Lions' Tony Ugoh Reportedly Considering Retirement

by Sean Yuille on Aug 10, 2011 7:51 PM EDT in Detroit Lions News

Detroit Lions offensive tackle Tony Ugoh was mysteriously absent from practice today. Jim Schwartz declined to comment on Ugoh's absence, leaving questions about why Ugoh wasn't there unanswered.

As it turns out, it looks like Ugoh missed practice because he is considering giving up football. Tom Kowalski reports that Ugoh is currently pondering retirement, perhaps because he likely will not end up making the team even if he continues playing. Although injuries have left the Lions' depth at offensive tackle very thin, the four spots at tackle are likely to go to Jeff Backus, Gosder Cherilus, Jason Fox and Corey Hilliard.

If Ugoh does in fact retire, ESPN's John Clayton thinks the Lions will sign former Bengals offensive tackle Kirk Chambers.

Look for the Lions to land T Kirk Chambers of the Bengals in the next few days. They have three injured OTsless than a minute ago via yoono Favorite Retweet ReplyJohn Clayton
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At this point the Lions just need depth at tackle until Backus and Fox return. Ugoh has helped with that depth, but if he doesn't want to play football anymore there's really no point in keeping him around, so signing Chambers would make sense.

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Didnt see that coming...

" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32

by SmittyJ on Aug 10, 2011 7:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Damn it Bighair

You throw up a ask a Lions fan post link and then we have to wait 1 day because of the whole SBNation crap. by the time i can actually get over there the game is going to be over!

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Aug 10, 2011 7:59 PM EDT reply actions

i guess i should sign up for the Brownies site now.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Aug 10, 2011 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions

lol Davis

same thing here.

"I’d probably get arrested because football’s my only time I get to go out there and hit people as hard as I can, and it’s legal," Follett said. "I need that once a year."

by Rick Chaffee on Aug 10, 2011 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Gives Culbreath a shot.

I guess now Ugoh can be considered a bust…

" I must be crazy to be in a loony bin like this. " " What are you doin' here? You oughta be out in a convertible bird-doggin' chicks and bangin' beaver. " " Medication time. Medication time. " ( One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest - 1975 )

by Keevatron on Aug 10, 2011 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

always thught ugoh was a bust

by loubegga85 on Aug 10, 2011 8:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

always thought ugoh was a bust

And your right keev… Let’s see what he’s got! Still not happy about millens son-law coming to town.

by loubegga85 on Aug 10, 2011 8:13 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Any info on Chambers...

sounds pretty solid but dont know much about him?

" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32

by SmittyJ on Aug 10, 2011 8:10 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

he cant handle bull rushes very well

by loubegga85 on Aug 10, 2011 8:15 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

old carrier back up

RIP KURTIS CHAIVRE

by det32 on Aug 10, 2011 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Just what we need another career backup...

but what the hell its a body get it done Martin.

" Maybe for a writer...but i am sure most of you can tell i am not a writer". det32

by SmittyJ on Aug 10, 2011 8:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

What does Pete Carroll have is storage

I hear EVERYTHING MUST GO! Tackles, Linebackers, Corners whatever you need. Short a quarterback Pete has your hookup. Missing a Wide reciver just call Pete! Heck if you need a Defensive end Pete can get you a 1st round talent! If your short a player or just need competiton come on down to Pete Carrolls Discount Player Warehouse.

Thank you Zack Follett for all your hard work.Pain Train Forever
PCP 4 LIFE

by The Profiler on Aug 10, 2011 11:41 PM EDT reply actions

ROFL!!

Individuals should protect themselves. Governments can't protect individuals from themselves, it's just impossible, otherwise they become a tyranical state. -Ron Paul

by Ee Oulo on Aug 10, 2011 11:56 PM EDT up reply actions

I'll confess

I expected a lot more out of Ugoh despite everything the Indy guys said about his poor work ethic. I thought our guys could whip it into him. Well, at least we didn’t find this out mid season lol

Individuals should protect themselves. Governments can't protect individuals from themselves, it's just impossible, otherwise they become a tyranical state. -Ron Paul

by Ee Oulo on Aug 10, 2011 11:57 PM EDT reply actions