Lions Deny Report of Pending Stafford Deal

Following an unconfirmed report that they’re about to sign University of Georgia quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Detroit Lions have emphatically shot it down. According to Tom Kowalski of Mlive.com, team officials have denied the reports from The Oakland Press and NFLDraftBible.com. “That report is absolutely untrue,” Lions team spokesman Bill Keenist said. Of course, that doesn’t mean that the Lions still won’t wind up drafting and signing Stafford. The Lions are trying to sign their No. 1 pick before the draft and are in talks with Stafford, Baylor offensive tackle Jason Smith and Wake Forest linebacker Aaron Curry.