Detroit Lions Sign Kirk Chambers, Waive/Injured Jeff Maddux

by Sean Yuille on Aug 11, 2011 10:56 AM EDT in Detroit Lions News

Just as ESPN's John Clayton predicted yesterday, the Detroit Lions have signed offensive tackle Kirk Chambers. Offensive guard Jeff Maddux was waived/injured to make room on the roster for Chambers.

Chambers came into the NFL in 2004 as a fourth-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns. He appeared in six games during his rookie season and played in 15 more in 2005. He took a year off in 2006 and returned to the league with the Buffalo Bills in 2007. He appeared in all 16 games in each of his first two seasons in Buffalo and played in 14 games the next year. During those three years he made a total of 14 starts.

Chambers was let go by the Bills during last year's final round of roster cuts. The Cincinnati Bengals added him to their roster in November, and now he is headed to Detroit to help with depth at offensive tackle.

Maddux, who was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Central Michigan, hurt his ankle during practice earlier this week.

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No UDFA left on the Oline now

I been keeping tabs on the roster moves more so this year than any year past. Currently we have 3 UDFA left on offense from this past years draft. They are all WRs so we shall soon see what happens to them in the next few weeks. Heck I think we can see some more roster moves shortly that could eliminate those as well.

by MisterEK on Aug 11, 2011 11:14 AM EDT reply actions

I like Chamber's experience...

Should be good depth if he can stay onthe roster.

by CLF on Aug 11, 2011 11:21 AM EDT reply actions

Is this the year

that the Lions go into the season without any UDFA’s from the current draft class? Some of the UDFA’s from last year should make the cut (Berry- looking at you), but you can’t build a team with UDFA’s. Most of them are going to be training camp fodder and practice squad bodies. Sometimes you can find a diamond in the dung, but most of what you find is dung.

Give me some FOOTBALL!

by Detroitfantc on Aug 11, 2011 11:37 AM EDT reply actions

Agreed

At the same time it’s tough to build a sb team without finding that occasional gem.

Ah but I was so much older then and younger than right now

by Justan Oldfart on Aug 11, 2011 12:32 PM EDT reply actions

This is an interesting move

I have a feeling that Tony Ugoh may not make the roster. I am pretty sure that Backus, Cherilus, Hilliard, and Fox will all make it. I was assuming the Lions might keep Ugoh in order to have some additional depth because of the recent injuries at the tackle positions. But now it might be Chambers that gets that extra roster spot if the Lions keep five offensive tackles.

by TuffLynx on Aug 11, 2011 12:44 PM EDT reply actions

agree

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by rames on Aug 11, 2011 5:55 PM EDT up reply actions

who will start on Friday?

with Backus, Fox and Cherilus still hurt who will start at LT & RT for Friday’s preseason game? I thought Culbreath may potentially get to start, but a lot of people are still saying he has a long way to go before he can be “productive” for the team, a lot of potential, but still a long way to go.. I doubt that Chambers will be up to speed by Friday, possible, but doubtful. Just curious. Any news about Collin Mooney yet? I’m REALLY hoping that Ballard can be that diamond in the dung this year! gotta love his size!

by silver_rush on Aug 11, 2011 12:47 PM EDT reply actions

I counted 6 UDFAs left

WR Demario Ballard
DE Narada Williams
LBs Cobrani Mixon and DeJuan Fulghum
S Ricardo Silva
P Ryan Donahue

There’s a good chance a couple of them will end up on the practice squad. Ballard and Mixon, maybe? Donahue will probably not make it — he’ll either beat out Harris or get snatched up by another team.

I’m a little worried about all the talk about Rashied Davis. He was nicknamed ‘Dropopotamus’ by the Bears fans because he couldn’t catch. Great on special teams, terrible hands. Plus he’s 32 years old. I can’t believe there is really serious talking about keeping him on the roster, no matter how he tears it up in camp.

by drgarnett on Aug 11, 2011 1:17 PM EDT reply actions

I got 9 UDFA's left on my list

WR Demario Ballard, Dominique Barnes (never released) and Marcus Harris
OG Greg Niland (wasnt released)
DE Narada Williams
LBs Cobrani Mixon and DeJuan Fulghum
S Ricardo Silva
P Ryan Donahue

Don't let my profile name fool you. My heart is, and always has been, with the Detroit Lions.

by Twincities88 on Aug 11, 2011 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks.

Niland was claimed off waivers, so I didn’t count him, though he was indeed a UDFA.

There’s some bad info out there about Barnes. I hope he doesn’t follow ESPN.

So I was wrong, 3 WRs left.

by drgarnett on Aug 11, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Dominique Barnes

When Tony Moll was rumored to have signed with the Lions, it was being said Barnes being released to make room for Moll. As discovered, this mistake was even listed on the transactions list on the Lions website. As we know now, Barnes was never released cause Moll was never signed

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by Twincities88 on Aug 11, 2011 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep

I missed Niland. He was originally picked up by Arizona but released so we acquired him. The sheet I been using uses the claimed label for UDFA even for this year. So I adjusted it to mention him being a UDFA of this year.

by MisterEK on Aug 11, 2011 2:42 PM EDT up reply actions

The Chiefs signed Jared Gaither today?

I know he failed his physical in Oakland, but signing Gaither would’ve been a much more intriguing move to me. Then again, Ozzie Newsome is a very good GM and he had no problems letting this guy walk.

by Stephen02120 on Aug 11, 2011 1:36 PM EDT reply actions

Did he fail his physical in Oakland?

Or was it because Oakland was 15million over the cap?

by CLF on Aug 11, 2011 2:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I remember reading somewhere, he failed the physical

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by joshsun on Aug 11, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah. I read this several times.

by Stephen02120 on Aug 11, 2011 2:06 PM EDT up reply actions

And you'll probably keep hearing it

as long as people don’t read your post all the way through before commenting.

by drgarnett on Aug 11, 2011 2:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Just wondering..

cause if he has a tear in his back like reports are saying… why would a team sign him?

by CLF on Aug 11, 2011 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Depending on the contract, it could be a pretty low risk signing.

Apparently Kansas City has some concerns on their o-line, so maybe they’re willing to take a chance other teams weren’t. Then again, he must’ve passed some sort of physical before signing with the team.

by Stephen02120 on Aug 11, 2011 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Why is it

That I have a feeling someone is going to make a Star-Trek comment on this thred. The Wrath of Kahn to be more specific.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Aug 11, 2011 1:45 PM EDT reply actions

Because you just did.

by letelenny on Aug 11, 2011 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions

KANH!

by joshsun on Aug 11, 2011 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Ty Josh ty.

How many lumps you want Doc?

by davis0169 on Aug 11, 2011 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions

UDFA left from previous years

QB – Shaun Hill
RB – Ian Johnson, Stephan Logan (he is a returner but is not a WR)
FB – Matt Clapp
WR – Nate Hughes, Rashied Davis
TE – Richard Dickson, Will Heller, Joe Jon Finley
C – Dan Gerberry, Rudy Niswanger
DT – Rob Calloway
LB – Isaih Ekejiuba, Ashlee Palmer
S – Randy Phillips
CB – Aaron Berry, Paul Pratt, Prince Miller
LS – Don Muhlbach

That is it boys and girls.

by MisterEK on Aug 11, 2011 2:40 PM EDT reply actions