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- We probably won't get a real solid idea of where Bill Bentley and Nevin Lawson are at in their recovery from season-ending injuries until the Detroit Lions hit the field for OTAs later this month. However, Jim Caldwell provided a brief update on both players last week:
With a logjam forming at the nickelback spot on defense, it'll be important for Bentley and Lawson to get back to action sooner rather than later. Of course, simply getting healthy is the top priority, but Bentley in particular could be in danger of losing his spot this offseason with Josh Wilson, Chris Owens and Quandre Diggs joining the team.Caldwell says Nevin Lawson and Bill Bentley are "active" and making progress. Both coming back from significant leg injuries
— Kyle Meinke (@kmeinke) May 10, 2015
- Caldwell has recently been in contact with James Ihedigbo, who is sitting out the Lions' voluntary workouts in hopes of getting a new contract.
Caldwell said he's spoken with James Ihedigbo in the last couple weeks ... "My interest is getting him here and getting him here pronto"
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) May 8, 2015
- Caldwell was in mid-season form at the Lions' rookie minicamp last week.
In the past two minutes, Jim Caldwell has referenced Malcolm Gladwell, immigrant miilionaires and Japanese proverbs. #Lions
— Michael Rothstein (@mikerothstein) May 10, 2015
- Todd McShay's way-too-early 2016 NFL mock draft has the Lions taking Michigan State offensive tackle Jack Conklin.