Detroit Lions
Nate Burleson - #13 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 198 lbs. |
| Birthday | 08/19/1981 |
| Birthplace | Calgary, AB |
| College | Nevada |
| Years played | 11 |
| Drafted | 2003, 3rd round, 7th pick by Vikings |
2012 STATS
| Rec | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | 240 | 2 |
Detroit Lions: 2013 team needs
We highlight the top three needs on offense and defense for the Detroit Lions, and take a look back at their 2012 draft class.
Lions re-sign LB Levy
The Lions re-signed LB DeAndre Levy to a multi-year contract on Wednesday, the team’s website confirmed.
Lions re-sign OT Hilliard
The Lions agreed to a two-year contract with OT Corey Hilliard, the team’s webiste confirmed.
Schwartz won't say if Calvin Johnson broke three fingers
Lions head coach Jim Schwartz would not confirm if WR Calvin Johnson suffered three broken fingers.
Reports: Rams to hire Walton as defensive coordinator
The Rams will hire Lions secondary coach Tim Walton as their defensive coordinator, ESPN’s Adam Schefter first reported.
Rams claim former Lions WR Young
The Rams claimed WR Titus Young off waivers from the Lions on Tuesday, CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora first reported.
Lions release DE Vanden Bosch
The Lions informed DE Kyle Vanden Bosch he will be released, Mike Garafolo of USA Today Sports first reported.
Lions release ORG Peterman
The Lions released ORG Stephen Peterman on Tuesday. Peterman had started every game for Detroit over the past three seasons.
Lions hire former Broncos GM Xanders
The Lions hired former Broncos GM Brian Xanders as a senior personnel executive, the team confirmed Monday.
Bucs WR Jackson replaces Lions' Johnson in Pro Bowl
WR Vincent Jackson has been added to the NFC Pro Bowl roster, replacing Detroit's Calvin Johnson.
Bills hire Crossman as special-teams coordinator
The Bills hired Danny Crossman as their special-teams coordinator on Monday.
Lions make coaching-staff changes
The Lions hired Curtis Modkins and Bobby Johnson to join the offensive coaching staff, among several changes announced Monday.
Running back a need for Lions
A change-of-pace back is one of the bigger needs for a Lions offense that looks relatively stable compared to the defense.
Lions, Senior Bowl a logical fit
If ever there were a team that needed to coach the Senior Bowl, the Detroit Lions fit the bill.
PLAYER NEWS
The Detroit Lions placed Burleson on injured reserve on Wednesday.|||||||
Detroit made the roster moved Wednesday, two days after Burleson broke his right leg in a loss at Chicago.
Burleson has left Monday night's game against the Chicago Bears because of an injured right knee.|||||||
Burleson was injured on a hit by Tim Jennings after a 16-yard catch in the third quarter with the Bears up 13-0. He did not return. The Lions lost safety Amari Spievey to a concussion.
Burleson says he restructured his contract to help the team keep some key players. Burleson said Monday that he agreed to have his $4 million base salary for this year converted into a $3.125 signing bonus to save the Lions $2.17 million in salary cap space.|||||||
Quarterback Matthew Stafford and defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh have reportedly reworked their deals as well to assist the team's efforts in free agency that starts Tuesday. Detroit hopes to retain offensive tackle Jeff Backus, cornerback Eric Wright and linebacker Stephen Tulloch and to extend receiver Calvin Johnson's contract before he plays the final year of his deal in 2012.
Burleson had six receptions for 83 yards in Saturday's 38-10 rout of San Diego.|||||||
Burleson is second on the team with 712 yards through the air.
Burleson had seven catches for 113 yards and a touchdown on Sunday in a loss to the Jets.|||||||
It was his first 100-yard receiving game of the season. He previously had 176 yards on 19 catches.
