Detroit Lions
Louis Delmas - #26 - S
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 202 lbs. |
| Birthday | 04/12/1987 |
| Birthplace | Fort Pierce, FL |
| College | Western Michigan |
| Years played | 5 |
| Drafted | 2009, 2nd round, 1st pick by Lions |
2012 STATS
| Tack | FF | Int |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | 0 | 1 |
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Lions claim OT Polumbus off waivers
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Source: Seahawks trade DE Jackson to Lions
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PLAYER NEWS
A person with knowledge of the deal says safety Louis Delmas has agreed to a two-year contract to remain with the Detroit Lions. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Friday because no announcement had been made. The 25-year-old Delmas returns to Detroit after the Lions added free agent safety Glover Quin earlier this week.|||||||
Delmas played only eight games last season but started them all. He was limited by left knee problems.
Detroit has Louis Delmas back in the lineup after he missed three straight games with an injured left knee.|||||||
This is a big boost for the ailing Lions secondary.
Coach Jim Schwartz said Delmas had some tests on his left knee Monday but did not elaborate, only saying the four-year veteran was day-to-day.|||||||
Delmas left Sunday's game and did not return. He had surgery on the same knee during the preseason and missed Detroit's first four games.
Delmas has injured his left knee and left the game against the Seattle Seahawks.|||||||
Delmas was hurt in the third quarter, had his left knee examined on the sideline then went toward the locker room. He missed the first four games of the season recovering from surgery on the same knee.
Delmas is active and starting for the first time this season after having knee surgery in August.|||||||
Delmas was recovering from left knee surgery.
