freep.com - 2/27/2008
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Jets linebacker Jonathan Vilma was in the Detroit area Wednesday for a physical as the Lions explored a potential trade, according to a source. Vilma is recovering from knee surgery but hopes to be ready for training camp. He has a year left on his contract, but the Jets are allowing him to look for a new home because he doesn't fit their 3-4 defense. The Lions are looking for an upgrade at ...
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Jonathan Vilma in Detroit Could Be Traded From Jets to Lions for Shaun Rogers
FanHouse —
... is reportedly in Detroit for a physical exam today, and if his surgically repaired knee checks out, he could be traded to the Lions soon. ...
VILMA IS IN MOTOWN
ProFootballTalk.com —
We reported on Tuesday night that the Lions are the favorites to land linebacker Jonathan Vilma in a trade with the Jets. On Wednesday, Vilma was in Detroit for a physical . Vilma was the 12th overall pick in the 2004 draft. He has struggled to adapt to a 3-4 defense, and the thinking is that he’ll be better back in a 4-3 attack.
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END NEAR FOR VILMA —
NY Post: Sports 2/28/2008
Jonathan Vilma's stay with the Jets is nearly over, and he could be sent packing as soon as tomorrow, when NFL free agency begins and it's open season on trades. Vilma tried to sell himself during last week's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis...
