Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Detroit Lions place TE Brandon Pettigrew on Injured Reserve


Pettigrew, a 1st round pick in 2009, has played 71 games with Detroit. He has 284 catches for 2828 yards and 16 TD. He is a unrestricted free agent in 2014 and could have played his last game in Detroit.

Here is a tribute:

Drafted with the #20 overall pick in 2009
part of the Roy Williams trade

Lions draft in 2009

Derrick Williams, Pettigrew and Stafford in 2009

In 2013, 925 snaps 41/60 targets 416 yards 2td
6 drops 1 fumble lost 6 penalities 12 1st downs
Pro football focus rankings:

2013 #53 out of 62
2012 #57 out of 62
2011 #45 out of 64
2010 #41 out of 65
2009 #42 out of 61

Pettigrew has been a polarizing figure in his tenure in Detroit. A versatile player who at his best can be a solid target in the middle of the field and solid blocker. At his worst,  he turns the ball over and is overmatched in the run game. Thru 14 games he led Detroit in offensive snaps at skilled positions. He plays on all three downs. It will be interesting to see if the Lions bring him back.

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