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Found December 10, 2011 on Detroit Lions Football:
PLAYERS: Nate Burleson
TEAMS: Detroit Lions,  Minnesota Vikings

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"I don't know if it's a good sign, but we're really relaxed this week," said veteran receiver Nate Burleson.
Original Story: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/detroi...
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