Yardbarker: Marquand Manuel

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

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:24:12 -0500

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...

Punt, Pass & Cry: Browns have injury problems of their own

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:54:13 -0500

Anything the Lions can do, the Browns can do better. Or worse, depending on how you want to look at it. The Lions put two more players on injured reserve this week, with safety Marquand Manuel (torn pectoral) joining cornerback Jack Williams (torn ACL). But fresh off Monday night's embarrassing

Lions Sign Two, Place Jack Williams, Marquand Manuel on Injured Reserve

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:25:36 -0500

More photos » by Carlos Osorio - AP about 1 month ago: Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) is stopped by Detroit Lions safety Marquand Manuel (40) during the first quarter of an NFL football game at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2009. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Browse more photos » The repercussions from Sunday's injury-filled game are now being felt, because at least two...

Dominoes fall: Manuel is Lion number 11 to the IR

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:05:54 -0500

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 Smith. Considering the round about way Smith arrived in Detroit, I'm not sure we should be expecting much. Niy...

Henry to move to safety Sunday?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:54:00 -0500

Could we finally see Anthony Henry at safety Sunday against the Browns? Lions coach Jim Schwartz hinted at the possibility today in a conference call with Cleveland reporters. There has been talk of Henry moving from cornerback since the Lions acquired him in an off-season trade with Dallas. At first, Schwartz said Henry's performance would dictate whether Henry moved. But Henry has filled in at safety only in practice here and there and only because of injuries. Now he has been benche...

No Delmas on opening drive

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:09:22 -0500

Interesting change here on defense to start for the Lions. Louis Delmas is on the sideline but has no helmet and doesn't look like he's planning on coming into the game any time soon. Marquand Manuel is taking his place at safety alongside Ko Simpson. Don't know if it's simply a coaches' decision

Steelers 28, Lions 13: Airing out their differences

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 14:37:34 -0500

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

Lions S Marquand Manuel Will Compete For Playing Time

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 07:13:52 -0500

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,...

Lions Safety Marquand Manuel To Compete To Start?

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:42:28 -0500

The Lions think Marquand Manuel will help them at safety, enough so that they felt comfortable in trading away Gerald Alexander. Now, the Lions don’t...

Lions Sign Defensive Back Marquand Manuel

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:42:02 -0500

The Lions also signed defensive back Marquand Manuel, who started 14 games for Denver last season. He also has started games for Carolina, Green Bay,...

Lions Sign Defensive Back Marquand Manuel

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:46:10 -0500

The Lions also signed defensive back Marquand Manuel, who started 14 games for Denver last season. He also has started games for Carolina, Green Bay,...