Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions
0-16-0, 4th NFC North
Jaguars trade Northcutt to Lions for Alexander
Jaguars trade Northcutt to Lions for Alexander
AP,
Jun 30, 2009
The Jacksonville Jaguars have traded receiver Dennis Northcutt to the Detroit Lions for safety Gerald Alexander. The deal was finalized Tuesday after both players passed physicals. Northcutt gives the Lions a veteran receiver opposite rising star Calvin Johnson. Alexander, a second-round pick in 2007, gives Jacksonville depth in the secondary. ...More |
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Lions Team Report
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Lions Team Report Jul 2, 2009
The Lions had just completed their offseason program with their final minicamp practice June 25. But the front office wasn't done.
Coming off the NFL's first 0-16 season, the Lions have tried just about everything to revamp the roster - trades, signings and several waiver clams, not to mention the draft - and they made another move the next day.
The Lions agreed to trade safety Gerald Alexander to Jacksonville for wide receiver Dennis Northcutt. They officially announced the trade July 2 after both players passed physicals.
The deal helped the Lions fill a need at wide receiver and in the return game, while alleviating a logjam at safety.
The Lions came into the offseason needing depth at receiver beyond Calvin Johnson. ...More |
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| 2008 Team Stats (Game averages) |
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Pts |
Yds |
Pass |
Rush |
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| Offense | 16.8 |
268.3 |
185.0 |
83.3 |
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| Defense | 32.3 |
404.4 |
232.3 |
172.1 |
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