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Lions hired ex-Broncos GM Brian Xanders as senior personnel executive.
According to DetroitLions.com, Xanders has been "charged with changing the way the Lions scout and grade players." The Broncos' GM from 2009-12, Xanders served in a puppet role after John Elway took over as executive vice president of football operations in 2011. Xanders was part of the Josh McDaniels flameout, but it was McDaniels who had final say over personnel. Jan 28 - 4:57 PM
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter

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Lions offensive coordinator Scott Linehan's job "appears safe" for 2013.

"I think he's done a great job," head coach Jim Schwartz said. "An offensive coordinator's job is to put guys in position to make plays. I think that over the course of the season, we've been in a good position to make plays." The Lions rank second overall in total offense, and the passing game is ranked No. 1. Detroit has been hit hard by the injury bug in 2012, while they also have turned the ball over too many times. Yes, Linehan has Calvin Johnson and Matthew Stafford's big arm to lean on, but he is the least of the team's problems.
Source: MLive.com
Thu, Dec 27, 2012 07:11:00 PM
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The NFL has found the Lions guilty of tampering with the Chiefs, meaning Detroit will forfeit a seventh-round pick in the 2011 draft.

Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham was the culprit, saying publicly last year that he wanted players from Kansas City on Detroit's roster. The Chiefs also get compensated by acquiring Detroit's fifth-round pick in a swap of fifth-rounders, jumping from the 23rd spot in that frame to 9th. The Lions are left with just five draft picks, all in the first five rounds.
Related: Chiefs
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Fri, Feb 18, 2011 01:51:00 PM
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NFL suspended Lions president Tom Lewand 30 days and fined him $100,000 for violating the league's Substance Abuse Policy.

Lewand pleaded guilty to operating a vehicle while visibly impaired earlier in the month, and the league took action. In proportion to a player suspension, Lewand is essentially missing four "games." The hefty fine is the kicker. You never know, but we'd guess he won't be driving drunk again anytime soon.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter
Fri, Jul 30, 2010 06:59:00 PM
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Lions president Tom Lewand, arrested for DUI on June 25, has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of operating while visibly impaired.

As a result, he was placed on probation for six months and fined $532. Lewand, who has acknowledged being in active recovery, told the judge Friday that he had "several" vodka drinks before registering a 0.21 and 0.20 blood-alcohol content on the night in question. Lewand could still face a fine and suspension from the NFL.
Source: Detroit News
Fri, Jul 9, 2010 02:47:00 PM
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NFL commissioner Roger Goodell plans to meet with Lions president Tom Lewand to discuss Lewand's recent DUI arrest.

Lewand reportedly "could face a fine and a suspension," as the Personal Conduct Policy applies to executives as well as players. Goodell showed he is willing to drop the hammer on front office members last year by fining Titans owner Bud Adams $250,000 for giving two middle fingers to the Bills' sideline. Rex Ryan was fined $50K for giving one bird at an MMA event.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Tue, Jun 29, 2010 09:48:00 AM
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According to Roscommon County (MI) Police, Lions president Tom Lewand's blood-alcohol content was over twice the legal limit prior to his drunken driving arrest over the weekend.

Lewand failed multiple field sobriety tests after police noticed him "driving erratically" late Friday. He also initially lied to police, stating he hadn't had a drink in over a year. "The driver stated that he was the designated driver," a deputy wrote, adding that Lewand claimed he was out "to pick a friend up" from a bar. Lewand's eyes were "glossy and bloodshot." He could not balance on one leg and put his finger to his lip when asked to touch his nose.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Mon, Jun 28, 2010 01:45:00 PM
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Lions owner William Clay Ford Sr. stood behind team president Tom Lewand in a statement on Sunday.

Lewand was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving on Friday. "Tom made a very serious mistake and he appropriately owned up to that mistake," Ford said. "As he continues to seek professional assistance for this problem, the Lions will support and help him in any way possible. I continue to have full confidence that Tom will positively lead our organization as he has since assuming his current role of team president. He has all my support." Lewand is still subject to the NFL's personal conduct policy.
Source: Detroit News
Sun, Jun 27, 2010 08:07:00 PM
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Lions president Tom Lewand was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving Friday night.

Heading into what should be one of their best seasons in the last decade, the Lions are dealt an unneeded distraction. "I am deeply sorry for my actions and take full responsibility," Lewand said. "As a person in active recovery, I am committed to taking all necessary steps to insure nothing like this ever happens again." Lewand has been Lions president since December of 2008.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Sun, Jun 27, 2010 12:44:00 PM
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The Lions and Dolphins will coach the North and South rosters, respectively, at the Senior Bowl later this month.

While underclassmen are typically the draft's best talents and many top-flight seniors don't participate at the Senior Bowl, coaching the event gives teams an up-close look at some of the top players in the nation. The Senior Bowl is held in Mobile, Alabama the week leading up to January 30.
Related: Dolphins
Source: The Senior Bowl on Twitter
Fri, Jan 8, 2010 05:29:00 PM
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ABC Nation News reports that one Lions player and two Raiders are on a boat in Clearwater, Florida that has gone missing.

The Coast Guard is searching for the 21-foot fishing boat, which is thought to be about 50 miles offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. The players' names have not been disclosed. There were originally four people aboard. They were supposed to return at 1:30AM last night, but never came in. The Coast Guard believes the boat is in distress and waters in the gulf are "extremely choppy."
Related: Raiders
Source: ABC Nation News 3
Sun, Mar 1, 2009 12:17:00 PM
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Lions hired former Jaguars official Shack Harris as Senior Personnel Executive.

This completes Detroit's "trifecta" of front-office brass. Harris will play second fiddle to GM Martin Mayhew while Tom Lewand handles the money side.
Related: Jaguars
Source: MLive.com
Thu, Feb 12, 2009 02:08:00 PM
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The Lions and 2008 offensive coordinator Jim Colletto have agreed "mutually" to part ways.

"It's probably the end of the line for me," said Colletto, 64. The game has clearly passed him by, at least from a coordinator standpoint. Scott Linehan will run the offense next season and couldn't possibly be less successful.
Source: MLive.com
Tue, Feb 10, 2009 05:08:00 PM
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The Lions are set to hire former Jaguars VP of player personnel Shack Harris to a personnel executive position in their front office.

Harris had his share of misses in Jacksonville, but he wasn't all bad. He'll add a much-needed football voice under GM Martin Mayhew.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Sat, Jan 31, 2009 04:54:00 PM
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Former Jaguars VP of player personnel James "Shack" Harris is reportedly emerging as the front-runner for the Lions personnel evaluator position.

Former Broncos GM Ted Sundquist is also being considered for the position. Harris had a mixed record in Jacksonville, but he could lend GM Martin Mayhew an experienced ear as a sounding board for talent evaluation.
Related: Jaguars
Source: ESPN.com
Fri, Jan 30, 2009 06:51:00 PM

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QB1Matthew Stafford
2Shaun Hill
3Kellen Moore
4Alex Carder
RB1Reggie Bush
2Mikel Leshoure
3Joique Bell
4Theo Riddick
5Steven Miller
GLB1Mikel Leshoure
2Reggie Bush
3RB1Reggie Bush
2Joique Bell
FB1Shaun Chapas
WR11Calvin Johnson
2Ryan Broyles
3Mike Thomas
4Brian Robiskie
5Chastin West
WR21Nate Burleson
2Corey Fuller
3Kris Durham
4Lance Long
5Devin Thomas
WR31Ryan Broyles
TE1Brandon Pettigrew
2Tony Scheffler
3Michael Williams
4Dominique Curry
5Nathan Overbay
K1David Akers
2Havard Rugland