Lions Make Roster Moves Involving Will Heller, Brian Clark, and Dewayne White

by Sean Yuille on Mar 8, 2010 6:05 PM EST in Detroit Lions Roster

There are reports of trades and signings that have not been confirmed by the Lions just yet, but the team did announce three roster moves earlier today.

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.

The move to re-sign Heller comes as no surprise considering there was talk last week that a deal would get done at some point. The Lions obviously like what they have in Heller, who provides good depth at tight end behind Brandon Pettigrew, who is still recovering from a torn ACL. Heller performed well last season in my opinion, so I'm glad he's coming back.

Brian Clark played for the Buccaneers the last three seasons and the Broncos for the two seasons before that. He is more of a special teams player than a receiver considering he only has 11 career catches, so I would imagine he is someone who will be competing for a roster spot based on what he does on special teams.

As for White, he was originally brought in by Rod Marinelli in 2007 after playing for the Buccaneers from 2003-06. White played quite well in his first two seasons with the team, but his production dropped off big time last season. He appeared in only 10 games and started in only half of them. Injuries played a big part in his lack of production, but that was far from the only reason. With Kyle Vanden Bosch signing with the Lions last week, this move comes as no big surprise.

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if we got that cb from falcons? there is mixxed reports that we have it official then others not. heller was good

by sandvet on Mar 8, 2010 6:13 PM EST reply actions

The Lions haven't announced it yet

So until they or the Falcons do it’s not official in my book.

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by Sean Yuille on Mar 8, 2010 6:14 PM EST up reply actions

wade deal done according to PFT

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/08/wade-lands-with-lions/

by stumpy8100 on Mar 8, 2010 6:22 PM EST reply actions

hopefully...

Mayhew is playing hardball and saying “hey, you don’t need this guy and you may end up cutting him, take our 7th and that’s it.” How awesome would that be.

by lions_sucker on Mar 8, 2010 6:39 PM EST reply actions

umm...

sorry, wrong article. ha.

by lions_sucker on Mar 8, 2010 6:50 PM EST up reply actions

i had a feel White was not going to last much longer.. see ya.. fresh roster… we will be rockin in 2010.. Do I have any EH’s with that?

GO LIONS in 2010! the transformation starts now.. they have much to do.

by DINORDO on Mar 8, 2010 6:50 PM EST reply actions

no EH's but a DEEEEECCCCEEEENNNNTTTTT!!!!

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by Gyorick on Mar 8, 2010 7:49 PM EST up reply actions

felcon deal

the lions are trying to get turner trow en the deal lol.

by silver-rush on Mar 8, 2010 7:09 PM EST reply actions

Nice that they brought Heller back...

I though he played pretty well last year. As for White… whatever. He was never on the field anyway. Actually, I wouldn’t be surprised if they brought him back on a cheaper contract. When he’s healthy, he’s an average end.

I’ve actually never heard of Brian Clark. I pride myself in knowing pretty much every player on every team… if only by name… but I can’t place this dude even after reading his bio. I’m guessing he’s a camp guy.

by DrewsLions on Mar 8, 2010 8:05 PM EST reply actions

+1

Linehan likes his TE’s. He gives them lots of catches. Pettigrew was on the way to a rookie receptions record before he was hurt. Heller did very well as a backup. I’m happy they brought Heller back, as expected.

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by GRLion on Mar 9, 2010 12:12 AM EST up reply actions