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

					
NFC North Spin cycle: Week OnePosted Sept. 10, 2012 @ 5:28 p.m. ET
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 RamsPosted Sept. 09, 2012 @ 4:30 p.m. ET
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 offPosted Sept. 09, 2012 @ 3:52 p.m. ET
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 Posted Sept. 07, 2012 @ 10:09 a.m. ET
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 LionsPosted Sept. 06, 2012 @ 12:24 p.m. ET
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 LionsPosted Sept. 02, 2012 @ 1:59 p.m. ET
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 BrownPosted Aug. 31, 2012 @ 7:26 p.m. ET
The Lions cut veteran CB Alphonso Smith, DT Andre Fluellen and DE Everette Brown.

Lions place RB Best on PUP listPosted Aug. 27, 2012 @ 4:28 p.m. ET
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 jobPosted Aug. 27, 2012 @ 12:20 p.m. ET
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 Posted Aug. 26, 2012 @ 3:32 p.m. ET
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 handPosted Aug. 25, 2012 @ 9:05 p.m. ET
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 OsgoodPosted Aug. 22, 2012 @ 11:29 p.m. ET
The Lions signed special-teamer Kassim Osgood, the former Jaguar confirmed on Twitter.

Lions claim DT Skinner on waiversPosted Aug. 21, 2012 @ 9:12 a.m. ET
The Lions claimed rookie DT Bobby Skinner on waivers from the Giants, multiple media outlets reported.

Report: Ex-Lions CB Berry facing three-game suspensionPosted Aug. 20, 2012 @ 4:11 p.m. ET
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.Posted Aug. 17, 2012 @ 10:27 a.m. ET
The Lions have claimed ex-Cowboys OG-C Bill Nagy off waivers after he was released following ankle surgery earlier in the week.

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PLAYER NEWS

Posted Oct. 24, 2012

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.

Posted Oct. 22, 2012

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.

Posted March 12, 2012

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.

Posted Dec. 25, 2011

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.

Posted Nov. 07, 2010

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.

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