Detroit Lions Report: Remembering Tom Kowalski, Seven Lions Cut, Nate Burleson Misses Practice

MLive.com By Alek Frost Senior Writer With all the great things that went on this weekend for the Detroit Lions, Monday opened on a somber note, as it was announced that seasoned Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski had passed away. “Killer” as he was fondly known, was pronounced dead after being taken to DMC Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township in Oakland County; he was 51-years old. Kowalski was known as a straight shooter, a consummate professional and a man who always found the humor in life—no matter how hard it was to find. He started his career at the Oakland Press and was a big presence when Detroit (Pontiac) hosted the Super Bowl in 1982. He has been with Booth Newspapers since 1997 and in recent years became a contributor for MLive.com. The loss was felt today at Allen Park, as the team had a moment of silence and prayer for the late sports writer. Head Coach Jim Schwartz has only been with the Lions for three years but Tom’s professionalism and...