Avril seeking ’security and longevity’ from Lions
Published: February 21, 2012
Detroit defensive end Cliff Avril said Saturday that he’s open to holding out if the Lions attempt to resolve his pending free agency by applying the franchise tag.
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Lions keep DE Avril from free agency with non-exclusive tag The Detroit Lions confirmed Monday that they have placed a non-exclusive franchise tag on defensive end Cliff Avril, announcing the move on their official website.
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DE Avril says he might hold out if Lions tag him
Detroit Lions defensive end Cliff Avril said he will contemplate holding out from training camp if the team uses its franchise tag on him rather than negotiate a long-term deal.
ESPN.com - NFL - Lions’ Avril: ‘I definitely don’t want to be franchised’ Detroit defensive end Cliff Avril said Wednesday that he doesn't want the Lions to use the franchise tag on him.
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