Jim Schwartz Talks About the Passing of Tom Kowalski

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The Lions practiced in shorts on the outdoor fields today at the team’s headquarters and practice facility in Allen Park.


The atmosphere at the Lions practice facility in Allen Park was somber today as the organization mourned the loss of long-time beat reporter Tom Kowalski. Though Tom never read the Detroit Lions Daily Update, he will be missed.

Today Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz spoke about the untimely passing of Tom "Killer" Kowalski.
“I got the word on the practice field a while ago about Tom’s news and we just brought the team up and had a moment of silence and a prayer. Obviously, our condolences go out to his friends and his family, of which we consider ourselves both here. I’ll just say this about Tom—the one thing he always tried to do was get it right. He knew football and he always wanted to get it right and we had a lot of respect for that. I think what we’ll do is let the first question go unasked today and when we’re ready we’ll go second question.”

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LIONS REACH SELLOUT FOR FINAL HOME PRESEASON GAME

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Allen Park, Mich.— The Detroit Lions announced this evening that they have reached a sellout for their final home preseason game against the New England Patriots Saturday, August 27 (kickoff set for 8 p.m. ET). By reaching a sellout, the nationally televised CBS broadcast will also air in the local television markets (Metro Detroit, Lansing, Saginaw/Flint and Toledo), including WWJ-TV CBS 62.

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SATURDAY DESIGNATED AS “KIDS DAY AT LIONS CAMP"

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Allen Park, Mich.—The Detroit Lions will host “Kids Day at Lions Camp” during their training camp practice Saturday, August 6 that will begin at 9:15 a.m. Saturday’s practice is open to the general public. Gates will open at 8 a.m. and access is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

In addition to watching the 2011 Detroit Lions prepare for the upcoming season at the team’s training facility in Allen Park, there will be additional festivities geared for young Lions fans.

Among the activities and events tentatively scheduled are:

• Appearance by Roary, the team’s mascot
• Facepainters for the kids
• Lions Interactive Inflatables: the popular Giant Lions Head, Quarterback Challenge and Lions Helmet House
• Team’s autograph tent will be designated for Kids Only (14 years of age and under)
• Free Lions mini footballs for the first 300 kids in attendance and other Lions giveaways.
• Special autographed raffle items for Detroit Lions Kids Club members or for new members who sign up on Saturday. Winners will be drawn and notified Monday, August 8.

Practice sessions at Allen Park are open for outdoor practices only and are subject to change. In the case of inclement weather, practices will be moved indoors and therefore closed to the public. Rain Dates are available as necessary and will be announced for selected sessions that close due to inclement weather.

Parking, Entry and Fan Viewing Areas

• Parking is available in designated lots on Republic Drive near the Lions Headquarters and Training Facility.
• Re-entry is not permitted and children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Personal belongings are subject to inspection upon entry and items not permitted into open practices include: professional cameras (lenses over five inches long and/or 50mm or above), any video camera, food, beverage, coolers, lawn chairs, blankets, umbrellas, backpacks or large bags.
• • All cell phones should be turned off or placed on silent or vibrating mode. The fan viewing area features: bleacher seating areas, additional standing areas and a shaded tent area. Concessions are also available.

Autographs at Allen ParkThough autographs are not guaranteed, it is common for Lions’ players to meet fans following practice sessions.

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DETROIT LIONS STATEMENT ON DT NICK FAIRLEY

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MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2011
5 P.M. ET
“The examination of Nick Fairley's foot today by Dr. Bob Anderson resulted in a diagnosis consistent with that of Lions’ team physicians that surgical correction was required. Accordingly, surgery was successfully performed this afternoon in Charlotte, N.C., by Dr. Anderson. Nick is expected to miss a significant portion of training camp.”

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DETROIT LIONS DAILY UPDATE FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 2011

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Team signs WR Maurice Stovall and releases WR Jared Jenkins.

 

TRANSACTIONS

The Detroit Lions announced today the contract signings for the following players:

 

Unrestricted Free Agents: WR Maurice Stovall (one-year deal).

 

In other roster moves, the team has released WR Jared Jenkins.

 

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DETROIT LIONS DAILY UPDATE FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 1, 2011

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Team signs LB Stephen Tulloch.

TRANSACTIONSThe Detroit Lions announced today the contract signings for the following players:

Unrestricted Free Agents: LB Stephen Tulloch (one-year deal).

In other roster moves, the team has released CB Marquis Liverpool.

 

NOTEBOOK

• The team completed their third training camp practice today at the team’s practice facility in Allen Park (MI) with a morning workout in shells (shoulder pads and helmets) on the outdoor fields in front of a crowd of 1,281 fans.
• T Jeff Backus and CB Alphonso Smith did not participate in practice today and remain on the Active/Non-Football Injury list.
• The following Lions players are not permitted to practice until ratification of the new CBA (expected August 4): LB Korey Bosworth, LB Caleb Campbell, WR Rashied Davis, LB Justin Durant, FB Jerome Felton, DT Andre Fluellen, C Dylan Gandy, T Corey Hilliard, CB Maurice Leggett, WR Stefan Logan, CB Brandon McDonald, CB Prince Miller, LB Ashlee Palmer, S Randy Phillips, DT Quinn Pitcock, CB Paul Pratt, K Dave Rayner, LB Stephen Tulloch, T Tony Ugoh, QB Drew Stanton, S John Wendling and CB Eric Wright.

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