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Lions release OG Stephen Peterman, veteran Kyle Vanden Bosch next

Found February 05, 2013 on The Majors Detroit: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Stephen Peterman,  Dominic Raiola,  Kyle Vanden Bosch
TEAMS: Detroit Lions
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The Lions continue to clean house on the second day of the roster thaw. According to Lions.com’s Tim Twentyman the team released offensive guard Stephen Peterman after his third season with the team. Lions G Stephen Peterman has been notified of his release, according to a league source. — Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) February 5, 2013 Peterman, who has started 86 games including 48 the past three seasons has often times come under criticism with fans whether it be for his lack of run blocking or tendency to draw a penalty. With the release of Peterman, the Lions will roughly save $3.25 million next season. In addition to Peterman, it looks as though the Lions will also waive goodbye to veteran DE Kyle Vanden Bosch. According to a report by Mike Garafolo of USA Today, sources have told the publication that the team will inform the 34-year-old Vanden Bosch on the move but spoke on a condition of anonymity due to it not being official as of yet. Vanden Bosch’s release seems to be much ...
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