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Aveion Cason

Detroit Lions

1979/07/12 30

5-10 215

St. Petersburg, FL

8

Rushing Receiving
G Rush Yds Y/G Avg TD Rec Yds Y/G Avg TD
2008 Lions 7 4 7 1 1.7 0 4 27 3.9 6.7 0

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Great speed. Powerfully built, low center-of-gravity type who changes direction well. Can return kicks. Can line up as a slot receiver.
Flaws
  • Inexperienced. Won't break many tackles. Not a blocker.
Career Potential
  • Useful role player.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

September 5, 2009 Released by the Detroit Lions.
March 9, 2009 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Detroit Lions to a one-year contract.
November 12, 2008 Re-signed by the Detroit Lions.
August 30, 2008 Ankle injury, injured reserve.
March 5, 2008 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Detroit Lions to a one-year contract.
October 24, 2007 Re-signed by the Detroit Lions.
October 21, 2007 Released by the Detroit Lions.
October 4, 2007 Re-signed by the Detroit Lions.
September 25, 2007 Released by the Detroit Lions.
September 12, 2007 Re-signed by the Detroit Lions.
September 1, 2007 Released by the Detroit Lions.
March 7, 2007 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Detroit Lions to a one-year contract.
November 9, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions.
December 8, 2004 Signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Rams.
September 5, 2004 Released by the Arizona Cardinals.
September 1, 2004 Claimed off waivers by the Arizona Cardinals.
August 31, 2004 Waived by the Dallas Cowboys.
April 14, 2004 Re-signed by the Dallas Cowboys to a one-year contract.
December 10, 2003 Placed on injured reserve (knee injury).
April 27, 2003 Acquired from the Detroit Lions.
May 16, 2002 Re-signed by the Detroit Lions.
November 19, 2001 Signed by the Detroit Lions.
October 2, 2001 Signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to practice squad.
October 1, 2001 Released from the practice squad by the St. Louis Rams.
September 26, 2001 Signed by the St. Louis Rams to practice squad.
September 26, 2001 Released by the St. Louis Rams.

Trades

November 9, 2006 Signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions.
December 8, 2004 Signed as a free agent by the St. Louis Rams.
September 1, 2004 Claimed by the Arizona Cardinals off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys.
April 27, 2003 Detroit Lions traded Aveion Cason to the Dallas Cowboys for a 7th round selection (Brandon Drumm) in 2003.
November 19, 2001 Signed as a free agent by the Detroit Lions.
October 2, 2001 Signed as a free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs.
April 23, 2001 Signed as an undrafted free agent by the St. Louis Rams.

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