Lions Sign Pettigrew to 5-Year Deal

by Sean Yuille on Jul 31, 2009 6:53 PM EDT in Roster Comment 13 comments

Detroit Lions running back Antone Smith, left, and tight end Brandon Pettigrew stretch out during drills at football minicamp at the team's practice facility in Allen Park, Mich., Friday, May 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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6 months ago: Detroit Lions running back Antone Smith, left, and tight end Brandon Pettigrew stretch out during drills at football minicamp at the team's practice facility in Allen Park, Mich., Friday, May 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

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The Lions have announced the signing of first-round pick Brandon Pettigrew. Pettigrew's deal is for five years, and he becomes the final Lions rookie to sign a deal with the team. That means that all rookies were able to report to Allen Park on time, and more importantly, all rookies will be in practice tomorrow.

Also announced was that the Lions have released linebacker Spenser Smith (rookie free agent out of Eastern Michigan). Defensive end Eric Hicks, cornerback Antonio Smith, and defensive backs Tra Battle and James William were also released earlier this week. It was never confirmed or announced by the team, but defensive end Rudolph Hardie and running back Antone Smith were also reportedly released earlier this week. Neither are on the Lions' roster, so it appears they are not on the team. It's just a bit strange that nothing was ever confirmed or announced.

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I am relieved.

I was starting to imaging a world without Pettigrew in Detroit.

When the LEGAL side-effects of a substance, cause more harm to the person, than the side effect of the substance its self, we have an injustice.
- Jimmy Carter

by BIGWalt2990 on Jul 31, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

all this kool-aid

is really getting bad for my heart. all i can say is i continue to be impressed. at every point this new staff has come through.

by londonlion on Jul 31, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Excellent!

Way to go front office. Another small sign that things might be on the right track.

by DrewsLions on Jul 31, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Welcome 'Grew!

Now, let’s get to work.

GO LIONS! RESTORE THE ROAR!

by Twon82 on Jul 31, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good stuff

They’re all in, and now we can start thinking about Training camp. I’m so excited, even about practice.

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).

by Hyperion Ecta on Jul 31, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It's all for real now!

Go get ’em Lions!

by Brefstink on Jul 31, 2009 8:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Just isn't our same old lions anymore

I can’t say that I have always followed the lions during the offseason,as close as I have this year.Thank you Sean and SB LION nation for that. But can anyone remember the last time that all of our draft picks were signed before camp started?

by davis0169 on Jul 31, 2009 9:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Done deal Sean

I’ve been trying too end that, with R4F for 3 or 4 days now. The little boy just wont give it up. I go to the Norsenem he starts. I go to the WCG he follows me over there to starts, And now he’s trying to come over here and continue it. He’s just an obsessed fan of Favre that can’t get over the fact that he retired.

by davis0169 on Aug 1, 2009 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aww, how cute
Davis has a stalker

by JazzyBBP on Aug 1, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exciting stuff

Glad to see that the Lion’s FO wasn’t messing around getting our picks signed. This signing makes it even more exciting to see the preseason.

by KDawg on Aug 1, 2009 12:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

First time

First time in a long time things are looking good for the Lions

GOOOOO LIONS!!!!!!!

by JKamm48180 on Aug 1, 2009 1:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

happy all are in

But I am disappointed that Antone Smith was cut, all the local media that was able to watch him in OTA’s stated over and over how exciting he was. Why not dump Cason, he has had plenty of opportunity to prove himself as a member of the team.

When angry, count four; when very angry, swear. ~Mark Twain, Pudd'nhead Wilson, 1894

by Leapin Lion on Aug 1, 2009 2:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

excellent

all draftees signed before training camp! id love to come see these guys practice! i really cant wait for the first opportunity to see the “new” lions in pads!! go lions!!!

by big smoove on Aug 1, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs