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Ashlee Palmer | Linebacker

Team: Detroit Lions
Age / DOB:  (27) / 4/7/1986
Ht / Wt:  6'1' / 236
College: Mississippi
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Coach Jim Schwartz mentioned LB Ashlee Palmer as someone who might fill the vacant strong-side linebacker position.
Justin Durant is a free agent, and it doesn't appear that he'll be back. Palmer, 27 next month, started two games at weak-side linebacker last season while also being a special teams stalwart, and he was rewarded with a two-year extension at the end of the year. He recorded 24 tackles and a forced fumble in 16 games. Mar 21 - 1:52 PM
Source: Detroit Free Press

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Ashlee Palmer - LB - Lions

Lions signed LB Ashlee Palmer to a two-year contract extension.

Palmer will earn a base salary of $1 million in 2013, and then $1.25 million in 2014. The 26-year-old backup outside linebacker appeared in all 16 games this past season and recorded 24 tackles, mainly as a special teams contributor. Both of Detroit's starting outside 'backers, DeAndre Levy and Justin Durant, are scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency this offseason.
Source: Detroit Free Press
Jan 3 - 11:56 PM
Ashlee Palmer - LB - Lions

Lions re-signed LB Ashlee Palmer to a one-year contract.

Palmer wasn't tendered as a restricted free agent, so he's likely returning for a $615,000 minimum deal. A special teamer and backup, Palmer started seven games in his first two seasons but was only a reserve linebacker last year.
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
Tue, Mar 20, 2012 07:33:00 PM
Ashlee Palmer - LB - Lions

Restricted free agent LB Ashlee Palmer will reportedly be non-tendered.

Palmer was limited to special teams duty last season after being exposed as a liability on defense in 2010. He'll represent little more than a depth signing on the open market.
Source: Jason Cole on Twitter
Sat, Feb 25, 2012 10:42:00 AM
Ashlee Palmer - LB - Lions

The Detroit Free Press confirms that the Lions may go with an outside linebacking duo of Ashlee Palmer and Bobby Carpenter in 2011.

"Both those guys have played well enough, and there's enough good tape of those guys playing in our system, to say those guys can be starters," were the words of GM Martin Mayhew. It's impossible to believe the Lions won't attempt to upgrade at the position once the CBA mess is sorted out, but it sounds like they are at least prepared to enter 2011 with two special teamers posing as starters.
Related: Bobby Carpenter
Source: Detroit Free Press
Sun, Mar 6, 2011 09:23:00 AM
Ashlee Palmer - LB - Lions

GM Martin Mayhew suggested Friday that Ashlee Palmer and Bobby Carpenter will compete this year to start at outside linebacker.

In other words, it's a position of great need as the Lions enter the offseason. Both players improved down the stretch, but they're more suited to reserve/special teams roles.
Related: Bobby Carpenter
Source: Oakland Press
Fri, Feb 25, 2011 10:38:00 AM
Ashlee Palmer - LB - Lions

Ashlee Palmer and newly signed Bobby Carpenter are expected to battle for Zach Follett's (neck) vacated weakside linebacker job going forward.

Special teamer Palmer will likely start this week, as he's been in Gunther Cunningham's scheme since the summer. The staff has taken a liking to Carpenter, though, so he should be given a shot as soon as he's ready.
Related: Bobby Carpenter
Source: Detroit Free Press
Fri, Oct 29, 2010 09:34:00 AM
Ashlee Palmer - LB - Lions

Special teamer Ashlee Palmer is a prime candidate to start at middle linebacker for the Lions this week with DeAndre Levy (groin) and Landon Johnson (concussion) nursing injuries.

Johnson could start, but he'll have to gain clearance first. He's yet to practice this week. Another special teamer, Vinny Ciurciu, was signed this week for depth. It's a matchup upgrade for Ahmad Bradshaw on Sunday.
Related: Landon Johnson
Source: Detroit Free Press
Fri, Oct 15, 2010 10:02:00 AM
Ashlee Palmer - LB - Lions

Lions claimed LB Ashlee Palmer off waivers from the Bills.

The Lions were league's most active waiver-wire team last season, and it's carrying over to 2010 as they continue their attempts to add depth. Palmer won't see time on defense, but he was the Bills' second-leading special-teams tackler in 2009.
Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter
Thu, Feb 18, 2010 10:01:00 AM
Ashlee Palmer - LB - Lions

Bills released LB Ashlee Palmer.

Palmer joins John Wendling and Justin Jenkins as three of the Bills' top special teamers getting axed Tuesday.
Source: buffalobills.com
Tue, Feb 16, 2010 06:11:00 PM

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