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Patriots Interview Thomas Brown For OC, To Meet With Lions’ Tanner Engstrand

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With Dave Canales taking over as Panthers HC, Thomas Brown‘s stint with the team can be labeled a one-and-done. Carolina’s most recent play-caller continues to draw interest for other coordinator posts, however. Brown met with the Patriots about their OC vacancy, CBS Sports’ Jonathan Jones notes. Working to replace Bill O’Brien as their play-caller, the Pats are also targeting … [Read more...] about Patriots Interview Thomas Brown For OC, To Meet With Lions’ Tanner Engstrand

Latest On Lions’ O-Line Situation

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As the Lions prepare to face a 49ers team flooded with high-end investments on its defensive line, they will do so with a suddenly banged-up offensive front. Jonah Jackson has undergone surgery for the meniscus tear he sustained in the Lions’ divisional-round win over the Buccaneers, and Frank Ragnow will not head into the San Francisco matchup healthy. The veteran center plans … [Read more...] about Latest On Lions’ O-Line Situation

Lions Place TE Brock Wright On IR, Promote DL Tyson Alualu

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The Lions continue to tinker with their roster ahead of the team’s Conference Championship matchup against the 49ers. Third-year tight end Brock Wright was placed on injured reserve today as he continues to deal with a hip injury, and practice squad defensive lineman Tyson Alualu has been signed to the active roster to take his place. Wright has been dealing with his hip … [Read more...] about Lions Place TE Brock Wright On IR, Promote DL Tyson Alualu

Lions To Sign TE Zach Ertz

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Zach Ertz‘s free agent period is set to come to an end. The Pro Bowl tight end has agreed to a deal with the Lions, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network. Ertz was let go by the Cardinals November 30, a move which placed him on the waiver wire. No team claimed him, but a number of potential suitors emerged shortly after he became a free agent. The Lions were not named amongst the … [Read more...] about Lions To Sign TE Zach Ertz