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Dave Birkett Detroit Free Press Published 9:36 p.m. UTC Jul 26, 2018 The Detroit Lions will be without their biggest free-agent addition of the offseason when they open training camp on Friday. The Lions placed linebacker Devon Kennard on the non-football injury list, one of a handful of moves they made with the season about to officially get under way. The Lions also placed defensive end Cornelius Washington on NFI, and signed defensive lineman Ricky Jean Francois and linebacker Darnell Sankey. To make room for Francois and Sankey, the Lions waived undrafted free agents Al-Rasheed Benton and Beau Nunn. Kennard signed a three-year, $17.25-million deal with the Lions in March and is expected to start at strong-side linebacker this fall. He adds a pass-rushing presence to a team that ranked 20th in the NFL in sacks last season. While the exact reason for Kennard's NFI designation is not known, a person familiar with the decision said the linebacker will be back … [Read more...] about Detroit Lions put Kennard, Washington on non-football injury list

Justin Rogers The Detroit News Published 9:29 p.m. UTC Jul 26, 2018 Allen Park – The Detroit Lions will open training camp light on pass rushers. Two days after announcing Ziggy Ansah would be placed on the physically unable to perform list, the Lions announced Thursday that linebacker Devon Kennard and defensive end Cornelius Washington will begin camp on the non-football injury list. The extent of either injury is not immediately known. In addition to the designations, the Lions formally announced the signing of defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois and linebacker Darnell Sankey. To clear the roster space, the team released undrafted free agents Al-Rasheed Benton and offensive lineman Beau Nunn. More: 5 story lines to watch as Lions open training camp Jean Francois split last season between two teams, finishing the year with the New England Patriots. He recorded 10 tackles in six regular season games, and added six tackles and a sack in the postseason for the Super … [Read more...] about Lions sign 2, place Devon Kennard, Cornelius Washington on non-football injury list

Greg Beacham Associated Press Published 1:58 p.m. UTC Jul 26, 2018 Los Angeles — Washington is the overwhelming favorite to win the Pac-12 in the annual preseason poll of media members. Coach Chris Petersen wasn’t exactly celebrating Wednesday after Washington received 37 of 43 votes as the media’s choice to win the Pac-12 for the second time in three years. “That doesn’t mean anything to us,” said Petersen, the Huskies’ fifth-year head coach. “There’s no more expectations put on us from the day that we walked into that building. We expect to be good and win games, and that’s never changed, so because other people think that we might win some games, that doesn’t really change our mindset. I think the only thing about it for me is, I like to be on a different team than (the media) are on. I’d rather prove you wrong than to prove you right. Now we’re working to prove you right rather than prove you … [Read more...] about Wednesday’s football: Washington is media pick in Pac-12

Greg Beacham Associated Press Published 12:57 p.m. UTC Jul 26, 2018 Los Angeles — Washington is the overwhelming favorite to win the Pac-12 in the annual preseason poll of media members. Coach Chris Petersen wasn’t exactly celebrating Wednesday after Washington received 37 of 43 votes as the media’s choice to win the Pac-12 for the second time in three years. “That doesn’t mean anything to us,” said Petersen, the Huskies’ fifth-year head coach. “There’s no more expectations put on us from the day that we walked into that building. We expect to be good and win games, and that’s never changed, so because other people think that we might win some games, that doesn’t really change our mindset. I think the only thing about it for me is, I like to be on a different team than (the media) are on. I’d rather prove you wrong than to prove you right. Now we’re working to prove you right rather than prove you … [Read more...] about Tuesday’s football: Washington is media pick in Pac-12