Detroit Lions
Shaun Hill - #14 - QB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 3"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 01/09/1980 |
| Birthplace | Parsons, KS |
| College | Maryland |
| Years played | 12 |
2012 STATS
| Rating | Yds | TD |
|---|---|---|
| 157.9 | 172 | 2 |
Lions looking for left tackle of future
Jeff Backus has taken something of an unfair beating in and around Detroit, but the Lions will need to find their left tackle of the future at some point soon.
Stafford undergoes successful shoulder surgery
Lions QB Matthew Stafford underwent successful shoulder surgery Friday, the team announced. The surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews.
Suh performed beyond even high expectations
Lions DT Ndamukong Suh is this year's Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Suh would welcome Haynesworth in Detroit
There have been reports that the Lions could investigate acquiring DT Albert Haynesworth, and that would be just fine with DT Ndamukong Suh.
Lions could still add on the corner
Entering last season there was little question: Cornerback was, by far, the team's biggest need. Times have changed a bit.
The cities that playoff football forgot
It now has been 11 years since the Bills and Lions played in the playoffs. Every other franchise that was around at that time has made the playoffs since then, but not Buffalo or Detroit.
OLB Peterson won't be returning to Lions in 2011
In a discussion with the local media on Wednesday, Lions GM Martin Mayhew revealed the OLB Julian Peterson, who was benched for the team's Week 17 victory over the Vikings, would not be back in 2011.
Suh to undergo shoulder surgery
The Lions announced Wednesday that DT Ndamukong Suh will undergo shoulder surgery on Jan. 10 and will not play in the 2011 Pro Bowl.
Favre watches Vikings' season end in loss to Lions
Brett Favre stood in street clothes on the sideline in what likely was the final game of his 20-season career, watching the Lions beat his Vikings 20-13 on Sunday.
Vikings-Lions prediction
The Vikings gave fans one reason to smile last week with their unexpected win at Philadelphia, but this is akin to a playoff game for the Lions.
Lions don't mind opponents' 'tough' talk
Slowly, the Lions have shed their label of being a soft team. In fact, it's now to the point where they have been accused by opposing teams of being a dirty outfit.
Poll: Lions DT Suh top defensive rookie
In a recently concluded poll on this site, readers gave an overwhelming 60.1 percent show of support to Lions DT Ndamukong Suh, the No. 2 overall selection in the 2010 NFL draft and the rookie leader in sacks with ...
Vikings-Lions matchup of the day: Friday
Let's take a look at a key matchup when the Vikings face the Lions in Week 17 — Minnesota DRE Jared Allen vs. Detroit OLT Jeff Backus.
They Said It: Vikings Thursday edition
Here's a collection of quotes from head coach Leslie Frazier, QB Joe Webb and Lions DT Ndamukong Suh as the Vikings prepare to play in Detroit on Sunday.
Vikings-Lions matchup of the day: Wednesday
Let's take a look at a key matchup as the Vikings get set to take on the Lions in Detroit in the final game of the 2010 season.
PLAYER NEWS
Hill has taken snaps with the first-string offense, making it appear he will start against the Miami Dolphins.|||||||
Hill practiced Wednesday with his injured right finger taped after missing three straight games. Drew Stanton hurt his left shoulder Sunday at Tampa Bay as he led Detroit to a second straight win. Matthew Stafford wasn't on the field during the early parts of practice open to the media. He will likely miss his seventh straight game since aggravating his separated right shoulder. The team hasn't put Stafford on injured reserve, hoping he might be able to return.
Hill has been declared inactive for Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers.|||||||
Hill will miss his second straight game as Drew Stanton will start under center for the Lions.
Hill is back working with Detroit's first team offense. Hill, who broke his left arm against the New York Giants on Oct. 17, worked with the first team Wednesday during the portion of practice open to reporters.|||||||
Either Hill or Drew Stanton figures to start Sunday at Buffalo after Matthew Stafford hurt his right shoulder last weekend against the New York Jets.
Hill threw for 227 yards and matched a career-high with three touchdown passes in Sunday's 44-6 win over St. Louis.|||||||
Hill led the Lions to their first victory of the season, and has filled in admirably for Matthew Stafford as he continues to put up big time fantasy numbers every Sunday.
Hill threw for 331 yards and two touchdowns to Calvin Johnson for the Lions in a 28-26 loss at Green Bay on Sunday.|||||||
Matthew Stafford's backup nearly led the Lions to a major upset. It's unclear how long Stafford will remain out, but Detroit has not been afraid to let Hill throw the ball and he could be an option next week against St. Louis for fantasy owners in need of a fill-in.
