Wednesday Notes: Lions Claim Orion Martin, Release Eric Fowler

by Sean Yuille on Aug 26, 2009 4:18 AM EDT in Notes Comment 4 comments

Don't forget, individual tickets for Lions home games go on sale tomorrow morning.
The Lions claimed linebacker/defensive end Orion Martin on Tuesday. Martin was released by the Dolphins on Monday, and the Lions wasted little time in claiming him. With depth at linebacker getting a little thin thanks to Darnell Bing's injury, the Lions felt it was necessary to bring someone in to shore things up a bit. Martin is an undrafted rookie from Virginia Tech.
To make room on the roster for Martin, the Lions released Eric Fowler. With a trio of Lions receiver returning to practice earlier this week, it's not too surprising that Fowler was released. I would have rather seen Keary Colbert get released, but it's not like Fowler was doing anything special. I'm sure he will be back at some point anyways. It seems like he is always getting signed and released by the Lions.
Brandon Pettigrew was back in practice on Monday, though it was in a limited fashion. Regardless, it's good that he has returned. There is a chance he could play against Indianapolis, though I imagine things would have to go perfect for him the rest of this week for that to happen.
Anthony Henry missed the morning session of practice yesterday, and fellow cornerback Phillip Buchanon only participated in individual activities.
Aveion Cason missed practice again, as did Allen Ervin, who just stopped wearing his protective boot.
While the Lions did add a running back to the team earlier this week, they may not be done with that position just yet. If injuries continue to pile up, undrafted rookie Tyrell Fenroy, who visited the Lions on Monday, could join the team. Fenroy went to Louisiana-Lafayette and was briefly on the Bears following the draft.
Although receiver turned kicker Dane Looker didn't miss a single field goal during yesterday's practice, the Lions are going to host a few free agent kickers for a visit today. Everyone was impressed with what Looker did, but the Lions probably want him to stay focused on being a receiver. Plus, the Lions need to have a kicker ready to go just in case Jason Hanson isn't able to return when the regular season begins. Swayze Waters hasn't looked bad or anything, but Detroit has to make sure he isn't injured on a regular basis with Hanson's status in question. Considering that, a backup backup plan may be necessary.
Aaron Brown is spending time in practice working on his pass-blocking.
With T.J. Duckett becoming a free agent, there has been some talk about the Lions bringing him back. Duckett is a good player for short-yardage situations, but I'm happy with Jerome Felton.
As if Daniel Bullocks wasn't having a rough enough time as it is, news broke yesterday that he may have been a victim of a Ponzi scheme.
Former Lion Dick LeBeau is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2010 class.

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It's good to hear

That our receiver’s are back on the field for practice. Should definitely help the QB’s. However, it’s not so good to hear about Henry and Buchanon, especially since we are very thin at CB.

Also, Go Dick! HOF 2010!

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

by Hyperion Ecta on Aug 26, 2009 6:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

…..that Detroit is using last years horible season to its advantage by signing orion Martin off waivers……Thats the best part about the worst record of last year is having dibs on any player you want off waivers……using that to advantage is a key……if Martin doesnt work out cut him…..Simple as that…..At least they bring guys in that may help the team and thats awesome to see.

by BennieBladesFan on Aug 26, 2009 10:12 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

That is awesome news...

It feels like that we are always falling short due to injuries. i am really happy that our recieving corps is coming back. I am excited to see both QB’s get reps with our starters. I would like to see Stanton with those guys as well. Just to see how we would do if the impossible happened.

Live and Die by the LIONS

by LionsFan619 on Aug 26, 2009 1:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I see...

CB Ricky Manning & SS Tank Williams are available, could add some depth to DB’s, after last weeks game it would appear they need some help back there, idk if it was due to injuries, but I think we already knew this going in, that it was a problem. That’s why I figured they’d go after a solid CB in the draft, I guess DeAndre Levy was more important? I still gotta question that pick in the 3rd, when there were some really solid DTs, OLs & CBs on the board. At any rate please get them some help, I think Waters looked farely decent kicking, not sure why we need another aging kicker, DE I can understand, but not really the one they picked up??? puzzled…

by LTownDown on Aug 26, 2009 9:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs