Detroit Lions Interior Offensive Line

Detroit Lions return all three starters, have drafted two players and signed a veteran to compete for the jobs. An improvement play in this area is a must for the 2016 season.

Active Roster
Travis Swanson
Larry Warford
Laken Tomlinson
Graham Glascow
Joe Dahl

Practice Squad
Chase Farris
Brandon Thomas

Gone
Manny Ramirez

2015 STATS: INTERIOR OL
PLAYER	GAMES	SACKS ALLOWED	PENALTIES
Laken Tomlinson	16	4.5	4
Larry Warford	13	2.5	3
Travis Swanson	14	1	2
Graham Glasgow*	13	0	N/A
Gabe Ikard+	4	0	0
Geoff Schwartz#	11	6	2
Joe Dahl*	9	3	N/A
Chase Farris*	13	4	4

Larry Warford 4th year in Detroit 42 games started
3rd pick 2013
College: Kentucky 47 games 37 starts
Contract: 1 year $1,845,250
Combine: 6030 332 5.58 28 22.5 800 5.1 7.78

After a stellar rookie season in 2013, Warford has been inconsistent due to injury. He is in his contract year. Expect a solid year.

Laken Tomlinson 2nd year in Detroit 16 games 14 starts
1st round pick 2015
College Duke 52 games started
Contract 4 years $1,943,238
Combine: 6033 332 5.31 25 31.5 900 4.71 7.77

Lake started the last 14 games and showed improvement. He is a high character guy and should be more steady in 2016.

Travis Swanson 3rd in Detroit 30 games 19 starts
3rd round pick 2014
College Arkansas 50 games started
Contract 2 years $794,868
Combine: 6050 312 20 26 711 4.65 7.73

A disappointing year for Travis in 2015. Played hurt and was overwhelmed in all facets of the game. Lions have brought in two players to compete with him.

Geoff Schwartz 7th year in the NFL 74 games 39 starts
UFA 2016 Giants
College Oregon 41 games 36 starts Panthers, Vikings, Chiefs, Giants
Contract 1 year $680,000
Combine: 6062 332 5.36 20.5 802 4.79 7.9

A veteran who is coming off injury, he can supply a solid back up and even play some right tackle. Waived for 75 man cut down.

Graham Glasgow Rookie 3rd round pick
College: Michigan 42 games 37 starts
Contract 4 years $611,355
Combine: 6057 307 5.13 23 25 810 4.63 7.63

Versatile player who can play a number positions. Probably a year away from starting. Will dress on game day.

Joe Dahl Rookie 5th Round pick
College Washington State 34 games started
Contract 4 years $511,479
Combine: 6041 304 5.18 28 31 901 4.77 7.64

A left tackle in college, will play inside in the NFL. Probably a year away from competing for a starting job.

Gabe Ikard 3rd in the NFL 2nd in Detroit 4 games in the NFL 1 in Detroit
FA 2015 Browns, Titans, Bills
College Oklahoma 47 games started
Contract 1 year $600,000
Combine: 6035 304 5.13 22 26 807 4.37 7.3

A practice squad pick up in 2015. A great college career and few years in the NFL give a chance. Waived September 2.

Chase Farris UDFA rookie
College Ohio State
Contract 3 years $450,000
Pro Day: 6042 295 5.26 22 26.5 806 4.88 7.88

A tackle at Ohio State will play inside in the NFL. Waived for the 75 cut down.

Lemuel Jeanpierre 7th year in the NFL 63 games 11 starts
FA 2016 Seattle Seahawks
College: South Carolina 36 games 21 starts 17 tackles 2 sacks
Contract: 1 year
Pro Day 6034 301 5.14 30 28.5 809 7.4 4.78

Gives some insurance to the interior line position. Can play guard and center.

Brandon Thomas 3rd year in the NFL
Trade from 49ers 2016
College: Clemson 49 games 36 starts
Contract 2 years
Combine: 6032 317 5.09 35 29 802 8.13 4.83

Late trade for Jeremy Kerley. Lions will kick the tires on this former 3rd round pick.Practice Squad

Matt Rotheram  2nd year in the NFL
Practice Squad 2016 Eagles
College Pitt 46 games 40 starts
Contract Practice Squad
Pro Day: 6050 325 22 28" 808 7.63 4.53

Signed to the practice squad.

Detroit Lions Offensive Tackles

Lions look to shore up a major weakness by selecting Taylor Decker with # 16. This switches Reiff over to Right Tackle. Bob Quinn used 3 picks in the first 5 rounds to help develop draft.

Active Roster
Taylor Decker
Riley Reiff
Cornelius Lucas
Corey Robinson
Brian Mihalik

Practice Squad

2015 STATS: TACKLES
PLAYER	GAMES	SACKS ALLOWED	PENALTIES
Taylor Decker*	13	2	4
Riley Reiff	16	4.5	6
Michael Ola	9	2	2
Cornelius Lucas	15	1	4
Corey Robinson	1	0	0
Joe Dahl*	9	3	N/A
Chase Farris*	13	4	4

Riley Reiff 5th year in Detroit 63 games 55 starts
1st round pick 2012
Playoffs 1 start
College Iowa 39 games 37 starts
Contract 1 year $8,070,000
Combine: 6056 313 5.16 26 26.5 802 4.75 7.87 arm 33.5

The Lions picked up the option on Reiff and moved him right tackle. Reiff struggles with speed rushers and is better suited to be a right tackle. He will get his chance in 2016.

Taylor Decker Rookie 1st round Draft Pick
College: Ohio State 54 games 42 starts
Contract 5 years $1,993,996
Combine: 6070 315 5.16 22 29 805 4.76 7.7 arm 33 3/4

Tabbed at # 16 and installed at Left Tackle. Decker will have to prove he can handle speed rushers. Pro Football Focus did not like him and thought he would struggle. I thought he was a right tackle.

Michael Ola 6th year n the NFL 23 games 19 starts 2nd in Detroit  9 games 7 starts
FA 2015 Chargers, Bears, Dolphins, Alouettes, Sharks
College Hampton 38 games 22 starts
Contract 1 year $600,000
Pro day: 6024 304 5.23 25 29.5 900 4.8  7.35

Ola came in from waivers in midseason and solidified the right side. He was play was average but it was a great improvement. When he was injured during the Packers game, The offense shut down. Will be the swing back up. Waived because injury picked up by the Bills.

Cornelius Lucas 3rd in Detroit 30 games 6 starts
UDFA 2014
College: Kansas State 38 games 26 starts
Contract: 1 year $606,668

Pressed into action in 2014 he looked to have a future. In 2015 struggled and could not nail down the right tackle job. Will have to compete for the fourth tackle slot.

Corey Robinson 2nd year in Detroit 1 game
7th round pick 2015
College: South Carolina 38 games 35 starts
Contract 3 years $539,477
Pro Day: 6065 324 5.34 28 31 900 4.81 8.4 arm 35 5/8

A project after being drafted in the 7th round in 2015, Corey is on the fence for a roster spot. He played 1 game in 2015, the game at San Diego and did not dress again. Starts the season the PUP list but removed on August 1. Will compete for the 4th tackle spot.

Luke Marquardt 4th year in the NFL
FA 2016 Jets, 49ers
College Azusa Pacific 30 games 25 starts
Contract: 1 year $450,000

4th year guy who has never played in an NFL game. Comes off of two foot surgeries.

Brian Mihalik 2nd year in the NFL
Practice Squad Steelers 2016
College Boston College 85 tackles 8.5 sacks 1 int
Contract Practice Squad
Pro day: 6087 302 4.89 23 35.5 1002 7.23 4.37

Detroit Lions Tight Ends

The Lions will look to unheralded players to step up at tight end. Don't be surprised if someone is signed during camp.

Active Roster
Eric Ebron
Cole Wick
Khari Lee
Clay Harbor
Orson Charles

Pup
Brandon Pettigrew

IR
Tim Wright

Practice Squad
Brian Lionhardt

Gone:
Bear Pascoe

2015 STATS: TIGHT ENDS
PLAYER	GAMES	REC	YDS	AVG	LONG	TD
Eric Ebron	14	47	537	11.4	35	5
Brandon Pettigrew	8	7	67	9.6	21	1
Cole Wick*	11	30	364	12.1	26	2
Adam Fuehne*	9	25	351	14.0	68	2
Matthew Mulligan#	12	1	2	2.0	2	0
Ben McCord*	13	39	612	15.7	83	5
Orson Charles^	0	0	0	0	0	0

Eric Ebron 3rd year in Detroit 27 games 15 starts
1st round pick 2014
Lions stats: 72/785/6 rec
Playoffs 1 start 3 rec 21 yards
Preseason 9 rec 109 yards
College: UNC 18 games 50/832/5 rec
Football Outsiders rank: #16
Contract 3 years remain $3,340,676
Combine: 6043 250 4.6 24 32 1000 4.45 7.49

Ebron enters his third season. He showed improvement in year two. Eric needs to get over the fact that Mayhew choose him over Aaron Donald and be his own man.

Brandon Pettigrew 8th year in Detroit 93 games 85 starts
1st round pick 2009
Lions stats: 301/2965/17 rec
Playoffs 2 games 5 rec 60 yards
Preseason 19/196/1 rec
College: Oklahoma State: 39 games 112/1450/9 rec
Contract 2 years $4,650,000
Combine: 6053 263 4.8 22 33 910 7.12 4.37

Brandon is coming off an ACL surgery. He would have been released but it would cost the Lions too much money. He still start the season on the PUP and Shut Down December 6.

Matthew Mulligan 9th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit 81 games 31 starts
UFA 2016 Bills
NFL stats  17/162/2 Bills, Dolphins, Titans, Cards, Bears,Pats, Packers, Rams, Jets
College stats: Maine 21 games 18 starts 23/268/2
Contract 1 Year $600,000

Essentially a third tackle. Can block and play special teams. A great locker room guy. Cut on the 75 man. Re-signed for game 9.

Orson Charles 5th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit  29 games 6 starts
FA 2016 Saints
NFL Stats: 9/109/0 rec Saints, Bengals
College: Georgia 37 games 94/1370/10 rec
Contract 1 year $600,000
Pro day: 6024 251 4.73 35 30.5 905 4.37

Charles was signed after a minicamp tryout. A good in line blocker with some hands. Has a chance to stick. Waived October 5 after playing in two games.

Cole Wick UDFA Rookie
College Stats: Incarnate the Word 31 games 61/832/5 rec
Contract: 3 years $450,000
Pro day: 6053 256 4.93 14 36.5 1005 4.32 7.16

The sensation of the off-season.  Wick looks to have a legit chance of making the 53 man roster. Big kid with surprising hands. Could be a gem. Placed on Injured Reserve

Adam Fuehne UDFA Rookie
College Stats: Southern Illinois 43 games 45/543/4
Contract: 3 years $450,000
Pro Day:6075 253 5.06 31.5 808 4.14 7.15

An inline blocker type. Big Kid. Will compete for a practice squad spot.

Ben McCord UDFA rookie
College Stats: CMU 48 games 65/879/9 rec
Pro Day: 6027 237 15 32.5 906 4.53 6.91
Contract: 3 years $450,000

A late signing out of CMU. More of a move guy. Competing for a practice squad spot. Waived August 15.

Andrew Quarless 7th year in the NFL 1at in Detroit 60 games 27 starts
FA 2016 Green Bay Packers
NFL Stats: 89 rec 940 yards 6td
College Stats: Penn State 47 games 87 rec 1146 yards 8td
Combine: 6043 254 4.69 23 32 911 7.39 4.57
Contract 1 year

Interesting signing on August 15. A veteran who is suspended for the first two weeks for a gun incident last summer. Can get up the field and has experience. Released after his suspension ended.

Khari Lee 2nd year in the NFL 16 games 7 starts
Waivers Bear 2016
NFL Stats 1 rec 7 yards
College Stats: Bowie State 40 games 107 rec 1255 yards 4td
Pro Day: 6042 258 5.05 18 36 907 7.62 4.45
Contract 2 years $525,000

Lee at Indy

A blocker acquired from Bears off a waivers. Played in 8 games. Placed on Practice Squad 11/9.

Clay Harbor 7th year in the NFL 86 games 29 starts
Free Agent from the Patriots 2016
NFL Stats: 111 rec 1151 yards 8 td
College: SW Missouri State
Combine: 6025 252 4.69 4.58 30 40 1000 4.36 7.12
Contract 1 year

Detroit Lions Wide Receivers updated 12/25

The new look Lions WR corps without Calvin will have to spread the ball out to have success.

Active Roster
Marvin Jones
Golden Tate
Anquan Boldin
Andre Roberts
Aaron Dobson
Corey Fuller
TJ Jones

Practice Squad
Jace Billingsley
Jay Lee
Isaac Fruechte
Andrew Zutizzi
Rashad Ross

IR
Ryan Spadola

Gone:
Calvin Johnson
Lance Moore

2015 STATS: WIDE RECIEVERS
PLAYER	GAMES	REC	YDS	AVG	LONG	TD
Golden Tate	16	90	813	9.0	43	6
Marvin Jones#	16	65	816	12.6	47	4
Jeremy Kerley^	16	16	152	9.5	25	2
TJ Jones	10	10	132	13.2	29	1
Corey Fuller	12	4	76	19.0	48	0
Andre Caldwell~	14	10	72	7.2	24	2
Andre Roberts+	9	11	135	12.3	38	0
Jay Lee*	13	38	758	19.9	87	8
Quinshad Davis*	14	55	638	11.6	40	4
Ryan Spadola%	0	0	0	0	0	0
Jace Billingsley*	11	57	506	0	72	5
Damian Copeland>	0	0	0	0	0	0

Golden Tate 7th year in the NFL 3rd in Detroit 32 Games started in Detroit
UFA 2014 Seahawks
Lions stats: 187/2130/10 td Rec 17/125 PR
Playoff 1 GS 6/89/1 rec
NFL Stats: 90 games 354/4339/25 rec 88/936 PR
Preseason: 14/260/3
Football Outsiders rank: #39
College: Notre Dame: 37 games 22 starts 157/2707/26 rec 909 KOR
Contract: 3 years remain $7,101,250
Combine: 5102 202 4.42 17 35 1000 7.12 4.34

Golden will look for more targets under the offense of Jim Bob Cooter. Golden was primarily used on screens and bubble routes but will get more downfield targets with Calvin gone.

Marvin Jones 5th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit 43 games 24 starts
UFa 2016 Bengals
NFL stats: 134/1729/15 rec
College stats: Cal 43 games 38 starts 156/2270/13 rec
Contract: 5 years $6,600,000
Combine: 6017 199 4.46 22 33 904 4.11 4.81

The big splash free agent this offseason. Will be counted on to take some of Calvin's targets. Has some size and is a solid redzone target.

TJ Jones 3rd year in Detroit 10 games
6th round pick 2014
Lion Stats: 10/132/1 rec 5/106 KOR 7/39 PR
Pre season: 5/107/1 rec 6/59 pr
College: Notre Dame 51 games 181/2429/19 rec
Contract 2 years remain $626,550
Combine: 5115 188 4.48 33 911 4.27 6.82

After a redshirt season in 2014 the former 6th round pick emerged as a target in his second year. The highlight was a catch in traffic vs. the Packers. Will get the first shot at the 3rd receiver. Placed on the practice squad. Signed December 1 to the 53.

Andre Roberts 7th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit 87 games 39 starts
UFA 2016 Redskins
NFL Stats: 229/2711/13 rec Skins, Cards
College stats: Citadel 45 games 285/3743/37 rec
Contract 1 year $600,000
Combine: 5107 195 4.46 15 36 1000 4.15 6.77

A rising star in Arizona but struggled in Washington. Could compete for the 4th receiver spot and can return punts.

Jeremy Kerley 6th year in the NFL 1st in Detroit 74 games 24 starts
UFA 2016 Jets
NFL stats: 182/2225/9 Jets
College Stats: TCU 50 games 120/1292/12 rec 63/306/8 rush
Contract 1 year $850,000
Combine: 5094 189 4.67 16 34.5 1000 3.99 6.7

Had some solid years for the Jets but fell out the rotation lat season. Quick guy who can operate out of the slot and return punts. Traded to the 49ers after the third preseason game.

Corey Fuller 4th year in Detroit 28 games 2 starts
6th round pick 2013
Lions stats: 18/288/1 rec 6 tackles
Playoffs 1 g 2/26 rec
Preseason: 11/126/3 rec
College Va Tech 19 games 8 starts 45/834/6 rec
Contract 1 year $600,000
Combine: 6022 204 4.43 12 31.5 1000 4.48 7.17

Squarely on the fence to make the team. Corey had back surgery and will start the season on the PUP list. Could be activated in midseason. Activated November 8. Waived November 21 without playing a game. Practice Squad. Signed by the Saints 12/19.

Andre Caldwell 9th year in the NFL 105 games 18 starts
UFA 2016 Broncos
NFL stats: 156/1506/11 Broncos, Bengals
College stats: 53 games 185/2342/16
Contract 1 year $600,000
Combine: 6002 204 4.37 18 36.5 1004 4.11 6.75

A super bowl champion will challenge for the 4th receiver spot. Still quick and can return punts. Had an excellent offseason. Released after a hand injury.

Damian Copeland 3rd year in NFL
FA 2016 Jags
College: Louisville 34 games 116/1521/7 rec
Contract 1 year $450,000
Combine: 5110 184 4.5 12 40 1000 3.9 4.53

Small quick guy who is trying to stick in Detroit after a couple injury filled years in Jacksonville. re-signed 8/2. Cut 8/8.

Ryan Spadola 3rd year in NFl 2bnd in Detroit 4 games
Fa 2015 Cards, Falcons, Dolphins, Jets
College stats; Lehigh 38 games 232/3611/24 rec
Contract 2 years $525,000
Combine: 6012 204 4.48 15 37 911 6.72 4.07

Has stuck around thru the offseason after spending part of 2015 on the practice squad. Injured Reserve 8/2.

Jay Lee UDFA rookie
College: Baylor 31 games 101/1700/15 rec
Contract 3 years $450,000
Pro Day: 6016 215 4.53 13 33.5 911 6.75 4.28

Has received a lot of hype for a UDFA. Has a tough fight to make the 53 but the practice squad is a legit chance. signed to practice squad October 13. Released after one week.

Quinshad Davis UDFA rookie
College: UNC 51 games 205/2614/25
Contract 3 years $450,000
Pro Day: 6033 218 4.69 17 31.5 905 4.35 7.07

Biggest of the Lion receivers. he struggled at first but came around in camp. Will compete for a practice squad spot.

Jace Billingsley UDFA rookie
College: Eastern Oregon 242/2522/42 rec 5911 yard all purpose
Contract 3 years $450,000
Pro day: 5081 192 4.48 24 35.5 908 4.1 6.88

A Julian Edelman type athlete. Can play out of the slot or return punts. Practice squad.

Alex Chisum UDFA rookie
College: Cincinnati 51 games 88 rec 1159 yards 5 td
Contract: 3 years
Pro Day: 6023 204 4.61 19 34.5 1002 7.09 4.26

Signed August 8. A guy with some size to compete for a practice squad slot. Waived August 17 after appearing the preseason game.

Isaac Fruechte 2nd year in the NFL
Signed as Free Agent 9/4/2016 after being waived by the Vikings
College: Minnesota 30 games 50 rec 702 yards 3 td
Contract: Practice Squad
Pro Day: 6025 209 4.5 11 36 1007 6.89 4.22

2nd year pro who spent 2015 on the practice squad. Good size and speed guy. Cut September 20

Aaron Dobson 4th year in the NFL 24 games 13 starts
Signed as free agent 9/21/2016 waived by the Pats
NFL stats: 53 rec 698 yards 4 td
College: Marshall 165 rec 2398 yards 24 td
Contract 1 year
Combine: 6030 210 4.42 16 35 1002 7.19 4.33

A veteran with size to play outside. Golden struggled in that role. Did not play in a game.

Rashad Ross 3rd year in the NFL 20 games
Practice Squad 12/24/2016
NFL Stats: 9 rec 192 yards 0 td
College: Arizona State 26 games 55/864/7 rec 28/779/1 KOR
Pro Day 5110 179 4.36 12 35" 907 4.37 7.19

Andrew Turzilli 2nd year in the NFL 3 games
Practice Squad 12/19/2016
NFL Stats: 2/25 rec
College: Rutgers 8 games 10/347/4 rec Kansas 23 games 27/491/2 rec
Pro Day: 6041 190 4.52 12 6.96 4.34

Detroit Lions Running Backs updated Dec 8

A new look backfield replacing Joquie with Ridley. Zenner, Winn and Washington Battle for the last spot.

2015 STATS: RUNNING BACKS
PLAYER	GAMES	ATTS	YDS	AVG	TD	REC	YDS	TD
Ameer Abdullah	16	143	597	4.2	2	25	183	1
Theo Riddick	16	43	133	3.1	0	80	697	3
Michael Burton	16	4	2	.5	0	6	39	1
Stevan Ridley#	9	36	90	2.5	0	4	-2	0
Zach Zenner	6	17	60	3.5	0	2	11	0
George Winn	7	4	1	.3	0	0	0	0
Dwayne Washington*	8	47	282	6.0	4	25	315	3

Active Roster
Ameer Abdullah (IR)
Theo Riddick
Dwayne Washington
Zach Zenner
Justin Forsett

Practice Squad
George Winn
Mike James


Gone
Joique Bell



Ameer Abdullah 2nd  year in Detroit 16 games 9 starts
2nd round pick 2015
Regular season: 143/597 2 td rush 2 FL 25/183/1 rec 37/1077 KPR
Pre season: 12/82/0 rush 1/21 rec
College (Nebraska) 53 games 813/4598/39 73/690/7 rec
Football Outsiders rank in 2015= 37
3 years left on contract $944,574 cap hit
Combine: 5086 205 4.6 24 42.5 1010 3.95 6.79

Abdullah showed flashes of being a solid NFL running back. He started to cure his fumbling and making players miss. Had offseason shoulder season that wiped out his practice time.

2016 Season: Played in 2 games 57 snaps. 18/101/0 rush 5/57/1 rec. Broken foot in the second game.

Theo Riddick 4th year in Detroit 44 games 3 start
6th round pick 2013
Regular Season: 72/209/1 rush 118/1029/ 7 rec 1 FL
Post Season 1 games 4/39 rec
Pre season: 40/116/1 rush 17/123/2 rec
College (Notre Dame) 244/1169/5 rush 120/1262/8 rec
contracts: 4 years $697,750 hit
Combine: 5101 201 4.68 14 32 910 6.99 4.32

Theo enters his last year on contract with a lot of expectations. He was one of the most elusive receivers in the NFL in 2015. The Lions would like him to improve his running from scrimmage.

Steven Ridley 6th in the NFL 1st in Detroit 61 games 26 starts
UFA 2016 Jets
NFL stats: 685/2907/22 rush 27/144/0 rec Jets, Pats
College Stats: (LSU) 39 games 306/1419/19 rush 17/94 rec
Contract: Last year $680,000 hit
Combine: 5112 225 4.73 21 36 910 4.21 6.78

Brought in to be the inside runner to replace Joquie but injuries has his status in question. Waived August 25 after two preseason games.

Zach Zenner 2nd year in Detroit 6 games 1 start
UDFA 2015
Lions stats: 17/60 rush 2/11 rec
Preseason: 35/183/2 rush 8/66/1 rec
College (South Dakota State) 1095/6548/61 rush 95/909/8 rec
Contract 2 years left $526,666 hit
Combine: 5114 223 4.6 25 41 1001 4.14 7.08

Zenner made the squad as an UDFA in 2015. Injuries ruined his season. He received a lot of reps due to injury this offseason.

George Winn 3rd year in Detroit 19 games
FA 2014 Texans, Raiders, Cowboys, Steelers, Pats
Lions stats: 23/74/ 0 rush 2/28 KOR 8 tackles
Preseason: 61/157/2 rush 11/69/0 Rec 2 FL
College (Cincinnati) 40 games 321/1710/15 rush 19/159/0 rec
Contract: 1 year $600,000
Combine: 5104 218 4.75 22 34.5 911 4.33 7.13

Winn finds himself in a roster battle once again. A strong inside runner with limited receiving capacity. He is a solid special teams guy. Released from practice squad sept 8

Dwayne Washington Rookie 7th round pick
College: (Washington) 31 games 226/1311/17 41/411/4 rec
Pro Day: 6010 223 4.48 21 37.5 1007 4.22 6.85
Contract: 4 years $468,941

A surprise 7th round pick. Has size and speed but lacks hands and experience. Long shot to make it. Practice squad.

Michael Burton 2nd year in Detroit 16 games 7 starts
5th round pick 2015
Regular Season: 4/20 rush 6/39/1 rec 4 tackles
Pre season 1/14/0 rec
College (Rutgers) 42 games 27 starts 22/116/0 rush  47/401/3 rec
Combine: 5112 242 4.7430 33 908 4.28 7.08
Contract 3 years $571,089

Solid fullback with special teams ability. No competition brought in this offseason.

Justin Forsett 9th year in the NFL 116 games 34 starts
Free Agent 2016 Ravens
Regular Season: 764/3697/18 201/1302/1 rec
College: Cal 49 games 567/3220/26 41/386/1 rec
Combine: 5080 194 4.62 26 31 909 4.46 6.96
Contact 1 year

A veteran who has a lot to prove. turns 31 year old. Waived December 1 picked up Denver

2016 Season:  2 games 28 snaps 13/38/0 rush 2/15 rec

Joique Bell 6th years in the NFL. 72 games 15 starts
Free Agent 2016 Bears
Lions stats: 561/2235/22 rush 161/1640/1 7 Fumbles Lost
Playoffs: 1 Start 12/43 rush 4/42 rec
College: Wayne State 44 games 42 starts 8,055 all-purpose yards. 1181/6727/88 rush

Re-signed December 6 after a short stint in Chicago. Can pass block and receive.

Detroit Lions Training Preview QB

Lions enter the post-megatron era with a confident QB in his prime.


Active Roster
Stafford
Orlovsky

Practice Squad
Jake Rudock

Gone:
Ricky Stanzi

2015 STATS: QUARTERBACKS
PLAYER	GAMES	COMPS	ATTS	YDS	%	TD	INT	SACK	RATING
Matthew Stafford	16	398	592	4,262	67.2	32	13	44	97.0
Dan Orlovsky	2	22	40	201	55.0	1	1	0	66.8
Jake Rudock*	13	249	389	3017	64.0	20	9	17	95.2

Matthew Stafford 8th year in Detroit 93 GS 42-51 record 0-2 in the playoff
1st overall pick 2009
Contract: 2 years $22.5 million cap $11 Million Dead
Regular Season; 2246/3691/98 25976 163 td pass 205/644/12 15 FL rush
Playoffs: 56/85/3 703 4 td pass 3/10/1 rush
Preseason: 172/268/9 3190 14 pass
College: Georgia 39 games 564/987/33 7731 51 TD
Football Outsiders Rank 2015: 9
QBR in 2015: 14
Combine: 6022 225 4.81 30.5 811 7.06 4.47

Coming off his most efficient 8 games stretch, Staff looks to continue his progress with OC Jim Bob Cooter. I expect to see a lot off short quick throws letting the athletes to operate in space. At 27, Matthew enter the prime of his career.

Dan Orlvosky 12th year in the NFL G 27 12 GS 2-10 record 6th in Detroit 15 g 7 GS 0-7 record
5th round pick 2005 UFA 2014
Contract 1 year $680,000 cap hit
Regular Season Detroit 172/312/9 1880 9td
NFL 298/512/13 3,132 15td Texans, Bucs, Colts
Pre season: 176/303/8 3019 9td
College UCONN 46 games 916/1567/51 10706 84 td
Combine 6050 225 4.93 29.5 811 7.33 4.39

The legendary Dan O, a refugee from the 0-16 team, continues to be the back up in the D. Hopefully, the Lions will not have to use him in any meaningful situations, ever.

Jake Rudock 1st year in the NFL 6th round pick
Contract 4 years $33,434 hit
College Michigan 13 games 249/389/9 3017 20td pass
Iowa 25 games 417/691/18 4819 34td
Total 38 games 666/1080/27 7836 54 td
Pro Day: 6030 207 4.88 29 903 7.09 4.22

A 6th round pick out of Michigan, Rudock played his way into the draft in his only season under Jim Harbaugh. He is a developmental project who may start his career on the practice squad. Promoted to the 53 man roster receiving an offer the Bears.