Bodden, Lions agree on 4-year deal: The Detroit Lions and cornerback Leigh Bodden have agreed on a $27 million, four-year contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the negotiations were confidential, said Bodden's deal included a $2 million signing bonus and a $8.6 million roster if he's on the team next March. The contract extension was first reported by the NFL Network. Bodden has two years left on his current deal, which he signed while playing for the Cleveland Browns. Detroit acquired him and a third-round pick in February for defensive tackle Shaun Rogers. Bodden said Thursday night he didn't know if an agreement had been reached, adding talks began a couple weeks ago. The Lions declined comment. Bodden did, though, explain why he became unhappy in Cleveland. "I just wanted a long-term deal and they wanted me to wait a year," Bodden said. "I told them I thought I deserved it right now." (Updated 07/24/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Bodden had a career-high six interceptions and 76 tackles last season, playing and starting in 16 games for the first time in his five-year career. Last year he was the No. 1 DB in Fantasy Football. Expect him to be at least a low-end No. 1 option again in 2008, worth a middle-round pick in drafts this summer. (Updated 07/24/2008).
CB Leigh Bodden has agreed to a four-year, $27 million contract extension, according to the Associated Press. The deal reportedly includes a $2 million signing bonus and an $8.6 million roster bonus next March. The Lions acquired Bodden and a third-round pick from Cleveland for DT Shaun Rogers. 07/25/2008
The Detroit Lions and cornerback Leigh Bodden have agreed on a $27 million, four-year contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday night. 07/24/2008
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The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the negotiations were confidential, said Bodden's deal included a $2 million signing bonus and a $8.6 million roster if he's on the team next March. Bodden has two years left on his current deal, which he signed while playing for the Cleveland Browns. Detroit acquired him and a third-round pick in February for defensive tackle Shaun Rogers.
Bodden, Lions agree on 4-year deal: The Detroit Lions and cornerback Leigh Bodden have agreed on a $27 million, four-year contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the negotiations were confidential, said Bodden's deal included a $2 million signing bonus and a $8.6 million roster if he's on the team next March. The contract extension was first reported by the NFL Network. Bodden has two years left on his current deal, which he signed while playing for the Cleveland Browns. Detroit acquired him and a third-round pick in February for defensive tackle Shaun Rogers. Bodden said Thursday night he didn't know if an agreement had been reached, adding talks began a couple weeks ago. The Lions declined comment. Bodden did, though, explain why he became unhappy in Cleveland. "I just wanted a long-term deal and they wanted me to wait a year," Bodden said. "I told them I thought I deserved it right now." (Updated 07/24/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 7/26/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Bodden had a career-high six interceptions and 76 tackles last season, playing and starting in 16 games for the first time in his five-year career. Last year he was the No. 1 DB in Fantasy Football. Expect him to be at least a low-end No. 1 option again in 2008, worth a middle-round pick in drafts this summer. (Updated 07/24/2008).
The Lions and cornerback Leigh Bodden have agreed on a $27 million, four-year contract extension, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press on Thursday night.
Last Seven Games
Date
Opp.
TD
Sacks
Int
FF
11/18
BAL
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0
0
0
11/25
HOU
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12/02
ARI
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0
0
0
12/09
NYJ
0
0
0
0
12/16
BUF
0
0
0
0
12/23
CIN
0
0
2
0
12/30
SF
0
0
0
0
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Defensive Stats
Year
Team
G
Total
Tkl
Ast
Sacks
Int
Yds
Avg
Lg
TD
Pass Def
2003
Cleveland Browns
13
17
17.0
0
0
1
1
1.0
1
0
3
2004
Cleveland Browns
8
26
24.0
2
0
0
0
0.0
0
0
0
2005
Cleveland Browns
13
56
45.0
11
0
3
6
2.0
6
0
17
2006
Cleveland Browns
9
31
27.0
4
0
2
48
24.0
35
0
12
2007
Cleveland Browns
16
88
76.0
12
0
6
75
12.5
26
0
15
TOTAL
59
218
189.0
29
0
12
130
10.8
35
0
43
Fumbles
Year
Team
G
Fum
Lost
Fum Forced
Own Rec
Opp Rec
Yds
Tot Rec
TD
2003
Cleveland Browns
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2004
Cleveland Browns
8
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2005
Cleveland Browns
13
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2006
Cleveland Browns
9
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2007
Cleveland Browns
16
1
0
0
0
3
0
3
0
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59
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