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Veteran David Akers takes over Lions' kicking duties from Jason Hanson
Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 1:00 AMOne day after Jason Hanson retired, the Lions found his replacement. David Akers agreed to terms with the Lions on Friday to replace Hanson, who announced he was stepping away from the game Thursday after 21 seasons.
Former agent: Lions' Stafford likely to get more money than Romo
Monday, April 1, 2013 at 1:00 AMThe rush to give Matthew Stafford a new contract has subsided, with free agency whittled down mostly to minimum-salary guys and one-year fliers. And the Detroit Lions are sitting on enough cap space to get them through the season.
Free-agent WR Heyward-Bey in for Lions' visit
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 1:00 AMDarrius Heyward-Bey's blazing 40 time vaulted him into the top 10 of the 2009 NFL draft. Now, the Lions are interested in adding his speed to their receiving corps.
Lions' Spievey charged with assault on girlfriend
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 1:00 AMFor the past three months, the Lions' off-season was peaceful and focused on football, a pleasant change from last year, when four players were arrested or cited seven times and the organization ended the summer with a big black eye.
