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Detroit Lions - Team Notes

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018...-in-detroit-may-be-close-to-a-deal-with-lions
Frank Gore arrives in Detroit, may be close to a deal with Lions.
The Detroit Lions have apparently found the veteran running back they were looking for.
POD

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/03/14/report-lions-close-to-deal-for-frank-gore/
Lions 'close' to deal for Frank Gore.
LionsWire

UPDATE: The Lions have apparently scheduled a visit with former Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount.
Lions visiting with four veteran RBs this week — two down, two to go. Frank Gore will visit Thursday, LeGarrette Blount on Friday, per source.
DeMarco Murray and Jonathan Stewart already visited. Lions going through process with each.
AdamSchefter
 
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http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2018/03/detroit_lions_land_ex-seahawks.html#incart_river_index
Detroit Lions land ex-Seahawks CB DeShawn Shead in free agency.
Mlive

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...oit-lions-cornerback-deshawn-shead/426519002/
Detroit Lions get more help for secondary, sign CB DeShawn Shead.
Freep

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...s-sign-ex-seahawks-cb-deshawn-shead/32943611/
Lions sign ex-Seahawks CB DeShawn Shead.
Detnews

https://detroitjockcity.com/2018/03/14/detroit-lions-add-deshawn-shead-to-their-corner-back-group/
Detroit Lions add DeShawn Shead to their cornerback group.
DJC

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...-cornerback-deshawn-shead-signs-detroit-lions
Former Seahawks cornerback DeShawn Shead signs with Lions.
espn

http://www.detroitlions.com/news/ne...wn-Shead/98c11f5c-449c-4360-8313-5f4e83a0a6ef
Lions sign free agent CB DeShawn Shead.
Lions.com

https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2018/3/14/17122128/report-lions-sign-db-deshawn-shead-contract-terms
Lions sign DB DeShawn Shead to a one-year deal.
The Lions have added another weapon to their secondary.
POD

https://sidelionreport.com/2018/03/14/detroit-lions-sign-former-seahawk-deshawn-shead/
Detroit Lions sign former Seahawk DeShawn Shead.
SLR

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/03/14/lions-sign-cb-deshawn-shead/
Lions sign CB DeShawn Shead.
LionsWire

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018...e-seahawks-classy-treatment-of-deshawn-shead/
Lions benefit from Seattle Seahawks' classy treatment of DeShawn Shead.
LionsWire

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2018/03/14/instant-analysis-detroit-lions-cb-deshawn-shead/
Instant analysis of Lions signing CB DeShawn Shead.
LionsWire
 
http://detroitlionsbreakdown.com/episode-53-moving-on-from-ebron/
Detroit Lions Breakdown Podcast Episode #53: Moving on from Ebron. 50 minutes.

Free agency is in full swing and the Lions have been very active so far in free agency. From losing out on Richard Sherman and Malcolm Butler to gaining Devon Kennard and Christian Jones, Erik and Joe break down all the goings on in Allen Park?

The big news from Wednesday is the Lions releasing Eric Ebron and shedding his $8.25 million commitment.

The team has added CB DeShawn Shead from Seattle.

LB Devon Kennard from the Giants.

LB Christian Jones from the Bears.

Erik delivers us a long-winded cap math lesson.

The team has retained LS Don Muhlbach, DL Kerry Hyder, S Tavon Wilson, CB Nevin Lawson, LB Nick Bellore, WR TJ Jones, QB Jake Rudock and DT Christian Ringo.

The team has lost DT Haloti Ngata (Philadelphia), TE Darren Fells (Cleveland), CB DJ Hayden (Jacksonville), DB Don Carey (Jacksonville).

Erik and Joe answer some questions from the mailbag.

A discussion centering on Erik and Joe?s favorite signings and regrettable misses.
 
Details of Devon Kennard's three-year, $17.25 million contract with the Lions with a $5.25 million signing bonus and $8.5 million guaranteed.
2018: Cap number: $4,334,375. Base salary: $2.25 million fully guaranteed. Roster bonus: $250,000 ($15,625 per game on 46-man roster). Workout bonus: $100,000. Up to $500,000 in NLBTE tied to playing time and Pro Bowl.
2019: Cap number: $5.725 million. Base salary: $3.5 million ($1 million guaranteed for injury -- fully guaranteed on fifth day of league year). Roster bonus: $375,000 ($23,437 per game on 46-man roster). Workout bonus: $100,000. Up to $500,000 in NLBTE tied to playing time and Pro Bowl.
2020: Cap number: $7.175 million. Base salary: $4.95 million. Roster bonus: $375,000 ($23,437 per game on 46-man roster). Workout bonus: $100,000. Up to $500,000 in NLBTE tied to playing time and Pro Bowl.
espn
 
As Day 2 of free agency gets going here for the Lions -- just a recap: Signed (or re-signed): S Tavon Wilson, CB Nevin Lawson, CB DeShawn Shead, LB Nick Bellore, LS Don Muhlbach, LB Devon Kennard (agreed to terms, not yet announced), LB Christian Jones (agreed to terms, not yet announced), DE Kerry Hyder (tender signed), QB Jake Rudock (ERFA tendered), DL Christian Ringo (ERFA tendered), WR TJ Jones (original round RFA tendered at $1.9 million).
Departed: CB D.J. Hayden (Jacksonville), S Don Carey (Jacksonville), TE Darren Fells (Cleveland), TE Eric Ebron (released -- free agent) Lions free agents still out there: DT Haloti Ngata (hasn't signed with Philly yet), DE Dwight Freeney, LB Tahir Whitehead, LB Paul Worrilow, C Travis Swanson, OT Greg Robinson, DE Brandon Copeland, RB Zach Zenner, OL Zac Kerin, OL Don Barclay, DT Jordan Hill, P Kasey Redfern, DL Rodney Coe.
espn
 
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