Lions lock up rookies on the eve of mini camp
Posted: 05/10/2012
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The rookies are coming to practice -- and most are arriving with their first NFL contract negotiations already finished.
The Lions have agreed to deals with most of their 2012 draft picks, including their second round pick, wide receiver Ryan Broyles.
The former Oklahoma Sooner joins the group of already signed picks, including fourth rounder Ronnell Lewis, fifth rounders Tahir Whitehead and Chris Greenwood, as well as seventh round selection Travis Lewis.
First round pick Riley Reiff leads the dwindling pack of draftees the team is still negotiating with before Friday's rookie camp opens in Allen Park. Cornerback Bill Bentley, the team's third round pick, and sixth-rounder Jonte Green, are also unsigned.
Lions rookie mini-camp lasts from Friday until Sunday.
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