12-09-2008, 02:03 PM
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Experienced Starter w/First Big Contract
Join Date: Jun 2008
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CB Brian Kelly is available - Would he be an upgrade for the stretch?
The National Football Post | Lions Can CB Kelly
**Note - Just wondering. His stats are definitely nothing to get excited about.
Brian Kelly
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The Detroit Lions terminated the three-year, $8.5 million contract of Brian Kelly on Tuesday, a source told ESPN.com.
On Sunday at Ford Field, Kelly was dressed and active for the game against the Minnesota Vikings but coaches elected not to play him.
The Lions apparently wanted to use younger cornerbacks during their final three games. Kelly now has a chance to land with a playoff team that might be looking for a cornerback who can start.
Kelly came to Detroit during the offseason to reunite with Rod Marinelli, a former Bucs defensive line coach who was popular among Bucs defensive players. Marinelli wanted veterans who knew the Bucs’ cover-two system, and Kelly appeared to be a perfect fit.
The 32-year-old Kelly spent 10 seasons with the Bucs before joining the Lions. Kelly, who received a $3.25 million bonus, won’t lose any money with the release. His $1.25 million base salary was guaranteed when he made the Lions’ 53-man roster.
If he doesn’t land a job in the next three weeks, he can apply for termination pay under terms of the collective bargaining agreement and get those three remaining game checks.
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Last edited by JSn; 12-09-2008 at 02:08 PM..
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No thanks on this one. Let Wilhite get the playing time under his belt.
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