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Detroit Lions (2-14-0)
Niners trade Hill to Lions
The 49ers have traded QB Shaun Hill to the Lions for a seventh-round draft pick in 2011, the Sacramento Bee reports, citing a league source.
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PLAYER NEWS
Johnson, Calvin (WR)
Johnson says he has faith the Detroit Lions will finally start winning. The standout wide receiver, though, acknowledged Thursday he felt that way after they endured the NFL's first 0-16 season. Detroit won just two games last season, none the previous year and seven in 2007 after making Johnson the No. 2 overall pick in the NFL draft.
Johnson has joined his teammates for offseason workouts this week. He hopes newly acquired receiver Duane Burleson will make teams change their coverage of him. He also hopes he has figured out a way to stay healthy after nagging injuries last season.
Johnson has joined his teammates for offseason workouts this week. He hopes newly acquired receiver Duane Burleson will make teams change their coverage of him. He also hopes he has figured out a way to stay healthy after nagging injuries last season.
Ciurciu, Vinny (LB)
Detroit re-signed linebacker Vinny Ciurciu to a one-year contract Thursday.
Ciurciu helped out on special teams in nine games last season for the Lions.
Ciurciu helped out on special teams in nine games last season for the Lions.
Jansen, Jon (T)
Detroit re-signed offensive tackle Jon Jansen to a one-year contract Thursday.
Jansen started twice and played in 11 games last season for the Lions.
Jansen started twice and played in 11 games last season for the Lions.
Wade, Jonathan (CB)
The Detroit Lions have signed free agent cornerback Jonathan Wade to a one-year contract. Terms were not disclosed Wednesday.
St. Louis selected Wade in the third round of the 2007 draft. In 47 games through three seasons with the Rams, including six starts, he has 67 tackles and two interceptions. The Lions within the past week have signed two veteran free agents in defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch and wide receiver Nate Burleson. They've also acquired defensive Corey Williams and cornerback Chris Houston in trades with Cleveland and Atlanta, respectively.
St. Louis selected Wade in the third round of the 2007 draft. In 47 games through three seasons with the Rams, including six starts, he has 67 tackles and two interceptions. The Lions within the past week have signed two veteran free agents in defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch and wide receiver Nate Burleson. They've also acquired defensive Corey Williams and cornerback Chris Houston in trades with Cleveland and Atlanta, respectively.
Houston, Chris (CB)
The Detroit Lions have traded two late-round draft picks to acquire Houston from the Atlanta Falcons.
Houston, a second-round pick for Atlanta in 2007, became expendable after the Falcons signed Dunta Robinson as an unrestricted free agent. Houston has three interceptions and one forced fumble in 44 career games, 37 starts.
Houston, a second-round pick for Atlanta in 2007, became expendable after the Falcons signed Dunta Robinson as an unrestricted free agent. Houston has three interceptions and one forced fumble in 44 career games, 37 starts.
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STANDINGS
SCHEDULE
| Wk | Opp | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | @ Cincinnati | 12/06/09 @ 1 p.m. | L 13-23 |
| 14 | @ Baltimore | 12/13/09 @ 1 p.m. | L 3-48 |
| 15 | Arizona | 12/20/09 @ 1 p.m. | L 24-31 |
| 16 | @ San Francisco | 12/27/09 @ 4:05 p.m. | L 6-20 |
| 17 | Chicago | 1/03/10 @ 1 p.m. | L 23-37 |
TEAM LEADERS
| Passing | Stafford, Matthew |
| Rushing | Smith, Kevin |
| Receiving | Johnson, Calvin |
| Defense | Foote, Larry |
PRACTICE REPORTS
| Day | Player | Pos | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri | Buchanon, Phillip | CB | shoulder | Limited Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Witherspoon, Brian | CB | ankle | Full Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Cohen, Joe | DT | knee | Limited Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Delmas, Louis | S | knee | Limited Participation in Practice |
| Fri | Dizon, Jordon | LB | neck | Full Participation in Practice |
INJURIES
| Player | Date | Info | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, Grady | 1/03/10 | knee | Probable |
| Delmas, Louis | 1/03/10 | knee | questionable |
| Cohen, Joe | 1/03/10 | knee | Probable |
| Buchanon, Phillip | 1/03/10 | shoulder | questionable |
| Stanton, Drew | 1/03/10 | ankle | Probable |
| Foote, Larry | 1/03/10 | foot | out |
| Dizon, Jordon | 1/03/10 | neck | Probable |
| White, Dewayne | 1/03/10 | toe | Probable |
| Ciurciu, Vinny | 12/27/09 | ankle | questionable |
| Northcutt, Dennis | 12/27/09 | groin | questionable |
TRANSACTIONS
| Player | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, Chris | 3/08/10 | From Falcons to Lions traded - For 5th-round draft pick in 2010 |
| White, Dewayne | 3/08/10 | cut |
| Wade, Jonathan | 3/08/10 | From Rams to Lions signed/unrestricted free agent - One-year contract |
| Clark, Brian | 3/08/10 | From Buccaneers to Lions signed/unrestricted free agent |
| Jackson, Grady | 3/05/10 | cut |
| Bryan, Copeland | 3/05/10 | declared free agent |
| Williams, Corey | 3/05/10 | From Browns to Lions traded - For 5th-round draft pick in 2010 |
| Henry, Anthony | 3/05/10 | declared free agent |
| Manuel, Marquand | 3/05/10 | declared free agent |
| Ramsey, Patrick | 3/05/10 | declared free agent |
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