Casey Fitzsimmons

By Andy Benoit, www.NFLTouchdown.com Predicted: 4th 2007 Record: 7-9 (3rd NFC North) Head coach: Rod Marinelli (3rd year) Roster Quick View *rookie **new veteran Offense QB: Jon Kitna Righteous leader but must take fewer sacks and have fewer turnovers. RB: Kevin Smith* Only a third-round pick, but feebleness at RB position could land him a starting job right away. FB: Jon Bradley Converted defensive lineman who, not surprisingly, is powerful on contact. Still, should be a specialist off the...Read Full Story

Detroit Lions tight end Casey FitzSimmons Brandon Pettigrew #84 Detroit Lions tight ends Brandon Pettigrew and Casey FitzSimmons missed today's training camp practice with injuries that could keep them out a few days.Pettigrew, the 20th pick in the NFL draft, tweaked a quadriceps muscle Sunday afternoon before FitzSimmons suffered a high ankle sprain. He walked around the training facility Monday with a boot on his left leg.Coach Jim Schwartz said he didn't believe either injury was serious...Read Full Story

HELENA, Mont. (AP) -- Detroit Lions tight end Casey FitzSimmons announced his retirement Wednesday from the NFL due to several concussions, including7 Vote(s)Read Full Story

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