MARQUAND MANUEL RUMORS

Detroit Lions training camp talking points: Suh practices, Manuel sees the Turk

Roster moves: Obviously, Ndamkong Suh was the biggest roster addition. But in order to make room for the big man, the Lions released DT Leger Douzable. It's just the Lions cutting so much training camp roster filler. I hate to put it that way, but it's the truth. NFL teams need close to an entire extra team's worth of bodies to get through the early weeks of camp. Douzable...
Via The Wayne Fontes Experience  |  August 04, 2010

Video: Lions release Marquand Manuel and Leger Douzable, sign Randy Phillips

Douzable was cut to make room for rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, while Phillips will replace Manuel in the defense.
Via Detroit Lions Football  |  August 04, 2010

Lions Release Marquand Manuel

For the second time in a matter of weeks the Lions have released what was believed to be a candidate for the vacant strong safety position.  The Lions parted ways with Marquand Manuel this morning.  The move is somewhat surprising because the Lions just moved Dante Wesley from cornerback to safety because of the lack of bodies at the position. Manuel started six games for the...
Via Lions Gab  |  August 04, 2010

Lions SS Marquand Manuel Could Struggle Making The Roster

Safety Marquand Manuel might have a tough time making the Lions' roster according to Tom Kowalski of Mlive.com. Manuel signed with Detroit late last year, not joining the team until June and he worked his way into the starting lineup but missed the last seven games of the season with a shoulder injury. He is a tough, aggressive player who never turns down a hit, but he doesn...
Via GridironFans.com  |  July 08, 2010

Despite NFL experience, Marquand Manuel could struggle to make Lions' roster

In his eight-year career, Manuel has 58 starts, including six with the Lions last season. Even with all of that experience, he might have a tough time making the roster.
Via Detroit Lions Football  |  July 07, 2010

Lions' Marquand Manuel to sign 1-year, $805,000 contract today

Safety Marquand Manuel is signing a one-year, $805,000 contract with the Lions today.
Via Lions Blog  |  March 16, 2010

Lions place safety Marquand Manuel on IR, sign DeAngelo Smith off Bears' practice squad

ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions placed safety Marquand Manuel (shoulder) on the injured reserve list Wednesday and signed defensive back DeAngelo Smith off the Chicago Bears' practice squad. Linebacker Ernie Sims (hamstring) and right guard Stephen Peterman (ankle) did...
Via Detroit Lions Football  |  November 18, 2009

Dominoes fall: Manuel is Lion number 11 to the IR

This is getting old. Very, very old. Per John Niyo at the News: The team placed safety Marquand Manuel on IR on Wednesday, replacing him on the roster with safety DeAngelo Smith, a rookie fifth-round pick who was signed off the Chicago Bears' practice squad. Another day, another player done for the season Replacing Manuel is a Bears practice squad safety, rookie DeAngelo...
Via The Wayne Fontes Experience  |  November 18, 2009

Steelers 28, Lions 13: Airing out their differences

Another deep ball over Will James' head -- and with no safety help from Marquand Manuel -- put the Steelers up 28-13 with 6:13 left. Then a second long drive by the Lions -- the first 6 1/2-minute drive ended with a missed 49-yard field goal by Hanson -- was halted by Culpepper's interception of
Via Lions Blog  |  October 11, 2009

Lions S Marquand Manuel Will Compete For Playing Time

Marquand Manuel has played for five teams in his seven seasons in the NFL. Manuel said his experience has helped him pick up the Lions' defense,...
Via GridironFans.com  |  July 06, 2009
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