JULIAN PETERSON RUMORS

Lions will release Julian Peterson

The Detroit Lions have made it clear that they will part ways with veteran linebacker Julian Peterson.  As of yesterday all NFL teams can begin releasing players and its expected that Peterson will be released soon by the Lions. Peterson hasn’t performed up to par since he was traded to the Lions two years ago.  He [...]
Via Pro Football Zone  |  February 08, 2011
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Detroit Lions can release Julian Peterson today

The Detroit Lions have already told linebacker Julian Peterson that he will not be back with the team.
Via Detroit Lions Football  |  February 07, 2011
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Martin Mayhew on Julian Peterson: "We're not going to bring him back"

When Julian Peterson was inactive for the final game of the season, it seemed the writing was on the wall for the veteran linebacker. That writing is soon to be in ink, as Lions' GM Martin Mayhew announced today Peterson will be given a thank you, a hearty handshake, a pat on the back, and his walking papers. Via Mlive's Killer Kowalski: On linebacker Julian Peterson getting...
Via The Wayne Fontes Experience  |  January 05, 2011
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Julian Peterson leaves Detroit Lions without comment

The Detroit Lions have the 13th overall pick in the April draft and they're going to take a long look at outside linebackers.
Via Detroit Lions Football  |  January 03, 2011
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Dumb play by Julian Peterson

What a dumb play by Julian Peterson. Peterson just got a late hit out of bounds that puts the ball on the Lions 28-yard line with 40 seconds left. How big is that missed extra point now?
Via Lions Blog  |  November 07, 2010
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Lions LB Julian Peterson Talks About Young Linebackers In Detroit

Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Peterson quoted in the Detroit News on the Lions’ young linebacker corps: “Those guys are going to be fine. I think this is going to be a unit that can really run, and we are going to be able to play like kids with our eyes wide open and just have [...]
Via MKRob Sports  |  July 14, 2010
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TALKIN 'BOUT PRACTICE

Lions Lose OTAs Due To Headline

In one of those stories that could only happen to the Lions, a recent newspaper headline tipped off the NFL to supposed illegal drills at the teams offseason OTAs.

Via Red Zone Offense  |  June 23, 2010
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Schwartz on LB Julian Peterson: "He fit like we thought he would"

They can't have it both ways. And with an uncapped year looming in the NFL, I think the Lions are going to have a hard time defending a move to release Julian Peterson this offseason as anything other than a salary dump. That's why I asked Jim Schwartz today about it, reminding him about something
Via Lions Blog  |  January 04, 2010
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Pro Bowl is a joke: Julian Peterson named an alternate

The Lions announced outside linebacker Julian Peterson was named a Pro Bowl alternate. No, I'm not kidding. From the Detroit Lions' own blog: Head Coach Jim Schwartz announced after Wednesday’s practice that veteran linebacker Julian Peterson has been named a Pro Bowl alternate for this year’s game in Miami.Schwartz: “We did have one alternate – Julian Peterson...
Via The Wayne Fontes Experience  |  December 30, 2009
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Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Peterson named honorary captain by Michigan State

Peterson will get to address the team and accompany the captains for the coin toss.
Via Detroit Lions Football  |  October 20, 2009
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