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Lions | Release Drayton Florence Tue Aug 19, 02:30 PM
The Detroit Lions released CB Drayton Florence Tuesday, Aug. 19.
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Lions | Drayton Florence financials Mon Aug 11, 02:30 PM
Detroit Lions CB Drayton Florence's one-year contract is worth $955,000 with no money guaranteed and counts $570,000 against the team's salary cap.
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Lions | Drayton Florence to compete for roster spot Thu Aug 7, 03:04 PM
Detroit Lions CB Drayton Florence will compete with CBs Cassius Vaughn, Jonte Green, Chris Greenwood and Bill Bentley for a spot on the final roster.
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Lions | Drayton Florence signed Thu Aug 7, 02:04 PM
The Detroit Lions have signed free-agent CB Drayton Florence (Panthers). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Ravens | Drayton Florence attending minicamp Mon Jun 16, 01:42 PM
The Baltimore Ravens will try out unrestricted free-agent CB Drayton Florence (Panthers) at minicamp.
Footballguys view: Florence has bounced around the league a bit over the last few years. He could find a home with the Ravens as veteran depth in the secondary. |
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Panthers | Twenty-one players will become unrestricted free agents Tue Jan 14, 02:11 AM
The Carolina Panthers have 21 players who will become unrestricted free agents when the free-agency period begins in March. Players include WRs Domenik Hixon, Brandon LaFell and Ted Ginn Jr., QBs Derek Anderson and Jimmy Clausen, TE Ben Hartsock, OL Jordan Gross, OL Geoff Hangartner, OL Travelle Wharton, OL Garry Williams, OL Bruce Campbell, DE Greg Hardy, DT Colin Cole, LBs Jordan Senn, Jason Williams and Dan Connor, S Quintin Mikell, S Michael Mitchell, CBs Captain Munnerlyn and Drayton Florence, and K Graham Gano.
Footballguys view: The Panthers are going to have to invest in their wide receiver corps one way or the other this offseason. The offensive line and secondary are also areas that could have lots of turnover before next season. |
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Panthers | Two DBs not expected back Mon Jan 13, 02:10 PM
The Carolina Panthers are not expected to re-sign impending free-agent CB Drayton Florence or SS Quintin Mikell this offseason.
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Panthers | Friday practice report for Week 12 Fri Nov 22, 01:41 PM
Carolina Panthers CB Drayton Florence (groin) and DE Greg Hardy (knee) both fully practiced Friday, Nov. 22, and are probable for Week 12. LB Chase Blackburn (foot), TE Ben Hartsock (knee), DE Charles Johnson (knee) and OG Chris Scott (knee) all did not practice and have been ruled out.
Footballguys view: Johnson returned for the end of the Monday night battle with the Patriots, but he is considered "week to week". |
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Panthers | Thursday practice report for Week 12 Thu Nov 21, 06:04 PM
Carolina Panthers LB Chase Blackburn (foot), DE Greg Hardy (knee), TE Ben Hartsock (knee), DE Charles Johnson (knee) and OG Chris Scott (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 21. CB Drayton Florence (groin) was limited.
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Panthers | Wednesday injury report for Week 12 Wed Nov 20, 05:45 PM
Carolina Panthers LB Chase Blackburn (foot), CB Drayton Florence (groin), TE Ben Hartsock (knee), DE Charles Johnson (knee) and G Chris Scott (knee) all did not participate in practice Wednesday, Nov. 20.
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Panthers | Saturday injury report for Week 11 Sat Nov 16, 07:26 PM
Carolina Panthers TE Ben Hartsock (knee), OG Chris Scott (knee) and LB Chase Blackburn (foot) have been ruled out for Week 11. CB Drayton Florence (groin) is listed as questionable. OT Jordan Gross (non-injury) and DT Dwan Edwards (hamstring) are listed as probable. Gross and Edwards fully participated in practice Saturday, Nov. 16, while the other four players did not participate in practice.
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Panthers | Banged up secondary holds together Sun Sep 22, 09:10 PM
Carolina Panthers CBs Drayton Florence and Captain Munnerlyn combined to keep New York Giants WR Hakeem Nicks from making a catch in Week 3, and SS Robert Lester and FS Melvin White accounted for all three of the team's takeaways in their shutout win.
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Panthers | Drayton Florence could start in Week 3 Fri Sep 20, 11:34 PM
Carolina Panthers CBs Drayton Florence and Josh Norman (knee) are options to start opposite CB Captain Munnerlyn if CB Josh Thomas (concussion) is not cleared by a doctor.
Footballguys view: Think about that for a second. Florence could go from being a street free agent to a starter in less than a week. Start your Giants WRs this week. |
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Panthers | Bring back Drayton Florence Thu Sep 19, 12:11 AM
The Carolina Panthers re-signed free-agent CB Drayton Florence (Panthers) Wednesday, Sept. 18, according to a league source.
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Panthers | Release eight players Sat Aug 31, 11:34 AM
The Carolina Panthers have released QB Jimmy Clausen, CB Drayton Florence, TE Zach Pianalto, WR James Shaw, WR Brenton Bersin, OG Hayworth Hicks, DT Sione Fua and LB Douglas Hogue.
Footballguys view: Clausen hasn't seen the field since his disastrous rookie season (2010). He didn't prove to be much more than a third-string caliber QB. He may not find may suitors now that he's on the open market. |
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Panthers | Drayton Florence could compete for starting job Fri Jun 21, 03:33 PM
Carolina Panthers CB Drayton Florence could compete for one of the starting cornerback jobs if he performs well during training camp.
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Panthers | Want Drayton Florence to be mentor Sat May 18, 09:23 PM
Carolina Panthers secondary coach Steve Wilks wants CB Drayton Florence to not only serve as an on-field leader and contributor, but help the younger players as well.
Footballguys view: The Panthers have young and talented CBs like Josh Norman and Josh Thomas on the roster. Both players have upside but could use some mentoring that Florence could provide. |
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Panthers | Drayton Florence favorite for starting job Wed May 1, 05:15 PM
Carolina Panthers CB Drayton Florence is considered the favorite for one of the starting cornerback jobs this season.
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Panthers | Drayton Florence agrees to terms Wed Mar 13, 04:29 PM
The Carolina Panthers have agreed to terms with free-agent CB Drayton Florence (Lions) on a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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Panthers | Drayton Florence to have physical Wed Mar 13, 09:23 AM
Free-agent CB Drayton Florence (Lions) said he will take a physical for the Carolina Panthers.
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Lions | Three DBs set for free agency Sun Jan 27, 10:06 PM
Detroit Lions CBs Drayton Florence, Jacob Lacey and Patrick Lee are eligible for unrestricted free agency in March.
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Lions | Week 17 Inactives Sun Dec 30, 11:37 AM
The Detroit Lions have declared OT Corey Hilliard, CB Drayton Florence, OT Jason Fox, QB Kellen Moore, RB Kevin Smith, SS Ricardo Silva, DL Ronnell Lewis inactive for Week 17.
Footballguys view: Calvin Johnson is going for 2000 receiving yards, so both he and Matthew Stafford are solid plays today. |
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Lions | Drayton Florence plays little Tue Dec 11, 05:16 PM
Detroit Lions CB Drayton Florence was on the field for only three plays as the team's dime defensive back after giving up a long touchdown pass the week prior. CB Jonte Green was back in the nickel role.
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Lions | Drayton Florence will start Thu Nov 22, 11:53 AM
Detroit Lions CB Drayton Florence will start at right cornerback in Week 12 in place of CB Jacob Lacey (foot).
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Lions | Five questionable Wed Nov 21, 05:01 PM
Detroit Lions S Louis Delmas (knee), DT Nick Fairley (illness), CB Drayton Florence (concussion), CB Jacob Lacey (foot) and DT Corey Williams (knee, illness) are questionable for Week 12. Florence was limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 21, while the others did not practice.
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Lions | Two miss practice Tue Nov 20, 04:19 PM
Detroit Lions T Jeff Backus (hamstring) and CB Drayton Florence (concussion) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Nov. 20.
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Lions | Drayton Florence suffers concussion Mon Nov 19, 05:09 PM
Detroit Lions CB Drayton Florence (concussion) suffered a concussion in the team's Week 11 game, according to head coach Jim Schwartz.
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The Detroit Lions activated CB Drayton Florence (forearm) from the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list Saturday, Nov. 18, and he will play in Week 11 against the Green Bay Packers.
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Lions | Drayton Florence to practice Mon Oct 29, 04:27 PM
Detroit Lions CB Drayton Florence (forearm) will participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 29. He is currently on the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list but is eligible to practice.
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Lions | Drayton Florence expects to practice next week Thu Oct 25, 07:45 PM
Detroit Lions CB Drayton Florence (forearm) said he expects to take part in practice next week and believes he will be able to come off the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list when he is eligible. Florence will be allowed to return for Week 11.
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Lions | Five miss practice Thu Sep 20, 06:11 PM
Detroit Lions S Louis Delmas (knee), CB Drayton Florence (forearm), LB Travis Lewis (quadriceps), TE Tony Scheffler (calf) and DT Corey Williams (knee) did not practice Thursday, Sept. 20.
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Lions | Drayton Florence placed on short-term IR Thu Sep 20, 11:51 AM
The Detroit Lions have placed CB Drayton Florence (arm) on the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list.
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Lions | Five limited during practice Wed Sep 19, 04:31 PM
Detroit Lions TE Tony Scheffler (calf), DT Corey Williams (knee), LB Travis Lewis (quadriceps), CB Drayton Florence (forearm) and FS Louis Delmas (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Sept. 19.
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Lions | Drayton Florence may be placed on short-term IR Wed Sep 19, 01:20 PM
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said the team may consider placing CB Drayton Florence (hand) on the Injured Reserve/Designated to Return list.
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Lions | Drayton Florence has broken forearm Mon Sep 17, 10:22 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions CB Drayton Florence (forearm) suffered a broken right forearm in the second half of the Week 2 game against the San Francisco 49ers. Head coach Jim Schwartz said Florence 'potentially could' miss a significant portion of the season due to the injury.
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Lions | Drayton Florence injury update Mon Sep 17, 06:04 PM
Updating a previous report, Detroit Lions CB Drayton Florence (hand) suffered a right hand injury in Week 2, and the team is waiting for the diagnosis. Head coach Jim Schwartz did not sound optimistic about it being a minor injury.
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Lions | Drayton Florence may have long-term injury Mon Sep 17, 04:24 PM
Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz said CB Drayton Florence (undisclosed) underwent X-rays on a potentially long-term injury he suffered Week 2.
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Lions | Bill Bentley suffers concussion Sun Sep 9, 11:04 PM
Detroit Lions CB Bill Bentley (concussion) suffered a concussion in the third quarter of the Week 1 game against the St. Louis Rams. He was replaced by CB Drayton Florence. He must visit an outside neurologist who is not affiliated with the team, and receive clearance, before he can re-join the team.
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Lions | Two candidates to start at CB if Chris Houston sits Thu Sep 6, 01:39 PM
Detroit Lions CBs Jacob Lacey and Drayton Florence are candidates to start at Week 1 if CB Chris Houston (ankle) is not able to play.
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Lions | Drayton Florence sees time with starters Mon Sep 3, 02:08 PM
Detroit Lions CB Drayton Florence saw snaps with the first-team defense during practice Monday, Sept. 3, because of the injury to CB Chris Houston (ankle).
Footballguys view: Florence has plenty of experience in the league so it's no surprise he's getting some first-team reps. He flashed at times with the Broncos during training camp but failed to play with consistency. |
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Lions | Drayton Florence signed Sun Sep 2, 01:03 PM
The Detroit Lions have signed free-agent CB Drayton Florence (Broncos). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
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Broncos | 19 released Fri Aug 31, 08:18 PM
The Denver Broncos released DE Jamie Blatnick, FS Rafael Bush, CB Drayton Florence, LB Jerry Franklin, DT Ben Garland, OG Adam Grant, OT Ryan Harris, WR Jason Hill, OG Tony Hills, SS Duke Ihenacho, TE Cornelius Ingram, RB Jeremiah Johnson, LB Mike Mohamed, WR Greg Orton, WR Gerell Robinson, DT Sealver Siliga, CB Syd'Quan Thompson, OG Wayne Tribue and QB Adam Weber Friday, Aug. 31.
Footballguys view: Knowshon Moreno beat out Jeremiah Johnson for a spot in the backfield. Gerell Robinson was trying to stick with his college quarterback Brock Osweiler, but he missed the cut. |
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Broncos | Two to miss preseason game Fri Aug 17, 02:24 PM
Denver Broncos CB Tracy Porter (hamstring) and DL Kevin Vickerson (concussion) will miss the Broncos preseason game against the Seattle Seahawks Saturday, August 18. CB Drayton Florence will replace Porter and DL Justin Bannan will replace Vickerson, who suffered the concussion Thursday, Aug. 16.
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Broncos | Drayton Florence expected to see a lot of playing time Mon May 14, 02:13 PM
Denver Broncos CB Drayton Florence is expected to see a lot of playing time this season either as an outside cornerback or a slot cornerback. Florence likely will be used against three- and four-receiver sets this season.
Footballguys view: Nickel CBs are essentially starters in today's pass happy NFL. Florence is bigger than last year's nickel CB Chris Harris and has a more physical element to his game. Physical CBs are especially important when teams go up against athletic move TEs like the Patriots Aaron Hernandez. |
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Broncos | Drayton Florence signs Thu May 10, 05:16 PM
The Denver Broncos signed free-agent CB Drayton Florence (Bills) to a two-year deal worth $4.5 million Thursday, May 10. He can earn an extra $1 million in incentives.
Footballguys view: Florence isn't the same player he used to be but has better size than current nickel CB Chris Harris. The two will battle in training camp for the third CB spot behind Champ Bailey and Tracy Porter. |
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Broncos | Drayton Florence to visit Tue May 8, 02:16 PM
The Denver Broncos will visit with free-agent CB Drayton Florence (Bills) Wednesday, May 9.
Footballguys view: The Broncos added Tracy Porter in free agency earlier this year, and also drafted Omar Bolden in the fourth-round of the 2012 NFL Draft. They are still in the market for more competition at the CB position. |
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Titans | Drayton Florence to visit Tue May 8, 11:30 AM
Free-agent CB Drayton Florence (Bills) is scheduled to visit with the Tennessee Titans Wednesday, May 9.
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Chargers | Interested in Drayton Florence reunion Sat May 5, 01:11 AM
The San Diego Chargers expressed interest in free-agent CB Drayton Florence (Bills), a former second-round draft pick of the team in 2003.
Footballguys view: If Florence were to go back to San Diego he would bring veteran depth to the secondary, and play in nickel packages. In today's NFL with so many spread offenses the nickel CB is essentially a starter. |
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Saints | May have interest in Drayton Florence Fri May 4, 03:14 PM
The New Orleans Saints could show interest in free-agent CB Drayton Florence (Bills).
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Panthers | Could show interest in Drayton Florence Fri May 4, 03:12 PM
The Carolina Panthers could show interest in free-agent CB Drayton Florence (Bills).
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