Mike Martz not only is beginning his overhaul of one of the NFL's worst offenses, but he's making a quick impression. The Detroit Lions broke a three-day voluntary minicamp Thursday with a better understanding of what has made their new offensive coordinator one of the most respected in the league. "He's very detailed.
Martz makes quick impression at minicamp (AP)
The Detroit Lions signed four veteran players on Tuesday, including linebacker Nate Wayne, a savvy defender with 90 regular-season appearances on his resume.
Lions sign LB Wayne, three other veteran free agents
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions re-signed veteran
linebacker Nate Wayne and three other players ...
Lions re-sign Wayne and three others
Detroit continues to add more players to its offensive line group. The team announced it had signed former third-round pick Courtney VanBuren to a one-year contract.
Lions add oft-injured linemen to fold (Scout.com)
The Detroit Lions signed offensive tackle Barry Stokes to a three-year contract and offensive tackle Courtney Van Buren to a one-year contract Thursday. Stokes, who was an unrestricted free agent, returns to Detroit after spending last season in Atlanta. The 6-foot-4, 310-pound Stokes was originally signed by the Lions as an undrafted rookie free agent in 1996 but has also spent time with St.
Lions sign offensive linemen Stokes, Van Buren (AP)
The re-signing of DeVries and Edwards, combined w/ Big Daddy's possible return could flourish in 06. Comments from head coach Rod Marinelli and more inside.
Lions Defensive Front Remains Strong (Scout.com)
At 5-foot-6, 210 pounds, Cory Ross of the University of Nebraska may not be one of the tallest running backs entering the 2006 NFL draft, but don't judge him simply by his height.
Versatile Nebraska RB Catches Eye of Lions (Scout.com)
Former Lions quarterback Joey Harrington recently visited with the Miami Dolphins. Other teams are also interested in signing the former first-round draft pick.
Harrington chats with Dolphins
The Detroit Lions signed unrestricted free agent safety Idrees Bashir to a one-year contract on Wednesday.
Bashir began his NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts and started 51 games between 2001 and '04. He joined the Carolina Panthers last year and played 11 games as a backup, recording only two tackles before suffering a leg injury.
During his five-year career, Bashir has totaled 233 tackles and five interceptions in 62 games.
Lions sign safety Idrees Bashir
The Detroit Lions continued the remaking of their roster with the signing of former Panthers and Colts safety Idrees Bashir to a one-year contract.
Lions ink safety Bashir to one-year deal
The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan. They currently belong to the Northern Division of the National Football Conference (NFC) in the National Football League (NFL). Originally called the Portsmouth Spartans, the team began play in 1930 as one of the NFL's small town teams in Portsmouth, Ohio. However, they were forced to move to Detroit in 1934 due to the Great Depression.
The Lions have won four NFL Championships.