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Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Reggie Bush has been part of the Lions' rotation on punt returns in OTAs.

Shortly after Bush's signing, coach Jim Schwartz said Bush would be an option on returns. Bush was an explosive return man in New Orleans, but hasn't been featured on special teams since 2010. Bush has proven more durable in recent seasons, but the Lions would be risking his health by using him on punts. We doubt the plan comes to pass in the regular season.
Source: MLive.com
May 22 - 7:25 PM
Louis Delmas - DB - Lions

Lions FS Louis Delmas (knees) isn't taking part in OTAs.

"He's not here right now but there's nothing he can get out of this because he can't physically do the stuff we're doing," coach Jim Schwartz said. "The biggest thing with Lou is going to be his health and that's what he's working on." Delmas was limited to eight games in 2012 after an August knee procedure. It's unclear if he went under-the-knife again after the season. Thanks to his injury history, the majority of Delmas' 2013 salary is tied up in per-game roster bonuses.
Source: Detroit News
May 22 - 3:21 PM
Mikel Leshoure - RB - Lions

Mikel Leshoure is being held out of team drills at Lions OTAs with an undisclosed injury.

"He's battling some stuff," coach Jim Schwartz said. "He can do some individual stuff but he's not ready to do any team work." There are no indications that the injury is serious, but it's worrisome news for a player who's had trouble staying healthy since being drafted. Leshoure can ill-afford more leg ailments after plodding through 2012. For now, Leshoure remains penciled in as the Lions' short-yardage "specialist" despite last season's anemic 3.71 yards per carry.
Source: Detroit News
May 22 - 3:10 PM
Nate Burleson - WR - Lions

Nate Burleson (leg) has been a full participant in Lions OTAs.

"I wasn't supposed to; I was told not to (practice)," Burleson said. "But it's like I always told you guys, if I can walk I can run, and if I can run I can play. ... It's as healed up as it's going to get." Burleson will likely take it easy before training camp, but his leg is no longer an issue. Burleson will fill-in as the Lions' No. 2 receiver until Ryan Broyles (torn ACL) is ready to return.
Source: Detroit News
May 22 - 2:49 PM
Brandon Pettigrew - TE - Lions

Brandon Pettigrew lost 10 pounds in an effort to get "more explosive."

The drop-prone 2009 first-rounder is listed at 265 pounds. Pettigrew admits he put the ball on the ground too many times in 2012, and says "cutting out the drops and bad plays" will be his focus this season. Pettigrew is due $1.946 million in his walk year. He can't be trusted as a TE1.
Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter
May 22 - 1:39 PM
Calvin Johnson - WR - Lions

A source with knowledge of the situation tells Profootballtalk.com that Calvin Johnson did not play last season with broken fingers.

PFT's story is disputing a report from the Detroit News, which includes a Q-and-A with Megatron that contains no specific quote where he claims to have played with broken fingers. It's a non-issue at this point, of course. Johnson is 100 percent healthy. Still only 27 years old, he'll look to finish as the No. 1 overall fantasy receiver for a third consecutive season in 2013.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBC Sports
May 20 - 1:57 PM
Calvin Johnson - WR - Lions

Calvin Johnson confirms he played through broken fingers last season, and has been "trying to straighten them out."

There were rumors that Johnson played through as many as three broken fingers, though he hasn't confirmed that number. He will not undergo surgery. Coupled with his knee issues, the disclosure makes Johnson's record-breaking 1,964-yard season all the more mind-boggling. Still four months shy of his 28th birthday, Megatron is smack dab in the middle of his prime. He's without peer at wide receiver.
Source: Chris McCosky on Twitter
May 20 - 10:43 AM
Ryan Broyles - WR - Lions

MLive.com considers Ryan Broyles a breakout candidate this season.

Broyles is recovering from a torn right ACL, and the Lions' only notable offseason receiver addition was sixth-round pick Corey Fuller. They must feel comfortable with Broyles' progress. In a six-game stretch last season, Broyles caught 21 passes for 307 yards and two touchdowns. Broyles is questionable for Week 1, but once he's back he'll have a ton of potential in the Lions' high-powered attack while working opposite Megatron.
Source: MLive.com
May 18 - 12:20 PM
Shaun Hill - QB - Lions

Lions backup QB Shaun Hill is recovering from a minor offseason foot surgery.

Hill had surgery to repair a "nagging" injury. He expects to participate in some portions of OTAs and should be 100 percent by training camp. Hill, now 33 years old, is entering a contract season. As Matthew Stafford stayed healthy in 2012, Hill came off the bench for just one appearance, completing 10-of-13 passes for 172 yards and two touchdowns in a September loss to Tennessee.
Source: Dave Birkett on Twitter
May 17 - 7:14 PM
Reggie Bush - RB - Lions

Reggie Bush believes the Lions' offense is a "lot like" the Saints'.

"It’s a lot of spread-open passing," Bush said. "Obviously we can attack downfield, and with the running game, a lot of screens, draws and stuff like that. Basically what I did in New Orleans." He's not off-base, and it's one of the reasons we believe coach Jim Schwartz was realistic when he predicted Bush could catch as many as 80 passes this season. He's going to be a PPR dynamo.
Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com
May 17 - 10:35 AM
Bill Bentley - DB - Lions

Lions second-year CB Bill Bentley is rehabbing from surgery on both shoulders.

Bentley had surgery on his right shoulder in November and an arthroscopic procedure on his left shoulder in January. The Detroit Free Press expects Bentley to be the Lions' nickel back this season behind Darius Slay and Chris Houston.
Source: Detroit Free Press
May 15 - 8:25 PM
De'Quan Menzie - DB - Lions

Lions claimed CB De'Quan Menzie off waivers from the Chiefs.

A 2012 fifth-round pick of the Chiefs, Menzie's rookie season was a wash due to injury. A slot specialist, Menzie is a solid 5-foot-11, 202 pounds, but hast just 4.67 speed. It's why the Chiefs moved him to safety before shifting him back to corner. He's not a bad flier for the DB-needy Lions.
Related: Chiefs
May 15 - 5:46 PM
Corey Hilliard - T - Lions

The Detroit Free Press considers the Lions' right-tackle job a "two-man competition" between Jason Fox and Corey Hilliard.

The duo combined for only one appearance last season. Hilliard has five career starts to Fox's zero. The Lions presumably want Fox to win the job after spending the offseason talking him up, but injuries have helped limit him to just five games since he was the No. 128 overall pick of the 2010 draft. The Lions recently hosted free agent Winston Justice for a visit, and could still add outside competition.
Related: Jason Fox
Source: Detroit Free Press
May 14 - 3:36 PM
De'Quan Menzie - DB - Lions

Chiefs waived CB De'Quan Menzie and OG Lucas Patterson.

Menzie was graded as the top slot corner in last year's draft by NFL Films' Greg Cosell, but missed the majority of the offseason program with a hamstring injury before an undisclosed ailment cost him all but one game in the preseason. The Chiefs shifted him to safety before moving him back to corner. There's a decent chance Menzie will get claimed on waivers, but his future is as clear as mud.
Related: Chiefs
May 14 - 2:40 PM
Theo Riddick - RB - Lions

Sixth-round RB Theo Riddick was mostly working behind undrafted free agent Steven Miller in Lions rookie minicamp.

It may have just been a way for the Lions to get a longer look at Miller, but it's proof Riddick's roster spot is far from assured. With Reggie Bush, Mikel Leshoure and Joique Bell all locks for roster spots, Riddick is going to have to be on his game in training camp.
Related: Steven Miller
Source: Detroit News
May 13 - 8:55 AM

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