey to one-year contracts Wednesday. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Lions sign TE Gaines
The Detroit Lions signed free agent tight end Michael Gaines to a four-year deal and re-signed tight end John Owens to a one-year deal on Monday. Additional terms were not disclosed.
