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- Kicker Havard Rugland, who was released by the Detroit Lions earlier this week, worked out for the Green Bay Packers on Friday.
I can't imagine the Packers have a ton of faith in Mason Crosby, so this could be a situation where they are readying a list of potential replacements should things not go well during the season. It would be tough to see Rugland land with a division rival, but I hope he finds a spot somewhere in the NFL.Had a great workout with Green bay this morning. Thankful for the opportunity
— Håvard Rugland (@MrRugland) August 30, 2013
- There were several FedEx envelopes containing fines sent to Allen Park this week:
#Lions DE Willie Young was fined $7,875 for taunting Tom Brady last week.
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) August 30, 2013Nick Fairley, Rocky McIntosh and CJ Mosley also got hit for $7875 each for unnecessary roughness. #PreseasonFines
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) August 30, 2013One more #Lions fine - Joe Fauria docked $7,875 for a chop block. Someone play those numbers in the lotto tonight & split ur winnings w/me
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) August 30, 2013
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Calvin Johnson came in at No. 2 on ESPN's list of the top 100 offensive players in the NFL.
- ESPN has a good piece on why Matthew Stafford has such a bad record against winning teams.
- The Arizona Cardinals released former Lions wide receiver Mike Thomas on Friday.