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- Rotoworld's Evan Silva likes the Detroit Lions' move to sign defensive end Israel Idonije.
As mentioned by Silva, Pro Football Focus likes Idonije and the Lions' move to sign him quite a bit as well.Izzy Idonije is GREAT pickup for #Lions. Mind boggling he lasted so long. Position flexible, consistent & productive. @PFF top-12 DE in '12.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) June 25, 2013
- As noted by Mike O'Hara, the Lions' D-line has another connection to a country in Africa with Idonije joining the team.
Lions' D-line covering Africa continent. Ziggy Ansah born in Ghana. Israel Idonije born in Nigeria. Suh family roots in Cameroon.
— Mike O'Hara (@MikeOHaraNFL) June 25, 2013 - Idonije will wear No. 77 for the Lions and new safety Chris Hope will wear No. 43.
- The NFL has created the Deacon Jones Award, which will be given each year to the player with the most sacks.
- The Minnesota Vikings signed former Green Bay Packers linebacker Desmond Bishop earlier this week.
- The New England Patriots released tight end Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday. Later in the day, he was charged with murder and five gun-related charges.