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Stephen Tulloch | Linebacker

Team: Detroit Lions
Age / DOB:  (28) / 1/1/1985
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 240
College: North Carolina State
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Lions MLB Stephen Tulloch has been a full participant in training camp.
Tulloch was held off the stat sheet in Detroit's preseason opener, but he got the start after dealing with some knee tendinitis during June minicamp. Consider him fine going forward. Tulloch was the Lions' leading 2011 tackler with 111. Thu, Aug 16, 2012 11:56:00 PM

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Stephen Tulloch - LB - Lions

Lions MLB Stephen Tulloch (left knee tendinitis) isn't participating in this week's minicamp.

Tulloch couldn't put any weight on his left leg as recently as two weeks ago, but has insisted the issue is "nothing major." The odds are increasing that Tulloch won't be ready for the beginning of camp.
Source: Chris McCosky on Twitter
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 09:08:00 AM
Stephen Tulloch - LB - Lions

Lions MLB Stephen Tulloch insists his case of left knee tendinitis is "nothing major."

"It’s something that you deal with and everybody deals with it," he said. Coach Jim Schwartz revealed Monday that Tulloch required an injection to "settle (his knee) down," and can't put any weight on his left leg. Tulloch is not expected to participate in June minicamp, and may not be 100 percent by training camp.
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Tue, May 22, 2012 12:49:00 PM
Stephen Tulloch - LB - Lions

Lions MLB Stephen Tulloch (knee tendinitis) can't put any weight on his left leg.

"We did an injection to settle it down," coach Jim Schwartz said. "He's not weight-bearing (on his leg) right now. We will get it settled down and there won't be surgery." Schwartz would only confirm that Tulloch will be sidelined through May, but he's not expected to participate in June minicamp. Tulloch's health is something for IDPers to monitor in the run up to training camp.
Source: Detroit News
Tue, May 22, 2012 08:37:00 AM
Stephen Tulloch - LB - Lions

Updating an earlier story, Lions MLB Stephen Tulloch (knee tendinitis) is expected to miss the next 3-4 weeks.

Initially thought to only be out for OTAs, Tulloch will also miss June minicamp. The good news is that he doesn't need surgery. Though knee tendinitis can linger, Tulloch should be fine in plenty of time for Week 1. The 27-year-old signed a five-year, $25.5 million extension in March and returns as Detroit's top tackler.
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Mon, May 21, 2012 09:11:00 PM
Stephen Tulloch - LB - Lions

MLB Stephen Tulloch isn't participating in Lions OTAs as he deals with a case of knee tendinitis.

Obviously not ideal news, but it isn't believed to be a serious issue. Tulloch was limited in training camp for the Titans in 2009 as he dealt with a knee injury, but has never missed a regular season game in seven NFL campaigns. He'll be a go for camp.
Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter
Mon, May 21, 2012 10:44:00 AM
Stephen Tulloch - LB - Lions

Lions re-signed MLB Stephen Tulloch to a five-year contract.

Details aren't in yet, but it's good bet that Tulloch came close to D'Qwell Jackson's $42.5 million contract after restoring his value with a fine 2011 season in which he led the team in tackles. The Lions did well to retain Tulloch and franchise player Cliff Avril on an improving defense. The Lions have 21-of-22 starters returning from last year's playoff team. Tulloch's signing should put the wheels in motion for the rest of the inside linebackers on the market to begin settling in.
Source: ProFootballTalk on Twitter
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 04:01:00 PM
Stephen Tulloch - LB - Lions

MLive.com reports free agent MLB Stephen Tulloch is seeking a contract that will pay him "no less" than $6 million per season.

It's not quite D'Qwell Jackson money, but it's close. Although GM Martin Mayhew said Monday the sides were having "very productive conversations," the Lions are "currently unwilling" to meet Tulloch's monetary demands. They'll host free agent MLB David Hawthorne in a leverage play on Tuesday.
Source: MLive.com
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 11:26:00 AM
Stephen Tulloch - LB - Lions

Lions GM Martin Mayhew says the team has had "very productive conversations" with free agent MLB Stephen Tulloch.

"We’re very hopeful we can reach an agreement with him sometime soon," Mayhew said at a fan event Monday. "I plan on talking with his agent tonight or tomorrow and we’ll keep trying to get that done." After scanning the market for cheaper alternatives, the Lions appear ready to re-up their 2011 tackle leader.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Mon, Mar 19, 2012 09:40:00 PM
Stephen Tulloch - LB - Lions

NFL Network's Jason La Canfora reports that the Lions are making a "strong push" to re-sign free agent Stephen Tulloch.

The Lions have flirted with free agent MLB David Hawthorne, but they'd prefer to have Tulloch back. Tulloch is rumored to be seeking D'Qwell Jackson money. The Lions probably won't pay that -- especially in a virtually untouched and still-rich inside linebacker market -- but they don't want him to get away.
Source: Jason La Canfora on Twitter
Sun, Mar 18, 2012 08:08:00 PM
Stephen Tulloch - LB - Lions

The Detroit Free Press reports the Lions still hope to re-sign free agent MLB Stephen Tulloch.

Tulloch has yet to so much as even line up a visit in free agency, so it could be a while before he signs a contract. Reportedly seeking a deal greater than the five-year, $42.5 million extension signed by D'Qwell Jackson last month, Tulloch could be misreading the market for the second time in as many years.
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Sun, Mar 18, 2012 08:59:00 AM
Stephen Tulloch - LB - Lions

Free agent MLB Stephen Tulloch is reportedly seeking a long-term deal that will top that of Browns MLB D'Qwell Jackson's five-year, $42.5 million contract.

Jackson also landed $19 million in guarantees and bonuses. Tulloch settled for a one-year, $3.2 million contract last summer after misjudging his market. Tulloch is coming off a fine season, finishing 17th in the NFL in tackles, but he plays the wrong position. With a glut of inside linebackers available, NFL teams are slow-playing the market.
Source: MLive.com
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 02:54:00 PM
Stephen Tulloch - LB - Lions

Free agent MLB Stephen Tulloch plans to test the open market.

"My family and my situation going on, I just want to continue to play football and get what I deserve, and that's what it boils down to," Tulloch said in a Monday radio interview. "And hopefully, things can work out (in Detroit). If not, I know another team will step in there and do what's right and move forward to win some ballgames." The cap-strapped Lions will have a hard time signing Tulloch to a long-term deal if he reaches free agency.
Source: DetroitLions.com
Mon, Mar 12, 2012 05:06:00 PM
Stephen Tulloch - LB - Lions

According to the Detroit Free Press, MLB Stephen Tulloch appears "most destined" of the Lions' in-house free agents to reach the open market.

The Lions have been trying to sign Tulloch to a long-term deal, but have made little headway. If Tulloch is allowed to walk, the Free Press expects the Lions to search for his replacement on the open market. Among the players expected to join Tulloch in a rich market for inside linebackers are Curtis Lofton, Dan Connor, David Hawthorne, London Fletcher and Joe Mays.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Sun, Mar 11, 2012 09:58:00 AM
Stephen Tulloch - LB - Lions

Profootballtalk.com reports that the Lions are "not close" to finalizing a deal with free agent MLB Stephen Tulloch.

The Lions' plan is to sign Tulloch long term and franchise tag Cliff Avril, but talks with Tulloch haven't reached a breakthrough point. Tulloch is a top-four free agent amongst a quietly rich inside linebacker market. The 27-year-old is expected to draw interest from the Eagles if he hits the free agent waters.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
Wed, Feb 29, 2012 04:39:00 PM

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