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 Feb. 12, 2012 10:15 a.m. - by John Kreger - Lions UFAs: Stay or Go? -- P Graham
P Ben Graham was signed after rookie Ryan Donahue was placed on injured reserve. Graham produced stats that were equal to Donahue’s, but Detroit already has Donahue under contract. Unless Donahue isn’t healthy, Graham’s veteran’s salary requirements will price him out of a job. Verdict: Go.  Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 12, 2012 10:14 a.m. - by John Kreger - Lions UFAs: Stay or Go? -- DT Fluellen
DT Andre Fluellen's role on Detroit’s D-line steadily decreased over the last two seasons. By the end of the 2011 season, he was among Detroit’s gameday inactives. Fluellen’s best shot to remain a Lion is for contract talks with other D-line free agents to falter. Verdict: Go.   Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 12, 2012 10:12 a.m. - by John Kreger - Lions UFAs: Stay or Go? -- LB Ekejiuba
When he’s healthy, LB Isaiah Ekejiuba’s special teams’ contributions are invaluable. He’s finished the last two seasons on injured reserve, however, and Detroit can’t afford to take a risk on a player coming off back-to-back major injuries. Verdict: Go. Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 12, 2012 10:07 a.m. - by John Kreger - Lions UFAs: Stay or Go? -- WR Davis
WR Rashied Davis' versatility makes him a valuable asset for Detroit, and Lions’ coaches love his work ethic. The seven-year veteran battled injury issues throughout the 2011 season, but played eight-consecutive games to finish the season. If he can stay healthy,and make a sensible deal, he’s a good fit for Detroit. Verdict: Stay. Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 12, 2012 10:06 a.m. - by John Kreger - Lions UFAs: Stay or Go? -- OG Davis
OG Leonard Davis was signed during the bye week as a risk-reward free agent pickup but he never appeared in a game. The gamble GM Martin Mayhew took signing Davis didn’t pay off or hurt. He’s expendable. Verdict: Go. Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 12, 2012 10:00 a.m. - by John Kreger - Lions UFAs: Stay or Go? -- S Coleman
S Erik Coleman was expected to challenge for a starting role during training camp, but Amari Spievey won the job. Injury ended Coleman’s season early, and he’ll need to prove he’s healthy for Detroit to retain him. If he’s indeed healthy -- and signs for a bargain --Detroit could give him another shot. Verdict: Stay Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 12, 2012 9:59 a.m. - by John Kreger - Lions UFAs: Stay or Go? -- LB Carpenter
LB Bobby Carpenter resurrected his career in Detroit after falling out of favor in Dallas and Miami. His play as a reserve the last two seasons alleviated problems with injuries at LB. However, Carpenter’s role diminished down the stretch in 2011, making him expendable as Detroit tries to navigate its salary cap concerns. Verdict: Go. Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 12, 2012 9:56 a.m. - by John Kreger - Lions UFAs: Stay or Go? -- OT Backus
Several national pundits say replacing OT Jeff Backus is a must, but his 2011 play indicates he can handle an NFL workload. The biggest questions surrounding Backus are his biceps injury rehab, and his age (34). GM Martin Mayhew likes Backus, and his experience could help mold young players if Detroit drafts O-linemen. Verdict: Stay Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 12, 2012 9:55 a.m. - by John Kreger - Lions UFAs: Stay or Go? -- Avril
DE Cliff Avril had a team-leading 11 sacks, and forced six fumbles during a breakout season. Retaining him is crucial to Detroit’s 2012 plans. Avril and Lions’ officials say contract negotiations have been positive. Don’t be surprised if Detroit uses the franchise tag on Avril if those talks hit an impasse. Verdict: Stay Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 8:52 p.m. - by John Kreger - Lions RFAs: Stay or Go? -- Hilliard
OT Corey Hilliard showed promise as a young lineman when he helped the Lions win the final four games of the 2010 season. His 2011 play never saw him challenge for a starting role. Its likely Detroit will try to retain him at a bargain price, or take compensation for him. Verdict: Stay. Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 8:50 p.m. - by John Kreger - Lions RFAs: Stay or Go? -- Levy
Restricted free agent LB DeAndre Levy had 107 tackles in 2011, and his versatility made him a vital part of the defense. In a perfect world, Detroit would put the highest possible tender on Levy, who’s a big part of its future plans, but the Lions’ salary cap situation could become difficult. Verdict: Stay. Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 8:48 p.m. - by John Kreger - Lions RFAs: Stay or Go? -- Palmer
LB Ashlee Palme r was a key special teams contributor in 2011, and Lions’ coaches like him. Palmer was an undrafted free agent, so a late-round tender could keep him in Detroit for a bargain price. If that happens, the Lions retain a serviceable reserve and save vital salary cap space. Verdict: Stay. Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 8:44 p.m. - by John Kreger - Lions RFAs: Stay or Go? -- Hill
DT Sammie Hill lost his starting spot when the Lions drafted Ndamukong Suh in 2010, but his work ethic never waned. Hill filled in ably this season during Suh’s two-game suspension. He’s a large part of Detroit’s D-line success, and the Lions will do everything they can to keep that unit intact. Verdict: Stay.  Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 7:08 p.m. - by John Kreger - Report: Smith wants to remain a Lion in 2012
Lions’ free agent RB Kevin Smith, who had 535 yards of total offense in 2011, says he’s committed to returning to Detroit in 2012. "Every interview I’ve done, even though I'm a free agent, I've referred to (Detroit) and me as ‘us’," Smith told Mlive.com. "I'm on the Lions roster in my opinion until I’m not." Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 7:07 p.m. - by John Kreger - Fan indicted on bomb-threat charges
Jackson, Mich. resident Shawn Payton was indicted by a federal grand jury Friday on charges he phoned bomb threats to Mercedes-Benz Superdome officials during Detroit’s playoff loss to the Saints. Payton has admitted making the calls. The charges carry a maximum prison sentence of five years, and a maximum $250,000 fine.  Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 7:05 p.m. - by John Kreger - Lewand not satisfied with ending playoff drought
Team president Tom Lewand says he wasn’t satisfied with Detroit’s 2011 season despite ending an eleven-season playoff drought. “Dumping Gatorade on a coach when we clinch a Wild Card spot isn’t where we want to be,” Lewand told WBBL radio. "I’ve had people tell me ‘great season.’ My response is ‘no it wasn’t.’” Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 7:03 p.m. - by John Kreger - Lions in 'positive' talks with WR Johnson
Team president Tom Lewand, who controls Detroit’s salary cap compliance, says the team has had positive negotiations with WR Calvin Johnson over a contract extension. “(Johnson’s) got a good relationship with Matthew (Stafford),” Lewand told WBBL radio. “There’s a desire to keep that (relationship) together. When that desire exists, you can get deals done.”  Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 7:01 p.m. - by John Kreger - Lewand tells radio station he's unconcerned with Lions' rep
Team president Tom Lewand says he’s not concerned with Detroit’s reputation as a dirty team, or with the franchise’s lack of 2011 Pro Bowl invitees. "Nobody gets a championship for the amount of positive media attention they get… (and) a lot of (Pro Bowl voting) is a popularity contest.” Lewand told WBBL radio. Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 6:59 p.m. - by John Kreger - Lewand: People don't know Suh
Lions’ president Tom Lewand said the public’s perception of DT Ndamukong Suh -- recently voted one of the nation’s least-liked athletes -- isn’t an accurate representation of the player. "I don't think people know Ndamukong Suh," Lewand told WBBL radio. "The people who know him haven’t been vocally critical of him.” Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 10, 2012 6:58 p.m. - by John Kreger - Lions president addresses Suh incident for first time
Lions’ president Tom Lewand addressed the way DT Ndamukong Suh handled the aftermath of stomping a Packers’ player on Thanksgiving Day for the first time Thursday. “(Suh) had some unfortunate things happen… both in actions he took, and how the responses to those actions unfolded,” he told WBBL radio.  Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 8:06 p.m. - by John Kreger - Suh among the most unpopular pro athletes
DT Ndamukong Suh's numerous on-and-off field incidents during the 2011 season earned him a place as one of the least-liked athletes in the U.S. In a Nielsen-E-Poll Market Research survey, 51 percent of respondents disliked Suh. Only Eagles QB Michael Vick, Jets WR Plaxico Burress and Tiger Woods were less liked by respondents. Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 8:02 p.m. - by John Kreger - Giants' Nicks beats out Johnson for WR award
WR Calvin Johnson's 1,681 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns wasn’t enough to win him the NFL Alumni Foundation’s 2011 WR of the Year award. Giants WR Hakeem Nicks beat Johnson in voting among former players. Nicks’ selection is interesting, since he had 20 fewer catches, 489 fewer yards, and 9 fewer TDs than Johnson. Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 7:57 p.m. - by John Kreger - Stafford shares credit for award with teammates
Matthew Stafford shared the spotlight with his teammates while accepting the NFL Alumni Foundation’s Quarterback of the Year award Monday. “(QB of the Year) is an individual award, but really, it's won by the team,” Stafford said. “I couldn't have done it without (my) teammates and the coaching staff in Detroit.” Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 07, 2012 7:54 p.m. - by John Kreger - Stafford wins award from NFL Alumni Foundation
QB Matthew Stafford was named Quarterback of the Year by the NFL Alumni Foundation on Monday. He beat finalists Patriots QB Tom Brady and AP NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers for the award, which is voted on by former NFL players. Stafford threw for 5,038 yards and 41 TDs in 2011. Lions RapidReports
 Feb. 06, 2012 1:52 p.m. - by John Kreger - OT Cherilus, S Delmas get raises
OT Gosder Cherilus and S Louis Delmas fulfilled performance incentives during the 2011 season and will receive higher salaries in 2012, the Detroit Free Press reports. Cherilus’ salary increases from $1.56 million to $2.31 million. Delmas’ salary will increase from $822,000 to $937,000. Both players are entering the last year of their current contracts. Lions RapidReports
 
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