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Allen Park, Mich.-The Detroit Lions announced today their 2010 Preseason Schedule that includes road games at Pittsburgh and Denver in the first two weeks of preseason action and home games vs. Cleveland and Buffalo to close out the preseason. This year's preseason schedule marks the first time since 2002 that the Lions have opened with two games on the road.
In the 2010 preseason opener, Detroit travels to Pittsburgh (Preseason Week 1, August 12-16). The road trip marks the first time since 2005 that the Lions have opened the preseason on the road. The last time the Lions played at Pittsburgh in the preseason was in 2001. Overall, Detroit holds a 10-7 record against the Steelers in preseason games.
The Lions take to the road again the following week (Preseason Week 2, August 19-23) when the team travels to Denver to face the Broncos. The last time the Lions played at Denver in the preseason was 1967. Detroit and Denver are tied 2-2 in the preseason series.
In Preseason Week 3 (August 26-29), the Lions return home for their first game at Ford Field when they host the Cleveland Browns. The Lions and Browns have faced off 40 previous times in the preseason and Detroit owns a 21-18-1 lead in the preseason series.
Detroit closes out the 2010 Preseason when they host the Buffalo Bills in Preseason Week 4 (September 2-3). This year marks the 29th meeting between the Lions and Bills in the preseason, and they have squared off in the preseason each year since 2002. Detroit leads the series 16-11-1. The Lions play at Buffalo during the regular season (date and time to be announced at a later date).
Specific dates and times and individual game ticket information for Lions preseason home games will be announced at a later time.
PRESEASON
Date-Opponent-Network-Time
August 12-16 - at Pittsburgh Steelers - WWJ-TV (CBS) - TBA
August 19-23 - at Denver Broncos - WWJ-TV (CBS) - TBA
August 26-29 - CLEVELAND BROWNS - WWJ-TV (CBS) - TBA
September 2-3 - BUFFALO BILLS - WWJ-TV (CBS) - TBA
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
LIONS ACQUIRE QB SHAUN HILL VIA TRADE WITH SAN FRANCISCO
Allen Park, Mich.-The Detroit Lions announced today that they have acquired QB Shaun Hill from the San Francisco 49ers for an undisclosed 2011 NFL Draft pick.
Hill is a nine-year veteran quarterback who was with the Minnesota Vikings for the first four years (2002-05) of his career and spent the past four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. Last season, Hill started the first six games of the season for the 49ers and was 87-of-155 for 943 yards and threw five touchdowns and two interceptions.
While with the 49ers, Hill accumulated a 10-6 record as a starter (7-1 at home). His career .625 winning pct. as a starter is the fourth-highest winning percentage among all undrafted quarterbacks since 1970 (min. 10 starts). All 16 starts at quarterback occurred when he was the 49ers, and his winning percentage (.625) is the third highest winning percentage in 49ers history. In his first NFL start, he set a record for the highest completion percentage in NFL history for a player making his first pass attempts. Hill signed with the 49ers as an unrestricted free agent June 2, 2006.
In 2002, Hill entered the league as an undrafted rookie free agent with Minnesota (signed with the Vikings April 25,2002) where he served primarily as the team's third quarterback. While with Minnesota, he worked with Lions Offense Coordinator Scott Linehan from 2002-04 while Linehan was the Vikings' offensive coordinator.
•Hill earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. St. Louis (11/16/08), where he became the first 49ers quarterback to post a perfect QB rating in the first half.
•Loves to fish. The quarterback started reeling in fish that were inhabitating farm ponds in his home state of Missouri during high school. When he lived in Minnesota as a member of the Vikings, Shaun caught a 30-inch, 9-pound walleye on his first trip out. He was able to lure the fish using a leech for bait 40-feet deep. Also in his fishing repertoire is a 48-inch muskie.
•Shaun owns all of the weightlifting records for quarterbacks at Maryland - power clean (303 lbs), bench press (320 lbs), and squat (500 lbs).
•Has supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
•Hosts annual fundraising golf tournament at high school alma mater to benefit booster club.
•Hosts annual football camp in conjunction with the Parsons Police Football League.
Shaun Hill
QB Years: 9
Age: 30
Hometown: Parsons, Kan.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 220
College: Maryland
Hill is a nine-year veteran quarterback who was with the Minnesota Vikings for the first four years (2002-05) of his career and spent the past four seasons with the San Francisco 49ers. Last season, Hill started the first six games of the season for the 49ers and was 87-of-155 for 943 yards and threw five touchdowns and two interceptions.
While with the 49ers, Hill accumulated a 10-6 record as a starter (7-1 at home). His career .625 winning pct. as a starter is the fourth-highest winning percentage among all undrafted quarterbacks since 1970 (min. 10 starts). All 16 starts at quarterback occurred when he was the 49ers, and his winning percentage (.625) is the third highest winning percentage in 49ers history. In his first NFL start, he set a record for the highest completion percentage in NFL history for a player making his first pass attempts. Hill signed with the 49ers as an unrestricted free agent June 2, 2006.
In 2002, Hill entered the league as an undrafted rookie free agent with Minnesota (signed with the Vikings April 25,2002) where he served primarily as the team's third quarterback. While with Minnesota, he worked with Lions Offense Coordinator Scott Linehan from 2002-04 while Linehan was the Vikings' offensive coordinator.
•Hill earned NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. St. Louis (11/16/08), where he became the first 49ers quarterback to post a perfect QB rating in the first half.
•Loves to fish. The quarterback started reeling in fish that were inhabitating farm ponds in his home state of Missouri during high school. When he lived in Minnesota as a member of the Vikings, Shaun caught a 30-inch, 9-pound walleye on his first trip out. He was able to lure the fish using a leech for bait 40-feet deep. Also in his fishing repertoire is a 48-inch muskie.
•Shaun owns all of the weightlifting records for quarterbacks at Maryland - power clean (303 lbs), bench press (320 lbs), and squat (500 lbs).
•Has supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
•Hosts annual fundraising golf tournament at high school alma mater to benefit booster club.
•Hosts annual football camp in conjunction with the Parsons Police Football League.
Shaun Hill
QB Years: 9
Age: 30
Hometown: Parsons, Kan.
Height: 6-3
Weight: 220
College: Maryland
Monday, March 15, 2010
LIONS ACQUIRE CB CHRIS HOUSTON VIA TRADE WITH ATLANTA
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Allen Park, Mich.-The Detroit Lions announced today that they have acquired CB Chris Houston from the Atlanta Falcons for the Lions' sixth round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft and a conditional seventh round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Houston (5-11, 178) spent his first three years in the NFL with the Falcons after being drafted by the club in the second-round (41st overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. His career numbers include:162 career tackles (145 solo), three interceptions (14 yards; 1 TD), 34 pass defenses, a forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries. In 2009, Houston played in 12 games (10 starts) before ending the year on the Reserve/Injured list due to a hamstring injury.
Allen Park, Mich.-The Detroit Lions announced today that they have acquired CB Chris Houston from the Atlanta Falcons for the Lions' sixth round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft and a conditional seventh round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Houston (5-11, 178) spent his first three years in the NFL with the Falcons after being drafted by the club in the second-round (41st overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. His career numbers include:162 career tackles (145 solo), three interceptions (14 yards; 1 TD), 34 pass defenses, a forced fumble and 2 fumble recoveries. In 2009, Houston played in 12 games (10 starts) before ending the year on the Reserve/Injured list due to a hamstring injury.
Thursday, March 11, 2010
LIONS RE-SIGN T JON JANSEN AND LB VINNY CIURCIU
Allen Park, Mich.-The Detroit Lions announced today that they have re-signed T Jon Jansen and LB Vinny Ciurciu to one-year deals. Additional contract terms were not disclosed.
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
LIONS SIGN FREE AGENT CB JONATHAN WADE
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Allen Park, Mich.-The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed free agent CB Jonathan Wade to a one-year deal. Additional contract terms were not disclosed.
Wade (5-10, 198) will add depth to the team's secondary as well as contribute on special teams. He has played in 47 career games through three NFL seasons, including six starts, and has accumulated 47 tackles (42 solo), 2 interceptions, 7 pass defenses and 23 special teams. Wade has also returned two kickoffs for 40 yards. He was originally selected by the St. Louis Rams in the third round (84th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft.
Allen Park, Mich.-The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed free agent CB Jonathan Wade to a one-year deal. Additional contract terms were not disclosed.
Wade (5-10, 198) will add depth to the team's secondary as well as contribute on special teams. He has played in 47 career games through three NFL seasons, including six starts, and has accumulated 47 tackles (42 solo), 2 interceptions, 7 pass defenses and 23 special teams. Wade has also returned two kickoffs for 40 yards. He was originally selected by the St. Louis Rams in the third round (84th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft.
Monday, March 8, 2010
LIONS RE-SIGN TE WILL HELLER AND SIGN WR BRIAN CLARK; RELEASE DE DEWAYNE WHITE
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Allen Park, Mich. - The Detroit Lions announced today that they have re-signed TE Will Heller to a three-year deal and signed free agent WR Brian Clark to a one-year deal. Additional contract terms were not disclosed. The team also released DE Dewayne White.
Heller (6-6, 275) joined the Lions last offseason as an unrestricted free agent. He set career highs during his first season in Detroit with 29 receptions and 296 yards while matching a career-high with three touchdowns. Heller played in all 16 games in 2009 with nine starts.
Clark (6-2, 204) comes to Detroit to compete at the wide receiver position and contribute on special teams. In 34 career games with Tampa Bay and Denver, he has 29 kickoff returns for 636 yards (21.9 avg.), 26 special teams tackles, a blocked punt and a special team fumble recovery. Clark, who entered the league as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Broncos (2006), also has 11 career receptions for 100 yards.
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Allen Park, Mich. - The Detroit Lions announced today that they have re-signed TE Will Heller to a three-year deal and signed free agent WR Brian Clark to a one-year deal. Additional contract terms were not disclosed. The team also released DE Dewayne White.
Heller (6-6, 275) joined the Lions last offseason as an unrestricted free agent. He set career highs during his first season in Detroit with 29 receptions and 296 yards while matching a career-high with three touchdowns. Heller played in all 16 games in 2009 with nine starts.
Clark (6-2, 204) comes to Detroit to compete at the wide receiver position and contribute on special teams. In 34 career games with Tampa Bay and Denver, he has 29 kickoff returns for 636 yards (21.9 avg.), 26 special teams tackles, a blocked punt and a special team fumble recovery. Clark, who entered the league as an undrafted rookie free agent with the Broncos (2006), also has 11 career receptions for 100 yards.
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Saturday, March 6, 2010
LIONS SIGN WR NATE BURLESON AND DE KYLE VANDEN BOSCH
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Allen Park, Mich.-The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed unrestricted free agents WR Nate Burleson to a five-year deal and DE Kyle Vanden Bosch to a four-year deal. Additional terms of their contracts were not disclosed.
Allen Park, Mich.-The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed unrestricted free agents WR Nate Burleson to a five-year deal and DE Kyle Vanden Bosch to a four-year deal. Additional terms of their contracts were not disclosed.
Friday, March 5, 2010
LIONS RELEASE CB PHILLIP BUCHANON AND DT GRADY JACKSON
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Allen Park, Mich.—The Detroit Lions announced today that they have released CB Phillip Buchanon and DT Grady Jackson.
Allen Park, Mich.—The Detroit Lions announced today that they have released CB Phillip Buchanon and DT Grady Jackson.
LIONS ACQUIRE DT COREY WILLIAMS VIA TRADE FROM CLEVELAND
Teams also exchange draft picks
Allen Park, Mich.— The Detroit Lions announced today that they have acquired DT Corey Williams and a 2010 seventh round draft choice from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2010 fifth round draft pick.
Williams is a versatile, veteran defensive tackle who has played both defensive tackle and end in four-man and three-man fronts during his NFL career. He played with Green Bay from 2004-07 and with Cleveland from 2008-09. On February 29, 2008, Williams was traded to Cleveland from Green Bay for a Browns second round pick. He has played in 88 career games (38 starts) and registered 244 tackles (153 solo), 21.5 sacks (126.5 yards), one interception, 12 pass defenses, two fumble recoveries and five forced fumbles. Williams was originally drafted by Green Bay in the sixth round (179th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft.
Allen Park, Mich.— The Detroit Lions announced today that they have acquired DT Corey Williams and a 2010 seventh round draft choice from the Cleveland Browns in exchange for a 2010 fifth round draft pick.
Williams is a versatile, veteran defensive tackle who has played both defensive tackle and end in four-man and three-man fronts during his NFL career. He played with Green Bay from 2004-07 and with Cleveland from 2008-09. On February 29, 2008, Williams was traded to Cleveland from Green Bay for a Browns second round pick. He has played in 88 career games (38 starts) and registered 244 tackles (153 solo), 21.5 sacks (126.5 yards), one interception, 12 pass defenses, two fumble recoveries and five forced fumbles. Williams was originally drafted by Green Bay in the sixth round (179th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft.
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