Word around the league is that the Lions are shopping “everyone” as the trade deadline approaches later in the day on Tuesday. OK, they’re probably not willing to trade anyone -- but several veteran players are being actively shopped, including but not necessarily limited to quarterback Jon Kitna, receiver Roy Williams, and receiver Shaun McDonald. The Lions have wisely been coy in their public comments regarding the situation, lest they be perceived as sacrficing any leverage they might have. That said, the belief in league circles is that the Lions are trying to get what they can for guys who likely won’t be with the franchise in 2009. As to Kitna, reports are surfacing that, if he isn’t traded, he’ll be placed on injured reserve. Once on injured reserve, Kitna could be released once healthy. Kitna said Monday that he believes he’ll be able to play within a couple of weeks. If so, he’ll apparently be playing for someone else.
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