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Orlovsky Likely To Start Again Sunday For Lions
Dan Orlovsky, a fifth-round pick out of UConn in 2005, is likely to get his second start for the winless Lions Sunday in Houston.
The Lions placed quarterback Jon Kitna on injured reserve Tuesday, ending his season.
There had been speculation the...Tags: Dan Orlovsky, Football, Jon Kitna, University of Connecticut, National Football League
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Marinelli mum on QB situation
The Detroit Lions nearly won a football game Sunday. On Monday, things seemed to be slipping back into a state of confusion. The quarterback situation apparently was frozen by a missing trainer, and the team's star wide receiver was trying to stop...Tags: Injuries, Football, Detroit Lions, Jon Kitna, Basketball
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Vikings' Berrian a game-changer
So this is why the Vikings paid Bernard Berrian all that money. With the Lions leading 10-2 late in the third quarter and the Metrodome crowd beginning to turn on the home team, the former Bears wide receiver took a short pass from Gus Frerotte and ran...Tags: Brian Kelly, Gus Frerotte, Matt Birk, Football, Ryan Longwell
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Call bails out Vikings in 12-10 win over Lions
The Associated PressA questionable pass interference penalty on Leigh Bodden put Minnesota's woeful offense in position for a 26-yard field goal by Ryan Longwell with 9 seconds to go that lifted the Vikings to a 12-10 victory Sunday, keeping the Lions winless on the season....Tags: Gus Frerotte, Adrian Peterson, Dan Orlovsky, Football, Ryan Longwell
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Offense sputters, fans boo, but Vikings beat Lions
AP Sports WriterDan Orlovsky and the Detroit Lions were on the edge of their own end zone late in the first quarter, facing third down and long, a determined Vikings defense, and a loud Metrodome crowd. Orlovsky took the shotgun snap, backed up and rolled right with...Tags: Kevin Smith, Gus Frerotte, Adrian Peterson, Dan Orlovsky, Football
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NFL injury report
Today RAVENS AT INDIANAPOLIS RAVENS:Out: S Dawan Landry (neck), CB Samari Rolle (neck, shoulder), CB Fabian Washington (shoulder), DT Lamar Divens (illness). Doubtful: T Adam Terry (knee). Questionable: T Jared Gaither (knee), LB Tavares Gooden (hip)...Tags: Nick Ferguson, Darren Howard, Nick Roach, Matt Turk, Mike McKenzie
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NFL Quick Snaps
Running Is His Forte Bears running back Matt Forte leads all rookie running backs with 383 yards and leads Chicago with 22 receptions. Only seven rookies since 1970 have led their teams in both categories: ++++++++++++++++++++ || Year || RB || Team ||...Tags: Marshall Faulk, Washington Redskins, Football, Jeff George, Jon Kitna
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Jailed brother still inspires Bears' Corey Graham
Tribune reporterConfined to a federal prison in Maryland, Michael Clark has found reason to smile. Being separated from society for drug dealing hasn't kept Clark out of touch with his little brother, Bears cornerback Corey Graham. Clark has caught about 10 Bears games...Tags: Tyler Reed, Football, Maryland, Drug Trafficking, Prisons
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Detroit's Williams talks a big game, as usual
Tribune staff reporterRoy Williams hasn't changed. Detroit's outspoken wide receiver Roy Williams always has something clever to say. Asked Wednesday during a conference call if the Lions are better than an 0-3 team, Williams responded, "Does a Bear use the bathroom in the...Tags: Injuries, Football, Charles Tillman, Nathan Vasher, Chicago Bears
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Williams' words contain clear messages for Bears
Noted "Motor City" motor mouth Roy Williams issued two challenges Wednesday for the Bears to consider strongly. The Detroit Lions wide receiver directed the first challenge at the cornerback opposite him Sunday at Ford Field. The second one Williams...Tags: Injuries, Adam Archuleta, Football, Detroit Lions, Jon Kitna
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Bears cornerbacks hurting to face Detroit
Chicago Tribune reporterAs Nathan Vasher walked off the practice field Friday, he all but ignored the cast wrapped around his right hand. "I expect to be out there 100 percent," the Bears' cornerback said of Sunday's game at Detroit. "I had a full practice today and I'm looking...Tags: Football, Brian Urlacher, Jon Kitna, Rashied Davis, Tommie Harris
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Up next: Bears at Detroit Lions
Tribune staff reporterQuick look: The Lions are at a crossroads. They started 0-3 and did little right before having Sunday off. Matt Millen was fired as team president last week, which leaves coach Rod Marinelli vulnerable. When the Lions hire a new general manager, he...Tags: Football, Detroit Lions, Public Employees, Government, Charles Tillman
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