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Thursday Notes: Lions Claim Tra Battle
The Lions claimed defensive back Tra Battle off waivers on Wednesday. Battle was just released by the Cowboys yesterday, and the Lions wasted little time in adding him to the roster. I'm not sure if he is a cornerback or a safety, but he will add depth to the secondary either way. Many sites...
Thursday Notes: 2,700 Tickets Available for Sunday's Game
Unsurprisingly, there are around 2,700 unsold tickets for Sunday's game against the Bears, according to the Lions. The tickets have to be sold by 1 p.m. ET on Thursday or the same time on Friday if the Lions request a 24-hour extension to prevent a blackout. The Lions' first home game of the...
Thursday Notes: Kevin Smith Laughs at Shaun Alexander
Rookie running back Kevin Smith was asked about Shaun Alexander's recent visit with the Lions in his latest "Ten Texts" interview on Pro Football Talk, and his responses were quite interesting. Q: What was your reaction to the news that they brought in Shaun Alexander for a workout? A: ...
Tuesday Notes: Foster to Start at Right Tackle?
I imagine the Lions will officially announce that they have signed Rudi Johnson and released Tatum Bell sometime this morning. The deal still has to become official with the NFL, and then the Lions can put out a press release on the move. George Foster currently is "leading" Gosder Cherilus in...
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