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Eagles | Philly hiring new national scout Wed May 11, 02:22 PM
The Philadelphia Eagles are hiring Denver Broncos scout Jordon Dizon as their new national scout, per sources.
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Lions | Will release Jordon Dizon Thu Jul 28, 02:42 PM
The Detroit Lions will release LB Jordon Dizon.
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Lions | Odds stacked against Jordon Dizon Wed Jul 13, 02:26 AM
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (knee) doesn't appear to fit into the team's plans, and the odds are stacked against him heading into 2011. He blew out his knee in the first preseason game last season.
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Lions | Team not likely to retain Jordon Dizon Wed Jan 5, 10:49 PM
The Detroit Lions are not expected to bring back LB Jordon Dizon (knee), reports Chris McCosky, of The Detroit News. Dizon blew out his knee in the first exhibition game this past season.
| Footballguys view: Dizon doesn't really fit what Detroit wants a linebacker to be, and thus he'll likely have to find a fit somewhere else. |
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Lions | Jordon Dizon clears waivers, placed on IR Sat Aug 21, 02:29 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (knee) has cleared waivers and has been placed on Injured Reserve, ending his 2010 season, according to MLive.com's Tom Kowalski.
| Footballguys view: Dizon will miss the entire season, and may have to find his way on another team next year because he doesn't really fit what the Lions want to do on defense. His skill set is perfect for a team like Indianapolis. |
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Lions | Jordon Dizon placed on IR Mon Aug 16, 03:07 PM
The Detroit Lions have placed LB Jordon Dizon (knee) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2010 season, according to MLive.com's Tom Kowalski.
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Lions | Jordon Dizon expected to miss season Sun Aug 15, 02:18 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (knee) is expected to miss the entire 2010 season after suffering a knee injury in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 14, reports MLive.com's Tom Kowalski. Dizon told several people after the game that he would not return this season.
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Lions | Jordon Dizon could have serious knee injury Sun Aug 15, 03:42 AM
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (knee) may have a serious knee injury, according to head coach Jim Schwartz, reports The Associated Press.
| Footballguys view: Dizon has a been a bust since the Lions made him their second-round pick in 2008. You can drop him in deep dynasty IDP leagues. |
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Lions | Jordon Dizon injured in preseason game Sat Aug 14, 09:03 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (leg) suffered a leg injury in the first half of the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 14, reports CBSSports.com.
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Lions | DeAndre Levy remains sidelined Fri Aug 6, 03:45 AM
Detroit Lions MLB DeAndre Levy (back) remained out of practice Thursday, Aug. 5, reports Chris McCosky, of The Detroit News. LBs Jordon Dizon and Vinny Ciurciu saw most of the work at middle linebacker in his place, while LB Isaiah Ekejiuba also saw some reps.
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Lions | Jordon Dizon has to impress coaching staff Sun Jul 11, 12:36 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon doesn't fit the Lions' new trend of size at the linebacker position, reports Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com. Dizon, 6-foot and 232 pounds, will have to compensate with consistency, playmaking ability and support against the pass. His name has not been mentioned as a potential replacement for Ernie Sims, who was traded earlier this year. The coaching staff also has an issue with his durability.
| Footballguys view: Dizon was once one of the hottest commodities in IDP leagues as the heir to the Detroit MLB spot, but now that job belongs to DeAndre Levy, and Dizon is fighting for a roster spot. |
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Lions | Jordon Dizon learning to think more Tue Jun 8, 10:54 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon has been trying to learn to react less and think more this offseason, reports Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press. Dizon said, "A lot of people think way too much. They overthink, overanalyze, which makes them really slow and late to the play. But for me, I underthink. I see one thing, and I'm gone."
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Lions | Jordon Dizon's role this season uncertain Sun May 16, 05:30 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon said he is not sure what his role on the defense will be this season, according to Tim Twentyman, of The Detroit News. 'My role is undefined at this point,' Dizon said. 'We have a lot of competition. Good competition not only makes yourself better but the person in front of you and behind you better. It's good competition for the team, but as far as my role goes, I'm just here to compete and when I compete, I make everyone else better.'
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Lions | Seven defensive players on the bubble to return Wed Jan 6, 10:56 PM
Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions DT Grady Jackson, DL Andre Fluellen, DE Jason Hunter, DL Dewayne White, DL Landon Cohen, LB Larry Foote and LB Jordon Dizon are on the bubble to return to the team next season.
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Lions | Three probable for Week 17 Fri Jan 1, 07:31 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DE Dewayne White (ankle), LB Jordon Dizon (neck) and CB Brian Witherspoon (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 1. They are listed as probable for Week 17 and are expected to play.
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Lions | Dizon, White practice Thursday Thu Dec 31, 05:33 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (neck) and DE Dewayne White (toe) fully participated in practice Thursday, Dec. 31. He is expected to play in Week 17.
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Lions | Five players limited Wednesday Wed Dec 30, 05:22 PM
Detroit Lions DT Joe Cohen (knee), DT Grady Jackson (knee), LB Jordon Dizon (neck), CB Phillip Buchanon (shoulder) and CB Brian Witherspoon (ankle) were limited during practice Wednesday, Dec. 30.
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Lions | Dizon probable for Week 12 Wed Nov 25, 05:57 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (neck) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 25. He is listed as probable for Week 12.
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Lions | Seven limited Monday Mon Nov 23, 05:40 PM
Packers.com reports Detroit Lions DL Joe Cohen (ankle), FS Louis Delmas (ankle), LB Jordon Dizon (neck), LB Zack Follett (neck), DL Grady Jackson (knee), OT Daniel Loper (back) and WR Derrick Williams (hip) were limited in practice Monday, Nov. 23.
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Lions | Five defensive players probable for Week 11 Fri Nov 20, 05:42 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DT Grady Jackson (knee), CB Phillip Buchanon (knee), LB Jordon Dizon (neck), DE Jason Hunter (knee) and FS Ko Simpson (knee) were limited during practice Friday, Nov. 20. They are listed as probable for Week 11 and will be able to play.
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Lions | Five limited Thursday, expected to play Week 11 Thu Nov 19, 09:56 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions CB Phillip Buchanon (knee), LB Jordon Dizon (neck), LB Larry Foote (knee), DE Jason Hunter (knee) and S Ko Simpson (knee) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 19, but each are expected to play Week 11.
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Lions | Six defensive players limited Wednesday Wed Nov 18, 05:26 PM
Detroit Lions CB Phillip Buchanon (knee), LB Jordon Dizon (neck), LB Larry Foote (knee), DE Jason Hunter (knee), DT Grady Jackson (knee) and FS Ko Simpson (undisclosed) were limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 18.
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Lions | White, Dizon questionable for Week 10 Fri Nov 13, 06:00 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions DE Dewayne White (toe) and LB Jordon Dizon (neck) were limited during practice Friday, Nov. 13. They are listed as questionable for Week 10.
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Lions | D. White, Dizon limited Thursday Thu Nov 12, 07:41 PM
Detroit Lions DE Dewayne White (toe) and LB Jordon Dizon (neck) were limited during the team's practice Thursday, Nov. 12, but both are expected to play Week 10.
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Lions | Five players limited Wednesday Wed Nov 11, 05:33 PM
Detroit Lions DT Joe Cohen (ankle), LB Jordon Dizon (neck), FB Jerome Felton (ankle), DE Jason Hunter (knee) and DT Grady Jackson (knee) were limited during practice Wednesday, Nov. 11.
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Lions | Dizon expected to play in Week 9 Fri Nov 6, 06:55 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot) should be fine to play in Week 9.
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Lions | Dizon practices in full Friday Fri Nov 6, 05:34 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot) practiced in full Friday, Nov. 6, and is probable for Week 9.
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Lions | Dizon, Hill practice Thursday Thu Nov 5, 06:14 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot) and DT Sammie Hill (ankle) fully participated in practice Thursday, Nov. 5. They are expected to play in Week 9.
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Lions | Dizon, Hill practice in full Wednesday Wed Nov 4, 06:16 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot) and DL Sammie Hill (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday, Nov. 4.
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Lions | Three defensive players probable for Week 8 Fri Oct 30, 05:12 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot) and LB Ernie Sims (shoulder) participated in practice Friday, Oct. 30, while DT Grady Jackson (knee) did not participate. They are listed as probable for Week 8 and will play.
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Lions | Four practice in full Wednesday Wed Oct 28, 04:29 PM
Detroit Lions OT Gosder Cherilus (shoulder) LB Jordon Dizon (foot), LB Ernie Sims (shoulder) and DL Dewayne White (hamstring) all practiced in full Wednesday, Oct. 28.
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Lions | Dizon, Sims probable for Week 6 Fri Oct 16, 05:09 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot) and LB Ernie Sims (shoulder) were limited during practice Friday, Oct. 16. They are listed as questionable for Week 6.
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Lions | Three players limited Thursday Thu Oct 15, 06:23 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot), TE Casey FitzSimmons (thigh) and FB Jerome Felton (shoulder) were limited during practice Thursday, Oct. 15. They are expected to play in Week 6.
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Lions | Three players limited Wednesday Wed Oct 14, 04:59 PM
Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon (foot), DT Grady Jackson (knee) and LB Ernie Sims (shoulder) were limited during practice Wednesday, Oct. 14.
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Lions | Dizon will start Thursday Thu Sep 3, 05:50 PM
John Niyo, of The Detroit news, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon will start the team's preseason finale Thursday, Sept. 3, in place of LB Ernie Sims (ribs).
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Lions | Nine miss practice Sunday Sun Aug 9, 07:00 PM
CBSSports.com reports Detroit Lions WR Bryant Johnson (leg), WR John Standeford (undisclosed), TE Casey FitzSimmons (ankle), TE Jake Nordin (undisclosed), OT Lydon Murtha (undisclosed), OG Kirk Barton (undisclosed), LB Jordon Dizon (undisclosed), CB Keith Smith (groin) and S Louis Delmas (knee) missed the team's practice Sunday, Aug. 9.
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Lions | Several players miss morning practice Friday Fri Aug 7, 03:04 PM
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports Detroit Lions TE Casey FitzSimmons (ankle), WR Bryant Johnson (leg), CB Keith Smith (groin), OT Lydon Murtha (undisclosed), WR Dennis Northcutt (undisclosed), TE Jake Nordin (undisclosed), RB Maurice Morris (undisclosed), LB Jordon Dizon (undisclosed), FS Daniel Bullocks (undisclosed), and WR John Standeford (undisclosed) did not participate in morning practice Friday, Aug. 7.
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Lions | Dizon, Standeford miss afternoon practice Wednesday Thu Aug 6, 01:02 AM
Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit lions LB Jordon Dizon and WR John Standeford sat out the team's afternoon practice Wednesday, Aug. 5.
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Lions | Have been impressed with Dizon Sat May 30, 05:42 PM
Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com, reports the Detroit Lions have been impressed with how LB Jordon Dizon has performed in the nickel defense during practices this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Dizon had an interesting rookie year last season. He missed 4 games due to injury, but was productive when he was on the field. He seems to be more comfortable on the field this year and that has greatly affected his confidence. |
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Lions | Spencer, Dizon to see time in middle at minicamp Wed Apr 15, 04:12 PM
Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions LB Cody Spencer will see time at middle linebacker during the team's minicamp this weekend. LB Jordon Dizon will play at middle linebacker in nickel situations during the minicamp.
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Lions | Dizon to add weight Fri Apr 10, 03:06 AM
John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions LB Jordon Dizon wants to be at 230 pounds for the 2009 NFL season after being 223 pounds during his rookie year. He said the team wants him to put on about five pounds but he said it is important he also keeps his speed, instincts and feet moving with additional weight. It is unknown where he fits into the Lions' linebackers, but it appears likely as a backup on the outside.
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