Dante Culpepper to the Lions Rescue

Culpepper to the Lions' Rescue

November 3, 2008

By Slavica Milosevska for Football Reporters Online

31-year old free-agent Dante Culpepper has agreed to sign a two year contract with the Detroit Lions after taking a physical because he felt the team was most suitable for him. Culpepper was contemplating retirement in September when he had a hard time getting signed in the NFL. It had been rumored since July of 2008 that the Lions were interested in bringing the three-time Pro Bowler aboard.

Culpepper was the Minnesota Vikings' fourth Round draft pick back in 1999 and became the starting QB in 2000. In exchange for a second round draft pick, he was traded to the Miami Dolphins in 2006, then in 2007, he played for the Oakland Raiders under a one-year contract.

Despite the Lions' track record and losing streak (0-8), Culpepper has optimism about the team's potential and hopes to bring them their first victory this season. Since Jon Kitna was placed on injured reserve, Dan Orlovsky has been the starting quarterback.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be visiting Detroit for their November 9th game.