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Found February 13, 2012 on Pro Football Talk:
PLAYERS: Cliff Avril,  Tom Lewand,  Calvin Johnson
TEAMS: Detroit Lions

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The Lions have a number of key free agents, including defensive end Cliff Avril. But they are already thinking about signing a player that is under contract for 2012. Lions President Tom Lewand said on 107.3 WBBL last week that he’s been speaking to Calvin Johnson’s representatives. “Calvin’s under contract for this year. He’s obviously…
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