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The Steelers expect to face Detroit Lions rookie quarterback Matthew Stafford on Sunday at Ford Field -- or at least they want the Lions to think that.

No Fantasy Teams Found 49 Zack Follett, LB Height/Weight: 6-2/232 Birthdate: 07/03/1987 Birthplace: Clovis, CA, USA Team: Detroit College: California NFL Experience: Rookie Owned/Started%: 0/0 Latest News Lions make roster moves : The Lions signed linebacker Zach Follett from their practice squad, released linebacker Darnell Bing and put wide ...

The Lions signed linebacker Zack Follett off the practice squad to make an impact on special teams, and that's exactly what he intends to make Sunday against Pittsburgh -- an impact.

Former Clovis standout Zack Follett is getting another chance in the NFL. Follett was selected by Detroit in the spring NFLdraft, but released in the Lions final cut-down at the start of the season and signed to the practice sqaud.

When Jim Schwartz announced the final 53-man roster after the final preseason game, he cautioned that nothing was set it in stone.

The Detroit Lions claimed safety Marvin White off waivers and signed linebacker Zach Follett from their practice squad.

Allen Park -- Rookie linebacker Zack Follett, a seventh-round pick out of California, earned a promotion from the Lions' practice squad to the 53-man roster this week.

The Detroit Lions claimed safety Marvin White off waivers and signed linebacker Zach Follett from their practice squad.

The Detroit Lions have waived linebacker Darnell Bing and activated rookie Zack Follett from the practice squad.

New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush, who had trouble hanging on to the ball against Detroit on Sunday, said he has never heard boos before.

The Lions got an unexpected bit of bad news Tuesday, when kicker Swayze Waters woke up with a stiff hamstring and had to miss practice.

According to a league source, the Detroit Lions claimed linebacker/defensive end Orion Martin off waivers.

Another week of practice under coach Eric Mangini, or a visit from the dreadful Detroit Lions? You make the call.

It seemed like the perfect situation for the rebuilding Detroit Lions: No. 1 overall draft pick Matthew Stafford getting his first start of the preseason at quarterback against the Cleveland Browns following a promising performance in his professional debut last weekend.

Jim Schwartz said he's not "100 percent" sure rookie Matthew Stafford will get his first NFL start Saturday at Cleveland in the Lions' second exhibition game.

The Detroit Lions might still be searching for another quality cornerback to start opposite of Phillip Buchanon -- and allowing them to move Anthony Henry to safety -- but there is one guy who might step up and take one of the backup positions.

Allen Park -- Running back and linebacker were the two areas Lions senior vice president and general manager Martin Mayhew mentioned when asked about positions he's most happy with heading into camp.

Running back and linebacker were the two areas Lions senior vice president and general manager Martin Mayhew mentioned when asked about positions he's most happy with heading into camp.

The Lions signed seventh-round draft pick Zack Follett, a linebacker, to a three-year contract Monday.

Lions linebacker Darnell Bing finally must feel like he has a home -- and a position he's becoming more familiar with each day.