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FILTER RESULTS ►Lions haven’t made “acceptable” offer to Jason Hanson
Jason Hanson wants to keep kicking in 2013, but he and the Lions haven’t been able to come to an agreement on a contract yet. Lions president Tom Lewand said Tuesday that the two sides have been talking and that the team was waiting to hear back from the kicker’s camp about their offer. Based…
Lions’ free agency philosophy doesn’t mesh with Avril’s desire to get paid
The Lions plan to be players in free agency — but that doesn’t mean they’ll be payers. (See what I did there? Yeah, I know it was lame. Does admitting it make it any better? Probably not.) Team president Tom Lewand recently told the team’s official website (i.e., a press release that reads like an…
Lions view the salary cap as fluid
The Lions entered the offseason only $3 million under the salary cap, but that wasn’t necessarily a significant concern. Lions President Tom Lewand says the amount of cap space a team has at any given time is less relevant than how flexible the team is able to be in re-tooling its roster. For instance, the…
Lions president: A 1-3 record doesn’t faze us, we’re a different 1-3
A 1-3 start to the season isn’t a concern to Lions President Tom Lewand, who says that the Lions have confidence that they can turn things around. “As I stand here before you today at 1-3, it doesn’t faze us,” Lewand said in a speech at a business school today, view the Detroit Free Press.…
Tom Lewand cites “appropriate consequences” in Berry release
The Lions released cornerback Aaron Berry Monday for what they termed “personal conduct which adversely affects the club.” Tim Twentyman of the Lions’ official website had the full official statement from team president Tom Lewand, after Berry was cut following his second arrest of the offseason. “We have repeatedly stressed to everyone in our organization…
Lions president anticipates suspensions for troubled players
Lions team president Tom Lewand said he expected suspensions from the league for three players involved in alcohol or drug-related charges this offseason. The Lions have had quite the offseason, with defensive tackle Nick Fairley arrested on separate charges of marijuana possession and driving under the influence of alcohol, running back Mikel Leshoure twice cited…
Avril puts ball back in Lions’ court
Club president Tom Lewand recently described the Lions’ negotiations with unsigned franchise player Cliff Avril as largely one sided. Lewand wants Avril to sign his one-year, $10.6 million franchise tender, and said “the ball is in his court.” Avril sees things much differently. He wants an actual long-term deal, with a big signing bonus and…
Lions president talks to Goodell about off-field issues
Detroit players were arrested five times in the first five months of the offseason, and that fact has drawn the attention of the league office. Lions President Tom Lewand said today that he has spoken with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell about the team’s arrests. “We’ve been active in our participation with the league,” Lewand told…
Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand confident of prospects in 2012-13 season - NFL News
Detroit Lions president Tom Lewand confident of prospects in 2012-13 season - NFL News Detroit Lions president, Tom Lewand participated in a web-chat with fans on Thursday and touched upon a variety of points for the upcoming draftsShow More Summary
Detroit Lions president, Tom Lewand, wants Super Bowl Championships not just playoffs - NFL News
Detroit Lions president, Tom Lewand, wants Super Bowl Championships not just playoffs - NFL News Detroit Lions made it to the playoffs in the last season for the first time since 1999. This year though the franchise is aiming even higher. The...Show More Summary
2012 NFL Free Agents: Why the Detroit Lions Should Let DE Cliff Avril Walk
Detroit Lions President Tom Lewand recently addressed the importance of bringing back the team's own players during free agency. Big-name Detroit free agents this year include left tackle Jeff Backus, cornerback Eric Wright, running back Kevin Smith, linebacker Stephen Tulloch and, the talk of the town, defensive end Cliff Avril. Show More Summary
Detroit Lions President Tom Lewand says RB's Jahvid Best and Mikel Leshoure on track for off-season - NFL News
Detroit Lions President Tom Lewand says RB's Jahvid Best and Mikel Leshoure on track for off-season - NFL News Last season the Detroit Lions were one of the best passing offences in the league but their lack of a running game made them too dependent on just one aspect of the game. Show More Summary
Lewand says Lions have been “in discussions” with Megatron
The Lions have a number of key free agents, including defensive end Cliff Avril. But they are already thinking about signing a player that is under contract for 2012. Lions President Tom Lewand said on 107.3 WBBL last week that he’s been speaking to Calvin Johnson’s representatives. “Calvin’s under contract for this year. He’s obviously…
Lions will raise ticket prices in 2012
The Lions made the playoffs this season for the first time since 1999 and they are using that success as a way to raise a little more revenue. Lions president Tom Lewand announced Friday that the team will be raising ticket prices at Ford Field for the 2012 season. It’s the first hike in prices…
Lions announce Sunday's game is a sellout
Lions president Tom Lewand announced Wednesday that the team has sold out Sunday's home opener against the Chiefs and will be televised in the team's local market, which extends from Michigan into Toledo, Ohio. "We hope the days when announcing that we've sold the game out or the blackout has been lifted is no longer a newsworthy event," Lewand said. Show More Summary
Lions honor Tom Kowalski
At a memorial service for Lions beat writer Tom Kowalski, who died this week at age 51, Lions President Tom Lewand said the team will recognize Kowalski by naming the press lounge in the team’s facility after him, by making donations to his favorite charities, and by starting a journalism scholarship in his name. “If…
Hines Ward Busted For DUI In Georgia
Ordinarily, when an NFL player gets busted for an offense as serious as drunk driving, the league gets involved and imposes its own disciplinary action. A little more than a year ago, the Detroit Lions' president Tom Lewand was suspended...Show More Summary
Lewand focused on the 2011 season
Lions president Tom Lewand met with Detroit writers on Saturday and answered some questions about the current work stoppage. The following transcripts were provided by the Lions. On how the organization will move forward with NFL work stoppage: "From our perspective, what's most important is to get ready to play football in 2011. Show More Summary
Lions avoid blackout in game vs. Jets
Fans are starting to realize the Lions are better than their 2-5 record. Or they just want to see Rex Ryan's Jets. Lions president Tom Lewand said Sunday's game against the Jets has sold out and the local television blackout will beShow More Summary
Report: NFL cuts Tom Lewand's suspension
Lions President Tom Lewand will be back at work today.Tim Twentyman of the Detroit News reports that Lewand, who started serving a 30-day suspension three weeks ago, has been notified by the NFL that his suspension has been reduced by...
