Detroit Lions - Team Notes

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...roit-lions-free-agency-preview-wide-receivers
2019 Detroit Lions free agency preview: Wide receivers.
Detroit will finally need to find a replacement for Golden Tate.
POD

 

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The Lions releasing T.J. Lang does give the franchise a little bit more than $8.5 million more in cap space but it also creates a large hole on the offensive line.

Detroit will have some flexibility since both Frank Ragnow and Graham Glasgow can play guard and center, so the club can go after whichever interior offensive linemen they would think fits best in the draft or free agency.

And there was little way Detroit could have justified keeping Lang with the $11 million-plus cap hit he would have be on the books for in 2019. Lang was a smart addition at the time for the Lions and when he was healthy, he was outstanding -- including a Pro Bowl appearance.
But injuries were the main issue with the Michigan native and the franchise just couldn't have relied on him again.

When it comes to free agency, this extra money could give Detroit some flexibility to go after a high-level option like Landon Collins or Trey Flowers. Denver center Matt Paradis, Bills guard John Miller, Chiefs center Mitch Morse and Rams guard Rodger Saffold are the best potential offensive line options in free agency.
espn

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26190722/lions-part-ways-2-pro-bowler-lang
Lions part ways with 2-time Pro Bowler Lang.
espn

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/3/8/18256342/detroit-lions-release-t-j-lang-free-agency
Detroit Lions release T.J. Lang.
The move will save nearly $9 million in cap space.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/08/report-t-j-lang-retirement-detroit-lions/
T.J. Lang thinking about retiring after being cut by the Lions.
LionwWire

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...s-release-vet-guard-tj-lang-after-two-seasons
Lions release vet guard T.J. Lang after two seasons.
NFL.com

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/08/t-j-lang-detroit-lions-release/3104213002/
T.J. Lang contemplating retirement after Detroit Lions release.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03...-lang-save-almost-9-million-in-cap-space.html
Detroit Lions cut Pro Bowl guard T.J. Lang, save almost $9 million in cap space.
Mlive

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...g-gain-9-million-salary-cap-space/3104200002/
Lions cut guard T.J. Lang, gain $9 million in salary cap space.
Detnews

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-release-t-j-lang
Lions release T.J. Lang.
Lions.com

https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/TJ-Lang-Lions-release-offensive-lineman-129846351/
Detroit Lions release T.J. Lang.
Lions 24/7

https://247sports.com/nfl/detroit-lions/Article/TJ-Lang-Lions-release-response-129847456/
T.J. Lang responds to Lions release.
Lions 24/7

 

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https://sidelionreport.com/2019/03/08/two-players-detroit-lions-need-consider-nfl-combine/
Two players the Detroit Lions need to consider after the NFL Combine.
SLR

 

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https://sidelionreport.com/2019/03/08/detroit-lions-robert-quinn-target/
Detroit Lions: Is pass rusher Robert Quinn a possible target?
SLR

 

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https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/08/detroit-lions-pre-free-agency-combine-mock-draft/
Full Lions pre-free agency mock draft.
LionsWire

 

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https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/pa...ic-ebrons-patriot-way-comment-simple-response
Kyle Van Noy shuts down Eric Ebron's 'Patriot Way' comment with simple response.
NBCSports

 

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https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/03...-space-after-cutting-tj-lang-glover-quin.html
Detroit Lions surge into top 10 in cap space after cutting T.J. Lang, Glover Quin.
Mlive

 

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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...etroit-lions-nfl-free-agency-2019/3102662002/
NFL free agency: Detroit Lions in market for Matthew Stafford's backup.
Freep

 

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https://www.detroitlions.com/news/twentyman-where-lions-stand-at-guard-following-lang-release
Where Lions stand at guard following Lang release.
Lions.com

https://sidelionreport.com/2019/03/08/detroit-lions-t-j-lang-release-need/
Detroit Lions: T.J. Lang’s release creates another need.
SLR

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...t-crack-at-replacing-t-j-lang-at-right-guard/
Tyrell Crosby deserves first crack at replacing T.J. Lang at right guard.
LionsWire

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/3/8/18256508/tj-lang-farewell-message-detroit-lions-fans
T.J. Lang’s farewell message to Lions fans: ‘Stay with them’.
Lang is a classy, classy man.
POD

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...val-poll-general-manager-bob-quinn-march-2019
Detroit Lions approval poll: General manager Bob Quinn (March 2019).
Do you approve of the job Bob Quinn is doing?
POD

 

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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...trevor-bates-arrest-detroit-lions/3108435002/
Trevor Bates indicted. Here's how Lions are fighting mental health issues.
Freep

 

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https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019/03/08/10-options-for-replacing-t-j-lang-in-2019/
10 options for replacing T.J Lang in 2019.
LionsWire

 

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https://expo.mlive.com/sports/g66l-...ts-trey-flowers-and-other-lions-thoughts.html
How the Olivier Vernon trade affects Trey Flowers and other Lions thoughts.
Mlive

 

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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2019/03/09/detroit-lions-free-agency/3110627002/
Detroit Lions free agency: 10 players who make sense for Matt Patricia.
Freep

 

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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...ns-free-agency-need-slot-receiver/3106382002/
Detroit Lions free agency: There's a big need for a slot receiver.
Freep

 

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https://www.detroitlions.com/news/week-in-review-where-lions-stand-heading-into-free-agency
WEEK IN REVIEW: Where Lions stand heading into free agency.
Lions.com

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...-lions-need-right-guard-tj-lang-released-plan
With T.J. Lang gone, what do the Lions do at right guard?
Do they spend another high pick on the OL? Free agency splash? Tyrell Crosby time?
POD

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...-montez-sweats-film-nfl-combine-detroit-lions
2019 NFL Draft profile: Montez Sweat?s fantastic NFL Combine is only half the story.
Sweat is a great fit for the Lions, but there are serious concerns about his game.
POD

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019...ns-free-agency-preview-tight-end-biggest-need
2019 Detroit Lions free agency preview: Tight end is the Lions? biggest need.
The Lions should be active in free agency. Here?s a look at their top options at tight end.
POD

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2019/3/9/18257687/tight-end-dwayne-allen-signing-miami-dolphins
TE Dwayne Allen to sign with Dolphins.
The Lions didn?t land the first tight end they showed interest in.
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