| Thu Mar 22 2012 | 16:11 | Lions re-sign TE Will Heller to one-year deal | ||||
Lions re-signed TE Will Heller to a one-year contract. | ||||||
A blocking specialist playing behind Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler, Heller has totaled just 10 receptions over the past two seasons. His offensive role will be minimal in 2012. | ||||||
| Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter | ||||||
| Mon Mar 12 2012 | 16:59 | Lions release TE Will Heller | ||||
Lions released TE Will Heller. | ||||||
The cap-strapped Lions will free up $1.3 million. Primarily a blocking specialist, the 31-year-old caught just six passes behind Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler last season. | ||||||
| Source: Tim Twentyman on Twitter | ||||||
| Sun Jun 27 2010 | 16:52 | Heller dealing with back spasms | ||||
Will Heller has been dealing with back spasms throughout the spring. | ||||||
With Tony Scheffler now in the mix and Brandon Pettigrew's ACL rehab reportedly on track, Heller's role will be very minimal this season. | ||||||
| Source: Detroit News | ||||||