Detroit Lions - Team Notes

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...lb-marquis-flowers-signing-with-detroit-lions
LB Marquis Flowers signing with Detroit Lions.
To the surprise of no one, Marquis Flowers is reuniting with Matt Patricia in Detroit.
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The Lions are signing former Patriots linebacker Marquis Flowers, according to ESPN Insider Adam Schefter. This signing does not come as a surprise. Flowers seemed like a likely fit with the Lions this offseason when he was a free agent but he re-signed with New England. After being cut Saturday, it once again seemed like an easy fit with Detroit considering his connections with first-year Detroit coach Matt Patricia. Plus, he gives the Lions some help at a position of need both at linebacker and on special teams.
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https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/03/report-lions-signing-lb-marquis-flowers/
Lions signing LB Marquis Flowers.
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...dre-diggs-3-year-extension-worth-20-4-million
Detroit Lions reportedly give Quandre Diggs 3-year extension worth $20.4 million.
The versatile defensive back just got PAID!
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https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018...d-db-quandre-diggs-agree-on-3-year-extension/
Lions and DB Quandre Diggs agree on 3-year extension.
LionsWire

https://sidelionreport.com/2018/09/03/detroit-lions-quandre-diggs-extension/
Detroit Lions give versatile Quandre Diggs massive extension.
SLR

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...dre-diggs-detroit-lions-extension/1184320002/
Detroit Lions, Quandre Diggs agree to 3-year extension.
Freep

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018/9/3/17813596/matthew-stafford-legitimate-mvp-candidate-in-2018
Matthew Stafford could be a legitimate MVP candidate in 2018.
Why Stafford is someone that could find himself in the MVP discussion in 2018.
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...er-trevor-bates-makes-pffs-all-preseason-team
Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Bates makes PFF’s All-Preseason team.
This gives some clarity as to why Bates made the Lions’ 53.
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...-trevor-bates-officially-sign-marquis-flowers
Detroit Lions waive Trevor Bates to make room for Marquis Flowers.
The Lions made the transaction official on Monday afternoon.
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https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/09/03/lions-announce-signing-flowers-release-waive/
Lions announce signing of Marquis Flowers, waive Trevor Bates, finalize the practice squad.
LionsWire

https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/09/lions_cut_lb_trevor_bates_and.html#incart_river_index
Lions cut LB Trevor Bates and sign a DT to finalize practice squad.
Mlive

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...is-flowers-detroit-lions-patriots/1184393002/
Detroit Lions sign New England Patriots castoff LB Marquis Flowers.
Freep

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...y-tuesday-workout-detroit-lions-running-backs
Donnel Pumphrey, other RBs to work out with Detroit Lions.
The NCAA all-time leading rusher was among a group of running backs that will work out with the Lions on Tuesday.
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https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/09/the_lions_are_working_out_a_ru.html#incart_river_index
Are the Detroit Lions in a position to trade a running back?
Mlive

 

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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018/9/3/17813468/detroit-lions-offseason-review-grade-hate-love
3 things I love, 3 things I hate about the Detroit Lions? offseason.
There was a lot to love and a lot to hate about the Lions? 2018 offseason.
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https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...-players-react-quandre-diggs-3-year-extension
Detroit Lions players react to Quandre Diggs? 3-year extension.
The Lions GM and several players shared their congratulations with the former 6th-round pick.
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https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-sign-free-agent-lb-marquis-flowers-and-waive-lb-trevor-bates
Lions sign free agent LB Marquis Flowers and waive LB Trevor Bates.
Lions.com

 

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https://www.detroitlions.com/news/k...-occur-as-lions-switch-to-regular-season-mode
KEY QUESTIONS: What changes occur as Lions switch to regular season mode?
Lions.com

 

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https://www.detroitlions.com/news/contract-extension-won-t-change-diggs-mindset
Contract extension won?t change Diggs? mindset.
Lions.com

 

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https://sidelionreport.com/2018/09/03/detroit-lions-pass-rush-must-improve-see-2018-success/
Detroit Lions: Pass rush must improve to see 2018 success.
SLR

 

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https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.s...ns_at_full_strength_3.html#incart_river_index
Detroit Lions at full strength as work begins for season opener.
Mlive

 

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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...t-lions-new-york-jets-sam-darnold/1186075002/
Darnold to start vs. Detroit Lions in Monday Night Football opener.
Freep

 

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https://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/09/here_is_why_lions_went_with_ma.html#incart_river_index
Here is why Lions went with Matt Cassel over Jake Rudock for backup QB.
Mlive

 

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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...son-understands-high-expectations/1186259002/
Detroit Lions' Kerryon Johnson understands high expectations.
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https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2018/09/03/detroit-lions-ziggy-ansah/1187253002/
How Detroit Lions can create pressure when Ziggy Ansah is double teamed.
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https://www.detroitlions.com/news/10-takeaways-from-cooter-pasqualoni-1
10 takeaways from Cooter and Pasqualoni.
Lions.com

 

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https://www.detroitlions.com/video/all-video
Recent Lions Webvideos.

 

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Jace Billingsley signing to New England Patriots? practice squad.
Winnemucca?s finest is heading further east to New England.

While no Detroit Lions players that were waived or cut this weekend have found their way onto a 53-man roster as of Monday afternoon, a handful of players have jumped to other teams? practice squads.

The latest is former Lions receiver Jace Billingsley, who has reportedly signed with the New England Patriots.

For the past two years, Billingsley has spent most of his time on the Lions? practice squad after failing to make the team in back-to-back years. He was waived again this offseason, but there was no indication if the Lions wanted him back this time. ESPN?s Mike Reese seems to suggest Detroit tried to get him back, noting that Billingsley ?could have returned? but saw New England ?as better opportunity.?

Considering the Lions kept six wide receivers on the roster this year, including undrafted rookie Brandon Powell, it certainly makes sense on Billingsley?s end.

In New England, he has a shot to be promoted to their regular roster at any time. With Julian Edelman serving a four-game suspension to start the year and New England dealing with a couple of injuries, Billingsley could be a good fit there. However, the Patriots were also awarded two receivers off waivers this weekend?Chad Hansen and Amara Darboh?who will offer some serious competition to Billingsley.

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https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2792980-who-are-the-nfls-legitimate-sleeper-teams-for-2018
Who Are the NFL's Legitimate Sleeper Teams for 2018?