Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Northern Michigan

Lions add RJ Archer to compete with Kellen Moore
Posted: 06.22.2012 at 12:16 AM
0
Photo
      ALLEN PARK, Mich. - The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback R.J. Archer and released wide receiver Troy Burrell.
 
      The move that creates competition for Kellen Moore was announced Thursday.
 
      Archer was cut as a rookie free agent by the Minnesota Vikings two years ago. He plays for the Georgia Force in the Arena Football League.
 
      The former William and Mary standout will likely get a chance to compete with Moore - an undrafted rookie from Boise State - to be the team's third-string quarterback behind Matthew Stafford and Shaun Hill when training camp begins next month.
 
      Burrell is an undrafted rookie from Wayne State. He is a native of Port Huron.
Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Restaurant damaged by fire
Roxanne Werly  |  Today at 10:15 AM  |  1 comment
Thumbnail
Case closed on human skull fragment found in Mason Co.
Meghan Morelli  |  Today at 11:12 AM