Live Blog: Tracking the Lions Free Agency
Follow this live blog, tracking all Detroit Lions news on the first day of free agency. Post your comments or questions and they will be answered.
-The Detroit Lions and Chris Houston our reportedly trying to workout a new three year deal.
CB Chris Houston and DET trying to work out a 3-yr deal
— Jason Cole (@JasonCole62) March 13, 2013
-According to the New England Patriots beat writer Jeff Howe, the team is in on Chris Houston.
On cornerbacks: Patriots are in on Chris Houston. Derek Cox is scheduling visits, but nothing with Pats at the moment. They called Saturday.
— Jeff Howe (@jeffphowe) March 12, 2013
-The Lions our reportedly meeting with Glover Quin.Quin was on my list for top 12 free agency fits in Detroit.
Glover Quin is visiting the #Lions, I'm told. He's the only safety visiting Detroit. LOT of interest in the multi-faceted Quin.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 12, 2013
-The Rams our reportedly interested in safety Louis Delmas.
Indications are that Rams are targeting Louis Delmas at safety.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) March 12, 2013
-Lions offered former Giants wide receiver Domenik Hixon. Keeps it in back pocket for now.
Giants WR Domenik Hixon received an offer from the Lions but has tabled it for now. Looking for a better opportunity.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2013
-Lions right tackle Gosder Cherilus signs with Colts. Big day for Colts fans.
The Colts and free-agent OT Gosder Cherilus have come to terms on a five-year deal.
— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) March 12, 2013
-Lions target Laron Landry to visit Colts
Jets free-agent S Laron Landry going to visit the Colts.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2013
-Former Lions offensive tackle Gosder Cherilus reportedly signed with the Colts
-Amari Spievey’s deal was separate from his RFA tender.
S Amari Spievey has signed a one-year deal to remain with the Lions. This is seperate from the RFA tender he was available to receive.
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) March 12, 2013
-Lions have re-signed safety Amari Spievey.
Lions agree to deals with Amari Spievey, Kassim Osgood http://t.co/S69Tz5CVnB
— Dave Birkett (@davebirkett) March 12, 2013
-Lions have re-signed special teams ace Kassim Osgood
Kassim Osgood has signed a one-year deal to stay with the Lions, per league source.
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) March 12, 2013
-Defensive end Jason Jones, who lives in Detroit, will also visit the Lions.
Seahawks DT Jason Jones, who lives in Detroit, is scheduling a visit with the Lions.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2013
-The Lions will get first visit form Reggie Bush
Dolphins free-agent running back Reggie Bush is scheduling a visit with the Detroit Lions. Cardinals, Bengals also interested.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2013
-What was thought to be a great fit, in defensive end William Hayes, won’t happen. According to the Rams beat writer Jim Thomas, the two sides have come to an agreement.
Rams have agreed to terms with DE William Hayes.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) March 12, 2013
According to 9.71 the ticket hosts Mike Valenti and Terry Foster, a report out of Arizona have Reggie Bush off their radar and headed to Detroit.
Reggie Bush is not signing with the Arizona Cardinals. He is expected to sign with the Lions today
— Terry Foster (@terryfosterdet) March 12, 2013
-The Lions give defensive end Willie Young a second round tender, according to Tim Twentyman.
Lions have given DE Willie Young a second-round RFA tender, according to sources. Former 7th-round pick will make $2.023 million in 2013.
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) March 12, 2013
-With three young offensive tackles on the roster, we hinted at the possibility of Jeff Backus becoming a cap casualty. Lions official website beat writer says Corey Hilliard was told he would compete for a starting tackle spot.
T Corey Hilliard told he will have the opportunity to start. Prompted him to re-up with the #Lions. http://t.co/qXk1RRUj3S
— Tim Twentyman (@ttwentyman) March 12, 2013
-As it was reported by MLive, after the season, that Jason Hanson would be willing to take the veterans minimum, his agent now says otherwise.
"That's not what we're talking about." agent Jack Mills, on Jason Hanson return to LIons on minimum deal. Upoming on http://t.co/Tbg4Ymk1sP
— Mike O'Hara (@MikeOHaraNFL) March 12, 2013
– Over the weekend, we did a piece highlighting the 12 best fits for the Lions in free agency. William Hayes, the former Rams defensive end, has been rumored to Detroit the past couple days. The Rams, who were thought to lose out on his services, our back in according to the teams beat writer Jim Thomas.
Rams still in the mix for DE William Hayes, who otherwise hits the market in less that 3 hours.
— Jim Thomas (@jthom1) March 12, 2013
– The Lions and defensive end Cliff Avril have been poised to part this off-season. According to the Ravens insider Aaron Wilson, it could be the Indianapolis Colts who snatch him up.
Hearing good chance Cliff Avril will go to the Colts, but nothing concrete yet.
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 12, 2013
– With speculation mounting, the entire panel of nine, at NFL Network, predict Reggie Bush to Detroit.
All nine http://t.co/hgyTQtAX5w analysts expect Bush to sign with Detroit. http://t.co/lODpEIlsxZ
— Justin Rogers | Detroit News (@Justin_Rogers) March 12, 2013
– The Lions have used their third pre-draft visit on another wide receiver. Justin Hunter and Cordarrelle Patterson were the others.
Lions have now used first three (reported) pre-draft visits on WRs after bringing in Robert Woods.
— Justin Rogers | Detroit News (@Justin_Rogers) March 12, 2013
– Lions kicker Jason Hanson says he will return, according to Mike Garafolo.
Lions K Jason Hanson has decided to return for another season, provided he can work out a deal with Detroit.
— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) March 12, 2013