Dallas Cowboys
Justin Durant - #52 - LB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 240 lbs. |
| Birthday | 09/20/1985 |
| Birthplace | Florence, SC |
| College | Hampton |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2007, 2nd round, 16th pick by Jaguars |
Durant off to productive start in Detroit
The Lions' defense, which has allowed one TD in two games, is off to a strong start, and new OLB Justin Durant has been a solid addition.
Report: Lions agree to two-year deal with LB Durant
The Lions agreed to terms with former Jaguars LB Justin Durant on a two-year contract, Vaughn McClure of the Chicago Tribune reported.
PLAYER NEWS
The Dallas Cowboys have signed Durant to a free-agent contract.|||||||
Durant started 14 games and had 103 tackles last season for Detroit, where he played the last two years after starting his career with four seasons in Jacksonville.
The Detroit Lions are without leading tackler Justin Durant for their game at Dallas.|||||||
Durant was inactive Sunday because of a concussion. Bobby Carpenter, a former first-round pick by the Cowboys, replaced Durant in the starting lineup at outside linebacker.
Durant is set to join the Detroit Lions. Teams can talk to veteran free agents, but can't sign them until Friday.|||||||
Durant, a linebacker who played four seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars, confirmed Thursday that he will sign a two-year contract with the Lions. The 6-foot-1, 240-pound Durant started nine games last season for the Jaguars while battling injuries.
Durant is out for Sunday's game at Houston.|||||||
The Jaguars need a victory and a loss by the Colts to clinch their first AFC South crown.
Durant will likely miss the Jaguars' contest against Houston on Sunday.|||||||
Durant, who pulled a groin muscle two weeks ago against Buffalo and missed last week's game, was listed as doubtful.
