Detroit Lions
Brandon Pettigrew - #87 - TE
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 5"/ 265 lbs. |
| Birthday | 02/23/1985 |
| Birthplace | Tyler, TX |
| College | Oklahoma State |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 1st round, 20th pick by Lions |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 59 | 567 | 3 |
Lions hire Kelleher as BLESTO scout
The Lions hired Joe Kelleher as the team's BLESTO scout on Friday.
Setting aside worries helped Lions' Logan take off
Confidence in himself, and some confidence from his new team, went a long way for Lions RS Stefan Logan last season.
McGinest not exploring a return to NFL
Former Patriots and Browns OLB Willie McGinest appeared to be interested in returning to the NFL after three years of retirement, but said Saturday that he plans to stay retired.
Report: Lions WR Burleson to have elbow surgery
Lions WR Nate Burleson will have minor surgery on his right elbow, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
Hall of Fame RB Johnson dies at age 81
Hall of Fame RB John Henry Johnson died Friday in Tracy, Calif., at the age of 81. He played for the 49ers, Lions, Steelers and Oilers during his career.
Lions add Brandon Fisher to coaching staff
The Lions have added Brandon Fisher to their staff as an assistant to the defensive coaching staff.
Lions employees to take furloughs
Employees of the Lions began two-week furloughs on Monday, the Detroit News reported.
Readers would like to see Lions on 'Hard Knocks'
PFW's readers would love to see the Lions on this year's edition of HBO's documentary series "Hard Knocks," which gives viewers an inside look at an NFL team during training camp.
Lions' Cherilus has Week One as goal
Lions ORT Gosder Cherilus, who had microfracture surgery in December, believes he can return to the field by Week One.
Lockout limbo: Lions report
The Lions need to get Matthew Stafford back under center again, and they can't wait to find out what they have with all of their talent on the defensive line.
Lions could part ways with Williams, Johnson
Second-round WR Titus Young has become the instant odds-on favorite to win the slot WR spot, adding even more speed and explosiveness to the Lions' offense.
Readers: Lions had best draft among NFC teams
Respondents to a PFW poll question asking which NFC team did the best in the 2011 NFL draft decidedly picked the Lions.
Lions turn attention to DBs, linebackers
In the afterglow of the Lions' draft, in which they added some very talented players, especially in Rounds One and Two, there was this reality: They still need help in the back seven on defense.
Fantasy outlook: WR Titus Young
The fantasy prospects for the Lions appear very good. But right now, you have to consider Titus Young a No. 5 receiver for fantasy purposes at best.
Which team did best in the first three rounds?
With the first three rounds of the NFL draft in the books, PFW editors make their pick for which team, including the Saints, that has had the best draft thus far.
PLAYER NEWS
Pettigrew is active Sunday against the Bears.|||||||
Pettigrew missed two games with a sprained left ankle.
Pettrigrew is probably Monday at Chicago.|||||||
Pettigrew is tied for second on the team with 26 and is second on the Lions with 261 receiving yards.
Pettigrew hauled in seven catches for a career-high 116 yards during Sunday's 45-41 loss at Green Bay.|||||||
Pettigrew was targeted a combined 32 times over the final three weeks, hauling in 21 receptions over that span. He finished the season with 83 catches to rank third at his position.
Pettigrew had nine receptions for 80 yards with one TD in Saturday's 38-10 rout of San Diego.|||||||
Pettigrew was two receptions shy of his season high Sept. 25 against the Vikes.
Pettigrew had four catches for 32 yards and one TD in Monday's 24-13 win over Chicago.|||||||
Pettigrew found the end zone for the first time all year.
