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 looking for left tackle of future
Jeff Backus has taken something of an unfair beating in and around Detroit, but the Lions will need to find their left tackle of the future at some point soon.
Stafford undergoes successful shoulder surgery
Lions QB Matthew Stafford underwent successful shoulder surgery Friday, the team announced. The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews.
Suh performed beyond even high expectations
Lions DT Ndamukong Suh is this year's Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Suh would welcome Haynesworth in Detroit
There have been reports that the Lions could investigate acquiring DT Albert Haynesworth, and that would be just fine with DT Ndamukong Suh.
Lions could still add on the corner
Entering last season there was little question: Cornerback was, by far, the team's biggest need. Times have changed a bit.
The cities that playoff football forgot
It now has been 11 years since the Bills and Lions played in the playoffs. Every other franchise that was around at that time has made the playoffs since then, but not Buffalo or Detroit.
OLB Peterson won't be returning to Lions in 2011
In a discussion with the local media on Wednesday, Lions GM Martin Mayhew revealed the OLB Julian Peterson, who was benched for the team's Week 17 victory over the Vikings, would not be back in 2011.
Suh to undergo shoulder surgery
The Lions announced Wednesday that DT Ndamukong Suh will undergo shoulder surgery on Jan. 10 and will not play in the 2011 Pro Bowl.
Favre watches Vikings' season end in loss to Lions
Brett Favre stood in street clothes on the sideline in what likely was the final game of his 20-season career, watching the Lions beat his Vikings 20-13 on Sunday.
Vikings-Lions prediction
The Vikings gave fans one reason to smile last week with their unexpected win at Philadelphia, but this is akin to a playoff game for the Lions.
Lions don't mind opponents' 'tough' talk
Slowly, the Lions have shed their label of being a soft team. In fact, it's now to the point where they have been accused by opposing teams of being a dirty outfit.
Poll: Lions DT Suh top defensive rookie
In a recently concluded poll on this site, readers gave an overwhelming 60.1 percent show of support to Lions DT Ndamukong Suh, the No. 2 overall selection in the 2010 NFL draft and the rookie leader in sacks with ...
Vikings-Lions matchup of the day: Friday
Let's take a look at a key matchup when the Vikings face the Lions in Week 17 — Minnesota DRE Jared Allen vs. Detroit OLT Jeff Backus.
They Said It: Vikings Thursday edition
Here's a collection of quotes from head coach Leslie Frazier, QB Joe Webb and Lions DT Ndamukong Suh as the Vikings prepare to play in Detroit on Sunday.
Vikings-Lions matchup of the day: Wednesday
Let's take a look at a key matchup as the Vikings get set to take on the Lions in Detroit in the final game of the 2010 season.
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.
