Jets LB Jonathan Vilma visits as Lions explore trade
New York Jets02/27/2008 5:36 PM The Detroit Free Press reports Jets LB Jonathan Vilma was in the Detroit area Wednesday for a physical as the Lions explored a potential trade, according to a source. Vilma is recovering from knee surgery but hopes to be ready for training camp. He has a year left on his contract, but the Jets are allowing him to look for a new home because he doesn’t fit their 3-4 defense. The Lions are looking for an upgrade at middle linebacker and are listening to trade offers for DT Shaun Rogers. Read more