Lions Cut 5 Starters

Posted by Mack

February 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment

The Lions started their rebuilding of the on-field team yesterday with a round of cuts which included 5 starters.  There were 6 cuts in all.
Starters Cut:

WR Mike Furrey
G Edwin Mulitallo
TE Dan Campbell
CB Leigh Bodden
Safety Dwight Smith

Jon Dunn was also cut.
Leigh Bodden and Dwight Smith are the most note-worthy because they were both brought to Detroit [...]

Drew Henson Dropped

Posted by Mack

November 13, 2008 | Leave a Comment

The Detroit Lions released QB Drew Henson today.  Drew is the 3rd string QB (4th when Dan Orlovsky returns). 
This is not a shock as there is too many QBs after the signing of Daunte Culpepper.  Drew was signed after Jon Kitna went on IR.