BroadwayJ667 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 The Detroit Lions significantly bulked up their defensive line by adding beefy defensive tackle Grady Jackson with a three-year, $8 million contract on the same day the team finalized its two-year, $8.5 million contract with cornerback Phillip Buchanon, according to Nicholas J. Cotsonika of the Detroit Free Press. A 36-year-old defensive lineman who started 14 games last season for the Atlanta Falcons, Jackson weighs well over 350 pounds. The Lions defintely need to become stouter against the run, ranking last in the NFL at stopping the run a year ago while failing to win a single game. Former Miami Dolphins defensive lineman Vonnie Holliday is scheduled to visit next week, per the article. On the other side of the football, the Lions hosted free agent offensive lineman Daniel Loper. Loper wasn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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