Detroit Lions - Team Notes

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http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...ions-stafford-finger-not-blame-ints/95919924/
Lions' Stafford: Finger not to blame for INTs.
Detnews

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...rd-not-blaming-injured-finger-glove-struggles
Matthew Stafford not blaming injured finger, glove for struggles.
espn

 

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http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/12/28/taylor-decker-and-darren-rovell-get-into-it-on-twitter/
Taylor Decker And Darren Rovell Get Into It On Twitter.
CBSDetroit

 

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http://www.theoaklandpress.com/spor...nson-return-to-practice-crezdon-butler-signed
Detroit Lions ? Darius Slay, Travis Swanson return to practice; Crezdon Butler signed.
OaklandPress

 

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http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...gger-lions-draft-need-than-previously-thought
Mailbag: Is cornerback a bigger Lions draft need than previously thought?
espn

 

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The Lions have signed CB Crezdon Butler to the active roster.
Lions HC Jim Caldwell said signing Crezdon Butler doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the injury to Darius Slay and his potential availability.

To make room, the Lions put DT Stefan Charles on injured reserve after he injured his knee Monday night.

Lions HC Jim Caldwell said Marvin Jones hasn't necessarily gotten production because of progressions and Matthew Stafford throwing to who is open.
Said there have been times he's gotten off press man coverage and at times he's struggled there.

Matthew Stafford said his finger is not an issue. Said he probably shouldn't have thrown the ball on his pick Monday.

Matthew Stafford said Sunday "is up there for sure" with whether or no this is one of the biggest regular season games of his career.
He won't pay much attention to the Washington-Giants game.

In terms of preparation and rest, the Packers will have a two-and-a-half day advantage over the Lions in their game Sunday for the NFC North title.

Theo Riddick and Andre Roberts miss open portion of practice for the Lions. Darius Slay, Travis Swanson both return.
Miles Killebrew, who left Monday night's game with an eye injury, is also practicing.

Lions CB Darius Slay wouldn't say much to the media Wednesday, but he spent a few minutes dancing in the locker room and appeared to be moving just fine. Asked him if that meant he was feeling fine, he just smiled and walked away.

espn

 

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LIONS BRACING FOR DILEMMA IN TRENCHES.
Offensive linemen Larry Warford and Reilly Reiff have played well enough that the Lions should consider keeping them, but ESPN Lions reporter Michael Rothstein notes they could command more money elsewhere than Detroit would be willing to pay.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/pag...-free-agent-decisions-every-nfl-team-2017#NFC N
Biggest upcoming free-agent decisions for every NFL team.
espn

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ne...t-Dec-28/1202065c-2b1f-46ae-8236-65665168d3b0
Lions vs. Packers practice report: December 28.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...ive-coaches-in-2016-wall-street-journal-study
Wall Street Journal: Jim Caldwell was one of the most aggressive coaches in 2016.
Evidence continues to chip away at the notion that Jim Caldwell is a conservative NFL coach.
PrideOfDetroit

 

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http://sidelionreport.com/2016/12/28/good-bad-ugly-week-16-dallas-cowboys/
The good, the bad, and the ugly: Week 16, Dallas Cowboys.
SideLionReport

 

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https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-how-every-2016-first-round-pick-has-played-this-season/
HOW ALL 31 FIRST-ROUND PICKS HAVE PLAYED THIS SEASON.
Senior Analyst Sam Monson breaks down the play of every 2016 first-rounder this season.
PFFF

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/12/yeah_lions_qb_matthew_stafford.html#incart_river_index
Yeah, Lions QB Matthew Stafford is in a slump.
Mlive

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/12/detroit_lions_will_be_at_a_ser.html#incart_river_index
Detroit Lions will be at a serious rest disadvantage vs. Packers.
Mlive

 

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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2016/12/opposing_view_ty_montgomery_is.html#incart_river_index
Opposing view: Ty Montgomery is Green Bay Packers' gadget piece.
Mlive

 

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http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2016/12/28/green-bay-packers-aaron-rodgers/95932158/
How the Green Bay Packers turned their season around: Confidence.
Freep

http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...ers-prospering-nelson-healthy-again/95934728/
Packers' Rodgers prospering with Nelson healthy again.
Detnews

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/oh...his-talk/44665dea-1ecd-4a45-a529-5559f119f916
O'HARA: Packers QB Aaron Rodgers walks his talk.
Lions.com

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/li...e-saying/f8a70d52-09d8-4a0b-b515-776c19faec39
Week 17 opponent: What the Packers are saying.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.detroitnews.com/story/sp...lays-production-dwindle-lions-jones/95931530/
Big plays, production dwindle for Lions' Jones.
Detnews

 

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http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2016/12/28/lions-to-open-gates-early-for-sunday-night-game/
Lions To Open Gates Early For Sunday Night Game.
CBSDetroit

 

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http://www.espn.com/blog/detroit-li...sky-has-potential-future-interest-in-coaching
Dan Orlovsky has potential future interest in coaching.
espn

 

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http://www.detroitlions.com/news/no...Jones-Jr/e5237008-218f-4385-955a-13f4b5f5df6b
NOTEBOOK: Lions missing big plays from Jones Jr.
Lions.com

 

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http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...ington-can-clinch-lions-playoff-spot-with-win
Giants plan to play starter vs. Washington, can help Lions clinch playoff spot with win.
The Lions may be getting some help from the Giants this week.
PrideOfDetroit

 

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http://nflspinzone.com/2016/12/28/nfl-power-rankings-quarterbacks-2016-week-17/10/
NFL Quarterback Power Rankings 2016.
NFLSpinZone