Detroit Lions 08/04/2007 9:41 AMNFL.com news wire reports the Detroit Lions placed rookie QB Drew Stanton on injured reserve, ending his season to open up a roster spot for WR Calvin Johnson, the second overall pick in April's draft. The former Michigan State quarterback injured his knee during the first week of camp and underwent arthroscopic surgery July 31. The second-round pick was expected to miss all of training camp, meaning he wouldn't get enough practice time to learn Mike Martz's difficult offensive scheme.Read more
Arizona Cardinals 08/04/2007 8:35 AMThe Arizona Republic reports after signing what is believed to be - on paper, at least - the richest contract ever for an offensive lineman, Cardinals rookie OT Levi Brown was asked what he was going to do first. Let's see. He said he would like to build a new house for his parents. If they don't want one, he plans to pay off their mortgage and take care of all their bills. Then he wants to buy a house for himself. Oh yeah, and go pick out a nice set of wheels.Read more
Detroit Lions 08/04/2007 8:32 AMESPN.com reports rookie WR Calvin Johnson signed a six-year deal with the Detroit Lions on Friday, ending the No. 2 overall pick's eight-day holdout. Johnson's contract is worth $64 million, with $27.2 million fully guaranteed, ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports.Read more
Cleveland Browns 08/04/2007 8:27 AMOL Ryan Tucker of the Cleveland Browns has been suspended without pay for the teamâs first four regular-season games of 2007 for violating the NFL Policy on Anabolic Steroids and Related Substances. Tuckerâs suspension begins on Saturday, September 1. He is eligible to return to the Brownsâ active roster on Monday, October 1 following the teamâs September 30 game against the Baltimore Ravens. Tucker is eligible to participate in all preseason practices and games.Read more
