SB Nation Detroit - Detroit Lions Will Reportedly Work Out Steve Slaton, Ryan Granthttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48919/detroit-fave.png2012-09-26T17:08:58-04:00http://detroit.sbnation.com/rss/stream/31124172012-09-26T17:08:58-04:002012-09-26T17:08:58-04:00Redskins sign Ryan Grant to one-year deal
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<p>After reportedly working out with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> earlier this month, free agent running back <span>Ryan Grant</span> has signed a one-year contract worth about $1.2 million with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/teams/washington-redskins">Washington Redskins</a>, according to <a target="_blank" href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2012/09/25/ryan-grant-is-signed-by-redskins/"></a><a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/football-insider/wp/2012/09/25/ryan-grant-is-signed-by-redskins/">Mike Jones of the Washington Post.</a></p>
<p>Despite juggling multiple running backs, it is not believed that the Lions offered Grant a contract after his workout with the team. Grant also worked out for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/">Chicago Bears</a> on Tuesday.</p>
<p>Grant rushed 134 times for 559 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games for the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/">Green Bay Packers</a> in 2011-12. The Packers released him prior to the start of the season.</p>
<p><span>Kevin Smith</span> leads the Lions in rushing with 29 carries for 115 yards through three weeks of the season. Mikel LeShoure, the Lions' second-round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Illinois, is second on the team with 26 carries for 100 yards. The Lions are averaging 102.0 yards per game on the ground ,which ranks 14th in the league this season.</p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/lions/2012/9/26/3413734/ryan-grant-signs-with-washington-redskinsPardeep Toor2012-09-17T15:52:54-04:002012-09-17T15:52:54-04:00Detroit Lions To Work Out Ryan Grant, Steve Slaton
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<p>Along with <span>Steve Slaton</span>, free agent running back <span>Ryan Grant</span> will be visiting the <a href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Detroit Lions</a> for a workout, <a href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/247779524979331072">according to Jason La Canfora of CBS Sports</a>.</p>
<p>Grant has spent 2012 as a free agent, but was a member of the <a href="https://www.acmepackingcompany.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Green Bay Packers</a> from 2007 to 2011. Last season. he played in 15 games for Green Bay, but managed to rush for only 559 yards and two touchdowns. Before suffering a season ending ankle injury in Week 1 of 2010, Grant had rushed for over 1,200 yards in both 2008 and 2009.</p>
<p>This is not the first time Ryan Grant has been reported to visit the Lions. Grant, reportedly, had <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2012/5/3/2996916/ryan-grant-detroit-lions-contract">a contract offer</a> on the table from Detroit, but <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2012/5/8/3008259/ryan-grant-detroit-lions-visit">conflicting reports</a> said that a visit to Detroit was never even scheduled.</p>
<p>The Lions have been thin at the running back position in 2012 with <span>Mikel Leshoure</span> and <span>Jahvid Best</span> yet to play this season.</p>
<p><i>Head over to <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Pride of Detroit</a> for more Lions coverage and be sure to check out <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl">SB Nation's NFL hub</a> for more news and analysis from around the league.</i></p>
https://detroit.sbnation.com/detroit-lions/2012/9/17/3348410/detroit-lions-ryan-grant-steve-slatonJack Cassidy2012-09-16T10:06:08-04:002012-09-16T10:06:08-04:00Detroit Lions Will Reportedly Work Out Running Back Steve Slaton
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<figcaption>July 28 2012; Davie, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins running back Steve Slaton (23) looks on during practice at the Dolphins training facility. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-US PRESSWIRE</figcaption>
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<p>The Detroit Lions are reportedly interested in free agent running back Steve Slaton.</p> <p>On the lookout for depth at running back, the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Detroit Lions</a> will work out free agent <span>Steve Slaton</span> next week, <a target="_blank" href="https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/247152364212076544">according to Jason LaCanfora of CBS Sports</a>:</p>
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<p>Lions, who as i have been reporting looking to beef up at RB, will work out Steve Slaton next week. Slaton worked out for <a href="https://www.windycitygridiron.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Bears</a> today</p>
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Slaton played in six games last season, three with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.battleredblog.com/">Houston Texans</a> and three with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.thephinsider.com/">Miami Dolphins</a>. He finished the season with 84 yards rushing on 24 carries. Slaton is a former 1,000-yard rusher. As a rookie in 2008-09, he had 1,282 rushing yards and 377 yards receiving, but he has struggled with injuries since.</p>
<p>The Lions have been without injured running backs <span>Jahvid Best</span> and Mikel Leshoure this season.</p>
<p><i>Head over to <a href="http://www.prideofdetroit.com/">Pride of Detroit</a> for more Lions coverage and Week 1 reaction, and be sure to check out <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/nfl">SB Nation's NFL hub</a> for more news and analysis from around the league.</i></p>
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