Detroit Lions
Brian Robiskie - #80 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 212 lbs. |
| Birthday | 12/03/1987 |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, OH |
| College | Ohio State |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 2nd round, 4th pick by Browns |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 44 | 1 |
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
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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
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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
The Lions released Robiskie, announcing the move Monday.|||||||
Robiskie played in six games, making four receptions for the Lions in 2012. He was signed as a midseason injury replacement.
The Detroit Lions signed Robiskie on Wednesday, two days after Nate Burleson broke his right leg in a loss at Chicago.|||||||
Robiskie was cut by the Jacksonville Jaguars last month.
The Jaguars cut Robiskie on Monday.|||||||
Robiskie became expendable with the emergence of youngsters Kevin Elliott and Cecil Shorts, who caught four passes for 74 yards and a touchdown in the season opener.
Robiskie was placed on IR with a hamstring injury.|||||||
Robieskie finished with three catches for 25 yards in 2011. He didn't appear in any games after the Jaguars picked him up off waivers from Cleveland on Nov. 2.
The Browns have agreed to terms on a four-year contract with rookie Robiskie.|||||||
Robiskie's agent, Joel Segal, said the sides came to terms Thursday. Robiskie was the Browns' only unsigned rookie. Robiskie is expected to compete for a starting job with Mohammed Massaquoi, who was also selected in the second round of April's draft. Robiskie, who played at Ohio State, was once a ballboy with the Browns when his father, Terry, was on Cleveland's coaching staff.
