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Lions GM 'Cautiously Optimistic' OT Jeff Backus, PK Jason Hanson Will Return

Found February 09, 2013 on GridironFans.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Jeff Backus,  Jason Hanson
TEAMS: Detroit Lions
Lions general manager Martin Mayhew said he remains "cautiously optimistic" Jeff Backus will be back next season. The veteran left tackle has one year remaining on the two-year deal he signed last offseason. The Lions are also waiting to hear from Hanson on his future. Mayhew expressed the same cautious optimism his kicker would be back in 2013. Unlike Backus, Hanson, 42, is a free agent, but he admitted he would be willing to sign a one-year deal with the team for less money. Source: MLive.com
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