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Burleson able to practice
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
(5/22/2013) The Detroit News reports Lions receiver Nate Burleson was able to practice during OTAs this week, which was a surprise. "I wasn't supposed to; I was told not to (practice)," said Burleson, who wasn't supposed to be back from leg surgery until July. "But it's like I always told you guys, if I can walk I can run, and if I can run I can play." Burleson took part in all the drills, including 7-on-7s. "It's as healed up as it's going to get," he said. "The good thing about being out there is I am playing at a high level and I am not 100 percent. When it gets stronger and I get endurance back in it, I will be back to playing with extreme confidence."
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Starting job Burleson's to lose
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
(5/7/2013) The Lions' official website reports that the starting outside receiver's role is Nate "Burleson's job to lose." The veteran is healthy after fracturing his leg last season and has the trust of the coaching staff.
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Burleson ahead of schedule
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
(4/22/2013) NFL.com reports that Lions receiver Nate Burleson is ahead of schedule as he heals from a season-ending broken leg injury suffered in 2012. "The great news is I'm healed up," Burleson said. "I just got news from my doctors that the bone is good. I'm running and jumping three months ahead of schedule." Burleson is slated to be the No. 2 receiver in Detroit this year opposite Calvin Johnson, but he welcomes any competition the Lions might add. "The way I look at it you are going to war every time you line up on Sunday, the more ammunition you have the better it is for you to go out there and battle," Burleson said. "We do have needs at just about every position, but I've always been a firm believer when it comes to draft picks you get the best guy."
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Burleson restructures to stay with Lions
by Dave Richard | Senior Fantasy Writer
(2/21/2013) Receiver Nate Burleson has agreed to a restructured contract, the Detroit Free Press reported Thursday. It keeps him in Motown after missing much of last season with a broken leg.
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Burleson could see more time
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
(2/5/2013) The Detroit Free-Press reports that with Titus Young gone, the Lions could give Nate Burleson and Ryan Broyles more work at receiver next year, or add to the position in the draft. Burleson is rehabbing from a broken leg, but expects to be ready for the start of the off-season program. Broyles is coming off a torn ACL but probably won't be ready until training camp.
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Burleson open to pay cut
by Jamey Eisenberg | Senior Fantasy Writer
(1/17/2013) The Detroit Free Press reports that Lions receiver Nate Burleson indicated he's open to taking a pay cut to stay with the team, and general manager Martin Mayhew said the team is closely monitoring his rehab from a broken leg. Burleson's cap number is $6.5 million.
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