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Rod Marinelli aims to keep free agents, Rogers | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press
Coach Rod Marinelli wants to add fast, explosive players this off-season. But that doesn't mean he's in a rush as the Lions reshape the roster. The Lions aren't releasing veterans right now, as some other teams are. They aren't saying they won't re-sign certain unrestricted free agents. They are leaving their options open, as they wait and see how things play out. The scouting combine runs ...
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