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Lions Make Alabama's Robinson The Newest 'Mr. Irrelevant'

Oct 17, 2014 9:50 PM

Alabama cornerback Ramzee Robinson is the newest Mr. Irrelevant. Eighteen hours and five minutes after it began, the Detroit Lions ended the NFL draft Sunday by selecting the 5-foot-10, 186-pound cornerback in the seventh round with the 255th. "My faith was tested," Robinson said during a conference call with the Detroit media. "Thankfully it held up and made me a Detroit Lion. "I'm just thankful my name was finally called."

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Johnson To Wear #81 For Lions

Sep 6, 2014 8:32 PM

The Lions announced that Calvin Johnson will wear No. 81, the number Mike Williams was supposed to wear this season (after they took No. 88 away from him because they retired Charlie Sanders' old number).

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Raiders Acquire McCown And Williams From Detroit

Oct 15, 2014 4:55 AM

The Lions have traded Josh McCown and Mike Williams to the Raiders for fourth-round pick, No. 105 overall. As soon as JaMarcus Russell went to the Raiders with the top pick, it was only a matter of time before Josh McCown was traded to Oakland.

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Report: Titans To Acquire Mike Williams From Lions

Oct 23, 2014 9:20 AM

According to the NFL Network, the Tennessee Titans are expected to acquire wide receiver Mike Williams from the Detroit Lions for an undisclosed draft choice. Williams, the Lions? first pick in 2005, has been a disappointment since being taken 10th overall that season. He had just eight catches last season. The move reunites Williams with his former Southern California offensive coordinator Norm Chow.

The City Paper

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Detroit Signs WR's Robinson, Russell, Re-Sign CB Smith

Oct 23, 2014 9:20 AM

The Lions signed wide receivers Marcus Robinson and Cliff Russell and re-signed cornerback Keith Smith on Wednesday. Robinson was cut by the Vikings with one game left last season despite leading the team with four touchdown receptions in 10 games. He started 19 of his 41 games over three seasons in Minnesota, catching 107 passes for 1,553 yards and 17 touchdowns. Robinson has 43 career touchdowns in nine seasons with the Bears, Ravens, and Vikings.

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Source: Lions Will Trade Down

Jun 1, 2014 10:09 AM

An NFL source says the Detroit Lions will trade their No. 2 overall draft pick, but will entertain offers only from teams with picks 3 through 10. The team that trades to the number two slot will almost surely draft Calvin Johnson. "Try to find a negative on him," said Jeffrey Foster, president of the NFL scouting service. "It's hard to do."

Denver Post

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Lions Would Love Willis

Oct 23, 2014 9:25 AM

Patrick Willis is projected to be drafted around the middle of the first round. The Lions want him, but they have the second overall pick. If the Lions are going to draft Willis, they'll have to trade down deep into the first round, or trade up from the second round, where they have the 34th pick overall. "Oh, boy -- he's a good player," Marinelli said at the league meetings last month. "He's fast, explosive, bright, good guy. He's done it over a period of time. "He's a lot like Ernie (Sims). That's an explosive player. I like speed on defense."

Detroit News

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Russell And Quinn Visit Detroit

Feb 12, 2014 9:31 AM

JaMarcus Russell and Brady Quinn both visited the Lions on Wednesday and came away with a feeling that they would like to play for the franchise. "It's a nice place," Russell said. "I'd love to come here and play ball any day." Quinn came in shortly afterward, wearing a dress shirt and slacks, ready for his job interview. "Personally," Quinn said, "I think I would be a great fit."

Detroit Free-Press

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Johnson Meeting With Lions Goes Well

Apr 18, 2014 4:19 PM

Calvin Johnson met with the Lions on Wednesday and came away with a good impression of the franchise. "It's always good to visit places, see the coaches and players, see the facility," Johnson said as he departed. "It was nice to come here and check out this place." Johnson has no idea which team will draft him. "I won't know until the day comes," Johnson said. "We'll have to wait and see."

Detroit News

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