Jeff Backus
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My story: The Lions aren’t satisfied with just breaking through in 2011Lions offensive linemen Rob Sims and Jeff Backus are kinda just standing there/AP I began my conversation with Lions President Tom Lewand yesterday just hoping to get an understanding …
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Draft fallout: Can Riley Reiff play left tackle?… replaced. Detroit probably won't consider Reiff a truly successful pick, however, unless he eventually can replace Jeff Backus on the left side. That likely won't happen this year if Backus is healthy, but that's no guarantee considering …
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Injured Detroit Lions OL Jeff Backus to be ready for OTAs
Ailing Detroit Lions left tackle Jeff Backus plans to be ready by the time organized team activities begin in two weeks, the 11-year veteran told the team's official website …
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NFC North draft grades: Vikes begin long climb back; Pack reloads… to stay with elite pass rushers on the left side. But the Lions couldn't pass up his value at 23, especially with Jeff Backus reaching the end of his career and Gosder Cherilus a scheduled free agent in 2013. Questionable pick: Ryan Broyles …
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Lions pick Riley Reiff No. 23… pick of the 2012 NFL draft and Detroit Lions selected Riley Reid. Hey that's good check good pitch they right now Jeff Backus is 35 years old come off the elbow surgery. They needed help when the offensive line and let me sit their quarterback …
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NFL.com Mock Draft: No. 23 Lions… our quarterback upright and healthy. He's a good player so we're going to do everything we can keep it that way. Jeff Backus is old at left tackle. Stephen Peterman is thirty years old settled I don't know I need an offensive linemen that …
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Lions succeed in keeping core players, re-signing LB Tulloch
… retained defensive end Cliff Avril for at least another season with a franchise tag and re-signed offensive tackle Jeff Backus and backup quarterback Shaun Hill to two-year contracts. Detroit also signed safety Erik Coleman to a one-year …
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Lions sign OT Backus to two-year, $10 million deal
The Lions have re-signed OT Jeff Backus , signing him to a two-year, $10 million contract, according to a ..... JasonLaCanfora . Filed under: Jason La Canfora Tagged: Detroit Lions , Jeff Backus
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Agent: Lions have had 'a positive discussion' on deal for Backus
… free agency unless deals get done, including linebacker Stephen Tulloch , defensive end Cliff Avril , offensive tackle Jeff Backus and cornerback Eric Wright. Bargain hunting Marquee names will get the big headlines, but some teams can meet their …
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Notable NFL free agents in the 2012 class… Steelers 3 Reggie Wayne Colts 11 Wes Welker Patriots 8 Roy Williams Bears 8 Offensive tackles Player Team Accrued Jeff Backus Lions 11 Khalif Barnes Raiders 7 Demetrius Bell Bills 3 Vernon Carey Dolphins 8 King Dunlap Eagles 4 Jared Gaither Chargers …
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Lions signed all three coordinators to contract extensions
… Calvin Johnson and head coach Jim Schwartz among his offseason priorities. He also wants to re-sign offensive tackle Jeff Backus , defensive end Cliff Avril , linebacker Stephen Tulloch and backup quarterback Shaun Hill . "I think we have an opportunity …
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Lions' Best: I no longer suffer from concussion symptoms
… said. "I definitely want to be here, but I have to do the right thing for me and my family also." ... Tackle Jeff Backus had surgery Monday to repair a torn bicep muscle. “He’s going to miss a significant portion of time,” Schwartz …
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Lions OT Backus fears biceps injury is a tear
Detroit Lions tackle Jeff Backus suffered an injured bicep in Saturday's 45-28 loss to the New Orleans Saints in an NFC Wild Card Game, and the 11-year veteran …
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Lions Raiders Football - Matthew Stafford, Jeff Backus , Kamerion WimbleyDetroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes as tackle Jeff Backus (76) blocks Oakland Raiders linebacker Kamerion Wimbley (96) during the second quarter of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 18, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
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Week 11 Anatomy: Kevin Smith breaks out vs. Panthers… side so excellent job by Stafford to the ghost motion and here comes a convoy. Including great hustle by left tackle Jeff Backus . All the way. Into the end What a day by Kevin Smith three touchdowns on the day but maybe none more important than …
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Broncos defense, sack, 7-yd loss… be sacked back with a 45 yard line by Robert Ayers. He initially pulled away from. Elvis Dumervil. Do you hold on Jeff Backus left tackle I think with a hold Elvis Dumervil. Two Robert Ayers who gets the sack.
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Falcons defense, sack, 5-yd loss… of Johnson and here is Stafford looking to throw he's going to be sacked. And it's John Abraham. Feeling around Jeff Backus and eleventh here out of Michigan and native at Norcross and Abraham native allowed inside or was shot out of coming …
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Trading winds: Deals that should get done before deadline… and will match wits with offensive-minded Jim Harbaugh. Another key component of the game will be Lions left tackle Jeff Backus trying to slow down 49ers rookie sensation Aldon Smith, who had two sacks last week and kept pressure on Josh Freeman …
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Tale of the Tape: Midway Monsters vs. Motor City
… tackle, sitting Gosder Cherilus and starting Corey Hilliard . Other than a rough day against Jared Allen, left tackle Jeff Backus has played well this year. This line isn’t filled with studs but sturdy vets who have played a number of years …
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Breakout stars: Once unknowns, these 10 guys are on the rise… to have to find a way to block Ndamukong Suh and cover Calvin Johnson . That's key. Two other key matchups will be Jeff Backus vs. DeMarcus Ware and Chris Houston vs. Dez Bryant . Detroit wins a game in which both teams score 25-plus points …
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Eighty-nine current players were in NFL on 9/11
… years ago. Here are those 89 players, listed with their current teams: John Abraham, Falcons David Akers, 49ers Jeff Backus , Lions Champ Bailey, Broncos Jason Baker, Panthers Ronde Barber, Buccaneers Charlie Batch, Steelers Matt Birk …
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Lions' Backus back at practice after suffering torn chest muscleALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions activated left tackle Jeff Backus on Sunday and the 11-year veteran practiced with the team for the first time this season. Backus, who's started 160 straight …
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McCoy puts forth another big game, but Browns still lose to Lions
… in contact drills for the first time this week. ... The Lions were without starting CB Chris Houston (groin), T Jeff Backus (chest) and TE Tony Scheffler (cut hand).. ... The Browns will be at former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle …
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Lions' Fairley now able to walk as he recovers from foot surgery… myself and the D-tackles." The Lions have health concerns on the other side of the ball, too. Offensive lineman Jeff Backus (pectoral injury) and rookie wide receiver Titus Young (hamstring) have been out. Rookie running back Mikel Leshoure …
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Lions lose rookie RB Leshoure for season with torn Achilles… knee and safety Louis Delmas back on the field after having a pin removed from his hand. Starting offensive tackle Jeff Backus (chest) and key backup Jason Fox (foot) didn't practice. "We finished our 2-minute drill seven on seven …