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AFC West notes: Jack Williams claimed

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...catch up on some division notes before Monday night's game: Cornerback Jack Williams was awarded to Detroit on waivers. Denver cut the second-year player Saturday to make room for veteran cornerback Ty Law...

Blog | November 09, 2009

Wrap-up: Chiefs 14, Redskins 6

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...Williamson Well, the Chiefs' win watch is over. Scratch Kansas City off the list of potential Detroit Lions 0-16 copycats. It's not going to happen this year. The Chiefs finally found a...

Blog | October 18, 2009

When will the Chiefs' first victory happen?

Bill Williamson, AFC West

Posted by ESPN.com's Bill Williamson Thanks to the 2008 Detroit Lions, the idea of a team finishing the NFL season 0-16 is no longer shocking and...

Blog | October 16, 2009

Turk McBride claimed off waivers

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...being cut in Kansas City, the former second-round pick was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. The Lions have the first claiming priority in the NFL...

Blog | September 16, 2009

AFC West news and notes

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...some defensive tackle. Denver has 28 new players this year after they set their 53-man roster. Detroit leads the league 31 new players. The league average this year is 15

Blog | September 06, 2009

Denver tries, but misses out on O'Connell

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...records. Currently, the system is based on the 2008 win/loss record. Detroit had the highest priority in the league. Had the Lions not put a claim on O'Connell, Cleveland would have been awarded...

Blog | September 01, 2009

Raiders trim roster

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...Shawn Bayes, defensive tackle Joe Cohen and guard Jonathan Compas. Franklin has been cut by Kansas City, Detroit and Oakland in less than five months

Blog | August 31, 2009

Evening AFC West news and notes

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...Pro Bowl player this year. Former Oakland receiver Ronald Curry was traded from Detroit to St. Louis. He signed with the Lions this offseason after a so-so career in Oakland. Former San Diego backup...

Blog | July 22, 2009

Evening AFC West news and notes

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...the new union head was postponed. Former Denver safety Marquand Manuel signed a one-year deal with Detroit on Tuesday. Center LeCharles Bentley, whose career has been derailed by injuries, could potentially play this season...

Blog | June 02, 2009

Bly trade officially a total bust

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...s Bill Williamson The winner of the blockbuster 2007 trade between the Denver Broncos and the Detroit Lions is ... neither team. The final chapter of the lackluster trade came Monday when the Lions cut...

Blog | June 01, 2009

Broncos' weakness: Defensive front seven

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...defense can't stop the run, pass defense becomes even less important. Only the winless Detroit Lions allowed a greater yards per rush average than Denver last year. There are some pass-rushers...

Blog | June 01, 2009

Raiders finally land former KC receiver

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...because he didn't fit the new regime's system. Detroit and Oakland both jumped on him. However, the Lions quickly decided he didn't fit their plan, either. Still, Oakland...

Blog | May 19, 2009

Rookie on the hot seat: Darrius Heyward-Bey

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...pressure on him in 2009 than Oakland receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey. Perhaps other than Matthew Stafford in Detroit or Mark Sanchez in New York, Heyward-Bey is facing the most pressure of any player entering...

Blog | May 14, 2009

Broncos may pursue Levi Jones

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...to pursue starting jobs. He'd likely be more interested in potential openings in Buffalo or Detroit. If the Denver option becomes appealing to Jones, expect it to be down the road if the...

Blog | May 06, 2009

Could these players still end up in Kansas City?

Bill Williamson, AFC West

...Larry Foote: The former Pittsburgh linebacker has expressed an interest in playing for the Lions, and he reportedly will visit Detroit this week. While he would fit in Kansas City, it seems as if...

Blog | May 05, 2009