Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand told WBBL radio in Michigan that the team has begun talking with representatives of receiver Calvin Johnson about his contract.
Via Pro Football Zone
|
February 13, 2012
According to John Kreger of CBSSports.com, Detroit Lions team president Tom Lewand has indicated that they’ve had some positive negotiations with wide receiver Calvin Johnson’s representatives in order to get a contract extension completed.
“(Johnson’s) got a good relationship with Matthew (Stafford),” Lewand told WBBL radio via CBSSports. “There’s a desire to keep...
Via Pro Football Zone
|
February 12, 2012
According to Jason LaCanfora of the NFL Network, the Detroit Lions have to work out an extension for wide receiver Calvin Johnson because his cap number for the 2012 season will be over $21 million, since he hit all of the escalators in his contract during the 2011 season.
If the Lions can’t restructure Johnson’s deal, it will make it very difficult for them to get an extension...
Via Lions Blog
|
February 14, 2012
Aren't all mock drafts just fantasy? Anyway, Michael Fabiano has two Lions in the top 10 of his first mock fantasy draft at NFL.com: Calvin Johnson at No. 8 and Matthew Stafford at No. 9. In fact, they're the only Lions among the 50 players listed.
Via Lions Blog
|
February 14, 2012
"We can't necessarily put all our eggs in the basket of the guys that are coming off injuries. We have to make sure that we've got some depth there, and we'll look at free agency and the draft as well as trades, as well as waiver claims, as well as street guys to look at."
Via Pro Football Talk
|
February 14, 2012
Mike Florio talks to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press about the Lions cap space, their key free agents, and Calvin Johnson’s contract. Mike talks to sports agent Joel Segal about Rany Moss’ return to the NFL, Marques Colston’s future with the Saints, and BenJarvus Green-Ellis‘ impressive no-fumble stats.
Via Lions Blog
|
February 14, 2012
The first fan question Lions president Tom Lewand fielded in his hourlong conference call with season-ticket holders today was about the team's interest in free-agent cornerback Cortland Finnegan.
Via Lions Blog
|
February 12, 2012
The Lions' off-season priorities are clear: restructure Calvin Johnson's contract to free up salary-cap space, re-sign free-agent starters Cliff Avril, Jeff Backus, Stephen Tulloch and Eric Wright, and add some young pieces in the secondary and on both lines who could be contributors soon.
Via Pro Football Talk
|
February 14, 2012
Detroit Free Press reporter Dave Birkett talks cap space for the Lions and what must be done to re-sign key players. Calvin Johnson holds the utmost of power and needs a restructured contract in order to keep the Lions cap-safe. Also, what’s in store for Kevin Smith?
Via thepigskinreport.com
|
February 15, 2012
The Detroit Lions scrambled to find healthy running backs to fill their backfield with by the time the regular season ended, but they are expected to have a healthy backfield when the club’s offseason drills start this year. On Tuesday, while speaking to a group of season ticket holders via telephone conference call, Detroit Lions President Tom Lewand that the team’s...
Via Detroit Lions Football
|
February 15, 2012
As the Lions work to sign Calvin Johnson and Cliff Avril to long-term extensions, they may have to trim some other players from the roster.
Via Detroit Lions Football
|
February 15, 2012
The team will gladly be a good ambassador for the NFL if chosen to participate as the road team, but it has no interest in "hosting" an international game, says president Tom Lewand.
Original Story:
http://www.nfl.com/goto?id=09000d5d82...
