Detroit Lions
Don Muhlbach - #48 - C
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 4"/ 265 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/17/1981 |
| Birthplace | Newark, OH |
| College | Texas A&M |
| Years played | 10 |
NFC North Spin cycle: Week One
The Packers were a popular pick to win the NFC North, but after one game, they are looking up at the rest of the division.
Lions rally late to beat Rams
Matthew Stafford threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Smith with 10 seconds left, lifting the Lions to a 27-23 win over the Rams on Sunday.
Rams OLT Saffold carted off
Rams OLT Rodger Saffold was carted off the field on a stretcher in the Week One game against the Lions.
Florence a logical addition for Detroit
Whether the Lions are deep and talented enough in the secondary will be something to watch, but ex-Bronco Drayton Florence bolsters their depth.
Vanden Bosch restructures salary to help Lions
Veteran DE Kyle Vanden Bosch reportedly restructured his contract Thursday to give the Lions much-needed salary-cap relief.
Report: CB Florence to sign with Lions
Multiple reports said that CB Drayton Florence, who was cut by the Broncos on Friday, will sign with the Lions on Sunday.
Lions cut CB Smith, DT Fluellen, DE Brown
The Lions cut veteran CB Alphonso Smith, DT Andre Fluellen and DE Everette Brown.
Lions place RB Best on PUP list
The Lions announced Monday that they have placed RB Jahvid Best and CB Chris Greenwood on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.
Report: Hanson keeps Lions PK job
According to the Lions' website, Jason Hanson has won the team's PK competition with rookie Derek Dimke.
Lions' Young a pass rusher on the rise
Lions DE Willie Young, a third-year pro from North Carolina State, has emerged as a solid pass rusher off the bench for Detroit.
Lions QB Stafford injures left hand
Lions QB Matthew Stafford left in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Raiders with an injury to his left, non-throwing hand.
Lions sign Osgood
The Lions signed special-teamer Kassim Osgood, the former Jaguar confirmed on Twitter.
Lions claim DT Skinner on waivers
The Lions claimed rookie DT Bobby Skinner on waivers from the Giants, multiple media outlets reported.
Report: Ex-Lions CB Berry facing three-game suspension
Former Lions CB Aaron Berry was suspended three games for violating the league’s personal-conduct policy, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.
Lions sign OG Nagy, place CB Coleman on I.R.
The Lions have claimed ex-Cowboys OG-C Bill Nagy off waivers after he was released following ankle surgery earlier in the week.
PLAYER NEWS
Muhlbach has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl team. Muhlbach becomes the first Lions specialist to make the Pro Bowl without kicking, punting or returning. His performance this season helped kicker Jason Hanson break the team's single-season scoring record with 134 points.|||||||
With Muhlbach snapping, Hanson is 81 of 107 for his career from 40 or more yards and 25 of 37 from 50 or more. Muhlbach was added by Green Bay coach Mike McCarthy and the Packers' staff, who are serving as this year's NFC staff.
The Lions' long-snapper was re-signed by the team on Friday. He joined the team during the 2004 season.|||||||
Muhlbach had a career-high seven special teams tackles in 2006.