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 |
Report: Lions RB Best expected to start 2012 on PUP list
Lions RB Jahvid Best will likely begin the season on the physically-unable-to-perform list.
Lions' running game performs well in preseason opener
The Lions’ running game started the preseason on a positive note, with Detroit racking up 198 yards vs. Cleveland.
Detroit safety Delmas has knee surgery
Lions S Louis Delmas, who has not practiced in a week, had surgery on his left knee Tuesday.
Avril signs tender, reports to Lions' camp
Lions DE Cliff Avril ended his holdout Sunday, signing his one-year, $10.6 million franchise tender and reporting to training camp.
Leshoure, Simpson are names to file away
Mike Wilkening offers fantasy scouting reports on Mikel Leshoure and Jerome Simpson, who will each miss the start of the season.
Fairley's hearing delayed until Nov. 27
Lions DT Nick Fairley’s hearing for a marijuana possession charge has been delayed until Nov. 27.
Lions GM Mayhew expects Best to 'eventually' be cleared
Lions GM Martin Mayhew told reporters Tuesday that he expects RB Jahvid Best (concussions) to be cleared to play at some point.
Lions OLT Backus sustains thumb injury
Lions OLT Jeff Backus injured his thumb and did not return to Saturday's practice.
Lions place RB Best on PUP list
Lions RB Jahvid Best has not been cleared for contact and he will begin training camp on the active/physically-unable-to-perform list.
Lions' Suh sued for more than $1 million
Lions DT Ndamukong Suh is being sued for more than $1 million in an Oregon court by a passenger in a one-car accident involving Suh last December.
Lions sign CB Coleman
The Lions have signed CB Drew Coleman, the club's official website reported Wednesday.
Lions sign CB-RS Miller
The Lions agreed to terms with CB Justin Miller, who last played in an NFL game in 2009.
Lions add OT Scott
The Lions signed former Steelers OT Jonathan Scott on Tuesday and released OT Johnny Culbreath.
Ex-Lion Berry apologizes, will enter substance-abuse program
Former Lions CB Aaron Berry apologized Monday after a second offseason arrest ended his career with the club.
Penn State discipline becomes NFL's warning shot
The NFL could stand to learn a few valuable lessons from the Penn State tragedy and realize that the league is not impervious from a similar fall.
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.
