Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure will be suspended for two games during the upcoming NFL season, according to a league source. Leshoure will also be docked two additional game checks, which will cost him $109,411, according to Dave Birkett.

Well, we kind of knew this was coming, right? Right? Sigh. The suspension comes after Leshoure was busted twice this offseason for marijuana possession. Leshoure later pleaded guilty and paid a $575 fine. Unfortunately, he couldn’t avoid further punishment.

In a radio interview with 97.1 The Ticket on Tuesday, Lions president Tom Lewand said he was expecting a suspension.

“Obviously that discipline falls under the commissioner’s purview,” he said. “And suspensions are certainly something that could be a possibility and I would say are likely if you look at similar types of incidences on other teams. “ » Continue reading “Mikel Leshoure To Be Suspended 2 Games”

The back and forth between the Detroit Lions and defensive end Cliff Avril has actually become quite comical and perhaps a bit immature.

The Lions are set to start a mandatory minicamp next week, but it doesn’t look like Avril will be there. Avril has yet to sign his franchise tender and contract negotiations appear to be getting worse, not better.

To make matters more interesting, president Tom Lewand was asked about the negotiations between the two sides and his response was not in the least bit comforting:

“We obviously have the tender out on Cliff and he’s welcome to sign that anytime he wants,” Lions president Tom Lewand said at the team’s charity golf outing today. “We’ve continued discussions on whether we can convert that into something on a longer-term basis but, really, in many ways, in terms of the tender, the ball’s in his court.”

On Saturday, Avril countered that with a response of his own. When asked about what Lewand had to say, Avril said: » Continue reading “Cliff Avril, Detroit Lions Still in Contract Negotiations”

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley released a statement apologizing for his actions this offseason that resulted in both an arrest for marijuana possession and most recently an arrest for DUI.

In Ndamukong Suh like fashion, Fairley took to his Facebook page to apologize for his actions that he called “inexcusable.” The full statement is as follows:

After taking some much-needed time to reflect on recent incidents, and after conversations with my advisors, teammates, and members of the Lions organization, I would like to make the following statement:

I want to personally apologize to my fans, teammates and the Detroit Lions organization for bringing this unwanted attention to our team. I recognize my actions were inexcusable and I personally need to uphold the expected standard of behavior of a professional athlete. I do not take for granted this opportunity and feel blessed everyday to play in the NFL.

At this time, I am fully cooperating with the Mobile, Ala. Police Department. I am now focused on moving forward and committing my focus to football. I would like to thank everyone for your concern and understanding. » Continue reading “Nick Fairley Releases Apology Following His Arrests”