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Wide Receiver Rank: #243 Overall: #750
Northcutt got some consistent work as a reserve receiver in the Lions offense last season. He had a typical season for his standards, catching 35 passes for 357 yards. He also got work as a punt returner, a role he usually fills pretty well. For his career, Northcutt averages 40 catches for 494 yards and two touchdowns. His numbers have been eerily similar through the years. Northcutt is a steady possession receiver. He doesn't have blazing speed, but makes up for that with good routes and solid hands. Northcutt is 32 years old, but should be able to fill a similar reserve role this season.
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Northcutt has never had a 1,000-yard season, but is normally good for 30-plus receptions and 400 yards at this stage of his career. So value Northcutt accordingly. |
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| The Detroit Lions have released WR Dennis Northcutt and claimed free-agent WR Stefan Logan (Steelers) off of waivers, reports ESPN's Adam Schefter. |
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| Detroit Lions WR Dennis Northcutt will have to compete with several of the team's younger receivers for a roster spot during training camp, reports MLive.com's Tom Kowalski. The Lions would like to get younger at the position but like Northcutt's consistency and production he has show during his tenure. |
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| Detroit Lions TE Tony Scheffler (foot) and WR Dennis Northcutt (undisclosed) participated in the team's offseason workout Thursday, May 27, reports Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free-Press. |
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| Tom Kowalski, of Mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions WR Bryant Johnson or WR Dennis Northcutt might not return to the team next season. Both players are still under contract, but it is unlikely both will stay with the team for 2010. |
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| Detroit Lions LB Vinny Ciurciu (ankle), DT Joe Cohen (knee), S Louis Delmas (ankle) and WR Dennis Northcutt (groin) would have been limited if the team held a practice Friday, Dec. 25, and are listed as questionable for Week 16. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions WR Dennis Northcutt (groin) was limited in practice Thursday, Dec. 24, and is expected to play in Week 16. However, he might have a limited role in the game. |
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| Nicholas J. Cotsonika, of the Detroit Free Press, reports Detroit Lions RB Aaron Brown (knee), WR Dennis Northcutt (groin) and DT Joe Cohen (knee) were limited during practice Thursday, Dec. 17. They are expected to play in Week 15. |
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| Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas (ankle), LS Don Muhlbach (concussion) and WR Dennis Northcutt (groin) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Dec. 16. |
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| John Niyo, of The Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions WR Derrick Williams and TE Casey FitzSimmons were used for slot-receiving duties in Week 9 after the team benched WR Dennis Northcutt. Williams had no catches and FitzSimmons had six for 42 yards. |
| Fantasy Impact: Northcutt is about done. His drops continue to plague him. |
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| CBSSports.com reports Detroit Lions WR Dennis Northcutt is working as the punt returner during the team's Week 1 game, replacing injured CB Phillip Buchanon (neck). |
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