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Detroit Lions - Team Notes

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/05/the_lions_have_signed_another.html#incart_river_index
The Lions have signed another former Patriots linebacker.
Mlive

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...-lions-add-linebacker-trevor-bates/637980002/
Lions add free agent LB Trevor Bates to roster.
Detnews

The Lions signed LB Trevor Bates on Wednesday, cutting TE DeAndre Goolsby.
Bates was on the New England practice squad in 2016 and the New York Giants practice squad for most of the 2017 season.
He was initially drafted by the Indianapolis Colts out of Maine as a seventh-round pick in 2016. The 24-year-old has played in one NFL game and did not record a tackle. He had 15 tackles for the Patriots last preseason before being cut.
espn

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ne...or-Bates/dd48f375-0766-4ae5-b80f-021f1af69c8d
Lions sign free agent LB Trevor Bates.
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018/5/23/17386120/detroit-lions-sign-former-patriots-lb-trevor-bates
Lions sign former Patriots LB Trevor Bates.
The Lions are adding more experienced, front-7 help.
POD

https://sidelionreport.com/2018/05/23/detroit-lions-add-another-former-patriot-roster-2/
The Detroit Lions add another former Patriot to their roster.
SLR
 
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http://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/episode-61-2018-otas/
Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast Episode #61: 2018 OTAs. 53 minutes.

Organized Team Activities began this week at Allen Park. Guess who is not invited? The media. This week Erik and Joe discuss the beginning of OTAs and a bunch of other assorted Lions business.

The team signed WR Chris Lacy and JACK Trevor Bates (Full QIB).

They released CB Josh Okonye and TE Deandre Goolsby.

OTAs have only started with only photos released.

Erik and Joe discuss the new National Anthem policy.

A very short return to the Rod Wood-Shed.

The mailbag includes a breakdown of the new kickoff rules and contract hits and misses.

A discussion session wraps up the week with topics ranging from Quinns best and worst moves to homegrown Lions.
 
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/05/the_lions_have_frank_ragnow_wo.html#incart_river_index
The Lions have Frank Ragnow working at guard -- for now.
Mlive

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/li...open-OTA/b769562a-9bb6-48a3-8ea9-df8128ddbea3
Ragnow lines up at guard during first open OTA.
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...decision-made-center-guard-matt-patricia-otas
Matt Patricia: No decision has been made on Frank Ragnow’s position.
Don’t expect to learn where Frank Ragnow will play as OTAs open to the media on Thursday.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/05/24/patricia-lions-ragnow-in-learning-mode-on-where-hell-play/
Patricia: Lions, Ragnow in 'learning mode' on where he'll play.
LionsWire
 
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https://sidelionreport.com/2018/05/24/detroit-lions-otas-shed-matt-patricia/
Detroit Lions: Will OTA’s shed a little light on Matt Patricia’s defense?
SLR

http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ss...bservations_from_de_5.html#incart_river_index
Notes and observations from Detroit Lions OTAs. good info.
Mlive

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/05/24/detroit-lions-otas-2018/641391002/
Detroit Lions' new defense as versatile as advertised at OTAs.
Freep

http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...ers-some-clues-of-what-lions-d-will-look-like
First OTA offers some clues of what Lions' D will look like.
espn
 
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Matt Patricia said no position has been decided for Frank Ragnow so far (he can play guard or center). Ragnow has been working at guard, based on photos/videos on the Lions website the first two days of OTAs.

Matt Patricia opened his press conference by discussing the importance -- to him -- of Memorial Day. His quote in full: "Just before the weekend begins just wanted to make sure I take a moment to recognize the families and the veterans, all of the active military that will be reflecting throughout the next few days on family members, fellow soldiers that obviously made the ultimate sacrifice. I think Memorial Day weekend, for some, it's a time of family gatherings, cookouts and the start of summer but we shouldn't forget the real purpose behind the holiday and I've been very fortunate over the last several years to build some relationships with members of the military both past and present and their families and I personally will be thinking of them in the next coming days."

Glover Quin only player not at voluntary Lions OTA on Thursday. Ezekiel Ansah was there but didn't do much ? same with TJ Jones. OL Joe Dahl and S Tavon Wilson both had red no-contact jerseys. Also, LB Nick Bellore did a lot of work on offense.

Just some other thoughts from the first Lions open OTA: Frank Ragnow was getting a lot of work at left guard instead of center -- mirroring what Ragnow has been doing the first two days of OTAs when the media wasn't present.
Alex Barrett was surprisingly getting a lot of playing time Thursday, mostly with the second unit, as a player standing up instead of with his hand down on the line of scrimmage. I caught notice of him multiple times, too. An undrafted free agent last year, this could be the right defense for him to figure things out, particularly with his versatility. It was without pads and still early, but new tight end Luke Willson looked like he could be a red zone threat. He caught a couple of passes in the end zone and made some difficult plays.
Overall, a strong start for the guy who grew up a Lions fan.

Matthew Stafford on the new NFL rules regarding the national anthem: "Listen, man, we haven't talked about it as a team and we'll figure all that stuff out when it comes to September. I'm not too worried about it at the moment. I'm just focused on trying to get better."

Michael Rothstein Espn
 
Is Kerry Hyder is the Lions? ?best-kept secret??
He?s coming back from an injury, but could Kerry Hyder be the Lions? secret weapon in 2018?
Kerry Hyder is still recovering from his torn Achilles suffered last August, but Bleacher Report?s Justis Mosqueda thinks he may be the Detroit Lions? ?best-kept secret.? Mosqueda listed the unheralded influencers for each NFL team. Here?s why he chose Hyder:
Kerry Hyder missed the 2017 regular season after sustaining a season-ending injury in the preseason, but his 2016 regular-season effort should not be forgotten. He led the Detroit Lions in sacks with eight and in tackles at or behind the line with 12.
POD

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2776881-the-best-kept-secret-on-every-nfl-roster#slide11
Detroit Lions: Kerry Hyder, Edge Defender.
 
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