Julian Peterson

...but he took a step back the past two. Peterson started slowly, but he has come on lately as the Lions have moved him around the field -- outside linebacker, pass-rushing defensive end, even inside rusher. Ernie Sims struggled to pick up the...

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John Niyo: Trade for linebacker Julian Peterson pays off for Lions Trade for linebacker Julian Peterson pays off for Lions Allen Park -- It was billed as "a land of opportunity" to prospective free agents last winter, which, of course,...

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Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) carries the ball while being tackled by Detroit Lions linebacker Julian Peterson (59) after picking up a first down in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 15,...

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...1.4 tackles with no sacks. Peterson leads the Lions with 3 1/2 sacks, which puts him on pace for eight sacks, and he has proved versatile by playing defensive end and attacking from different parts of the field. 2. Drafting QB Matthew...

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...and Alex Mack. DL Julian Peterson is getting up their in age, but with veterans Larry Foote and Ernie Sims to go along with them, the unit has the experience to sit back and defend Quinn's short passing approach. The Lions are ranked...

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...Sept. 12, 1999, at since-demolished Kingdome. Only third meeting since. ... Lions three-time Pro Bowl LB Julian Peterson spent previous three seasons with Seattle. His last sack in Seattle as Seahawks opponent was Dec. 11, 2005, with...

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...Cohen was flagged for hitting Ben Roethlisberger (Steelers) below the waist; • Julian Peterson was flagged for hitting Marc Bulger (Rams) across the head. "That's why I'd like to get on the competition committee," Lions defensive...

In this article: Kevin Smith, Lions, Jim Schwartz, NFL, and Matthew Stafford

...this week. Linebacker Ernie Sims will miss at least a month with a hamstring tear, forcing DeAndre Levy (35 tackles, 1 INT) back into the lineup alongside Larry Foote (56 tackles, 1 sack) and Julian Peterson (34 tackles, 3.5 sacks). Foote has...

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...carry for the rest of his life -- Redding asked for a trade. In March, the Lions sent the defensive lineman to the Seahawks with a fifth-round pick for linebacker Julian Peterson. "I felt like I gave Detroit six years of all that Cory can...

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