Casey Fitzsimmons News

The fog has lifted. But a cloud of uncertainty remains for Lions veteran tight end Casey FitzSimmons.

It's as good as they've looked. And that's not likely to change until next season.

Catching up on a few personnel notes in the NFC North: Detroit Lions : Tailback Cedric Peerman is expected to be promoted from the practice squad to replace Kevin Smith on the active roster, according to John Niyo of the Detroit News .

Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is unlikely to play Sunday against Arizona, coach Jim Schwartz said today.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford was deemed "not likely to play" this week against Arizona by Lions coach Jim Schwartz after the rookie missed practice again Wednesday.

Detroit Lions tight end Casey FitzSimmons has been placed on injured reserve with a concussion.

When you have a defense that is as thin, as weak and as talent-poor as the Detroit Lions, it only makes sense to spend most of your upcoming draft picks on the defensive side of the ball.

Matthew Stafford watched the Detroit Lions practice Wednesday with his left shoulder wrapped in ice.

When a specific unit of a team has ranked last for nearly the entire NFL season, it's always a concern.

The Detroit Lions have placed running back Kevin Smith and tight end Casey FitzSimmson on the injured reserve list and they'll be lost for the season.

The Lions will be without tight end Casey Fitzsimmons for Sunday's game at Baltimore, which not only hurts their depth at the position but also their versatility.

The Cleveland Browns' victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers last night has altered the top of the board for next April's NFL draft.

BALTIMORE -- Linebacker Ernie Sims and safety Kalvin Pearson will return from hamstring injuries for the Lions today against the Ravens.

Baltimore -- The Lions made a roster move Saturday, releasing receiver Eric Fowler and signing tight end Jake Nordin from their practice squad.

The last time Daunte Culpepper faced a blitzing defense -- earlier this season against the Pittsburgh Steelers -- he made only a couple of mistakes.

Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz said after practice today that tight end Casey Fitzsimmons probably will not play Sunday at Baltimore as he continues to deal with a concussion he sustained at Cincinnati.

Lions running back Kevin Smith likes to talk. He can give reporters colorful quotes when he's in the mood.

Defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham was impressed by the Lions' tackling Sunday at Cincinnati.

Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford was a bystander for the open-media portion of practice Wednesday, three days after aggravating his left shoulder injury in a loss at Cincinnati.

If he doesn't play another down this season, Matthew Stafford has been through enough to have compiled a full body of work for his rookie season.