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Foote Says He'll Be a Lion

In its effort to rebound from the worst season in NFL history, Detroit is hoping a hometown hero can provide some optimism.A little more than 24 hours after he was cut by Pittsburgh, Detroit native Larry Foote agreed to a one-year deal with the Lions. Foote said that he expected to sign his new contract on Wednesday -- and...

All Eyes on Matthew Stafford

If quarterback Matthew Stafford is going to be the No. 1 pick at the NFL Draft in April, then Thursday is a critical day. Stafford, who did not take part in passing drills at the league's scouting combine in February, will be the featured attraction at Georgia's pro day in front of a multitude of scouts -- including, of...

Julian Peterson Reportedly Dealt to Lions

Something very odd is going on in Detroit this offseason: the Lions are actually showing signs of knowing what they're doing. The latest move reportedly has the Lions sending defensive tackle Cory Redding and a 2009 fifth-round to Seattle for Pro Bowl linebacker Julian Peterson.Peterson was named to the Pro Bowl in each of...

Pushing the Envelope: NFL Mailbag, Week 4

You've got questions. I've got answers. If not, I'll make them up. Each Thursday at 1 p.m. EST, I answer your queries on all things related to the NFL. If you have a question, send it over to NFLMailbag@gmail.com. Don't forget to include your name and location. Click here for the archives. Rock'n'roll.How will the Saints...

FanHouse NFL Season Preview: Detroit Lions - Is 2008 the Payoff?

Training camps are underway, the NFL season is a month off, and to get you ready for 2008, FanHouse previews all 32 teams, "heat index" style. We'll rate each club in 10 categories on a scale of 1 to 10, high score wins.Quarterback: Jon Kitna -- man of God, man of many passing yards, man of many lapses in judgement. With...