Julian Peterson to be RELEASED by Seattle? (1 Viewer)

[Fighting Noles]

This was reported by a Seattle Radio Station Friday, so it is by no means official. It would save them some Cap Space, but still a little surprising especially since they just used the Franchise Tag on Leroy Hill (seemed to be making keeping the LBs a priority) & had given Julian a pretty big deal just a few years back....

They think it will occur this week.

Also noticed that they haven't resigned DD Lewis yet, who filled in a LOT for Tatupu last year.

 

[Spartans346]

So who would take Peterson's spot?

 

[Patsfan39]

So who would take Peterson's spot?

D.D. Lewis maybe? He looked good last year in the few games he played.

 

[Fighting Noles]

So who would take Peterson's spot?

D.D. Lewis maybe? He looked good last year in the few games he played.

Lewis is a Free Agent & Seattle still HAS NOT resigned him as of today (he hasn't signed anywhere else though either).He seemed to fill in on the inside last year though when Tatupu was hurt....

 

[Anthony Borbely]

The Lions reportedly are trying to trade Cory Redding for Peterson. No mention of any details, but I will guess contracts are being discussed by one or both players.

Link

Lions working on trading Cory Redding to Seahawks for Julian Peterson

by Tom Kowalski

Saturday March 14, 2009, 10:45 AM

UPDATED at 11:45 a.m.

A report that first surfaced onProFootballTalk.com has been confirmed by a league source: the Detroit Lions are trying to work a trade with the Seattle Seahawks. The Lions would send defensive tackle Cory Redding to Seattle in exchange for Pro Bowl linebacker Julian Peterson.

Asked if a deal had been completed, Lions spokesman Bill Keenist said, "We have nothing to confirm at this time.''

An e-mail and a phone message to Redding's agent, Kennard McGuire, have not been returned yet.

The Lions might have a replacement for Redding already on the team. The Lions, who have made some sweeping changes in the roster because certain players didn't fit the system, have kept defensive tackle Chuck Darby on board.

While some believe Darby, a former player for Rod Marinelli, is a "Tampa Two guy,'' Darby did start for three years in Seattle before joining the Lions last season.

The Lions have said they need to do a better job of stopping the run and they might be thinking of pairing Darby, 33, and recently acquired tackle Grady Jackson, 36, on running downs. Darby, who is a shade under 300 pounds, can get bigger. The Lions could then turn over the tackle spot to other players, including Ikaika Alama-Francis and Andre Fluellen, on passing downs.

The acquisition of Peterson, who was expected to be cut, would immediately fill Detroit's vacancy at strong side linebacker.

The other development from this trade could be that the Lions, if they draft Aaron Curry at No. 1, would move him into the middle. If the Lions don't want to make that switch, Curry is no longer a Detroit target and Baylor left tackle Jason Smith and Virginia left tackle Eugene Monroe could be the top prospects.

 

[Fighting Noles]

THANKS Anthony....

 

[Fighting Noles]

So who would take Peterson's spot?

D.D. Lewis maybe? He looked good last year in the few games he played.

Seattle Re-Signed Lewis TODAY....

 

[duece2626]

Lions | Peterson to play on strong side

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:16:07 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions LB Julian Peterson will play at strongside linebacker.

 

[Jetz]

Lions | Peterson to play on strong sideSun, 15 Mar 2009 14:16:07 -0700Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions LB Julian Peterson will play at strongside linebacker.

First time playing in an IDP league this year. What are the thoughts about peterson this year. Same value as when he was with Seattle. Up..Down??

 

[Jene Bramel]

Lions | Peterson to play on strong side

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:16:07 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions LB Julian Peterson will play at strongside linebacker.

First time playing in an IDP league this year.

What are the thoughts about peterson this year. Same value as when he was with Seattle. Up..Down??

If Jim Schwartz uses him as a down lineman in passing situations, I think his value will be about the same. If not, he'll have to make a living on solo tackles alone and will be affected by the talent at MLB. I don't see his value improving in Detroit.

 

[Jetz]

Lions | Peterson to play on strong side

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:16:07 -0700

Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions LB Julian Peterson will play at strongside linebacker.

First time playing in an IDP league this year.

What are the thoughts about peterson this year. Same value as when he was with Seattle. Up..Down??

If Jim Schwartz uses him as a down lineman in passing situations, I think his value will be about the same. If not, he'll have to make a living on solo tackles alone and will be affected by the talent at MLB. I don't see his value improving in Detroit.

Thanks for the quick reply Jene.