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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
FB Montell Owens brought in by Bears
The Chicago Bears have signed veteran fullback Montell Owens to take the place of shelved LB D.J. Williams on the roster. Owens, a former Pro Bowl special teamer with Jacksonville, played in several games for Detroit early in the year.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Lions put Montell Owens on IR
The Detroit Lions put running back Montell Owens on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, ending his season.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Lions down to two healthy running backs
The Detroit Lions might need to promote running back George Winn from the practice squad or sign a free agent because they currently have two healthy running backs, Reggie Bush and fullback Jed Collins, reports the Detroit Free Press. Joique Bell is recovering from a concussion, while Theo Riddick and Montell Owens are dealing with pulled hamstrings.All three were knocked out of Sunday's win over the Jets. Lions coach Jim Caldwell has not provided any updates on the injured trio. Detroit hosts Buffalo in Week 5.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Hamstring injury knocks Montell Owens, Theo Riddick out of Week 4
Detroit Lions running backs Montell Owens and Theo Riddick were both forced out of Sunday's game against the Jets due to hamstring injuries, per ESPN. Owens, who had been nursing a hamstring injury as of late, was on the sideline in street clothes in the second half. Riddick also re-aggravated the injury in the first half. He had one carry for two yards before leaving the game. The Lions will host the Bills in Week 5.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Eight Lions ruled active for Week 4
The following players on the injury report were listed active for the Detroit Lions in Week 4 against the Jets: Calvin Johnson (ankle), Ezekiel Ansah (knee), Joique Bell (knee), Nick Fairley (biceps), James Ihedigbo (neck), George Johnson (groin), Theo Riddick (hamstring) and Montell Owens (hamstring).
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by Marty Gitlin | CBSSports.com
Lions release extensive injury report Friday
The questionable tag for premier wide receiver Calvin Johnson (ankle) highlights a lengthy injury report issued Friday by the Detroit Lions. Those ruled out are tight end Joseph Fauria (ankle), linebacker Travis Lewis (quad) and cornerback Cassius Vaughn (ankle). Safety Don Carey (hamstring) and tackle LaAdrian Waddle (calf) are doubtful. Fullback Montell Owens (hamstring) is the lone questionable. The probables are defensive ends Ezekiel Ansah (knee) and George Johnson (groin), running backs Joique Bell (knee) and Theo Riddick (hamstring), defensive tackle Nick Fairley (biceps) and safety James Ihedigbo (neck).
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by Chris Cwik |
Lions inactives Week 3
The Detroit Lions have listed QB Kellen Moore, CB Cassius Vaughn, S James Ihedigbo, FB Montell Owens, LB Travis Lewis, T LaAdrian Waddle and WR Ryan Broyles as inactive Week 3 against the Packers. Lewis and Vaughn had already been ruled out prior to gametime. Ihedigbo and Owens entered the game considered doubtful.
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by Chris Towers | Fantasy Writer
Montell Owens not expected to play in Week 3
Detroit Lions running back Montell Owens is expected to sit out Week 3 against the Packers, after being limited throughout the week in practice due to a hamstring injury. He is officially listed on the injury report as doubtful.
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by Igor Mello | CBSSports.com
Montell Owens exits game with head injury
Detroit Lions running back Montell Owens left Friday's preseason game against the Jaguars in the opening quarter with a an apparent head injury, the team announced. Owens was taken back to the locker and was evaluated for a head injury. The team has not revealed the extent of the injury, though he was unable to return.
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by Larry Hartstein |
Jed Collins expected to beat out Montell Owens
Jed Collins should beat out Montell Owens in the Detroit Lions' training camp battle at fullback, reports MLive.com. The website favors Collins "based on his frame and his familiarity with offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi." Collins (6-1, 255) spent the last three seasons in New Orleans with Lombardi.
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