Reggie Bush RUMORS & NEWS

  • Reggie Bush's star power can push the Lions

    Detroit News "The Lions desperately wanted Reggie Bush, and you understand why. He lines up at running back. He lines up in the slot. He goes in motion and every set of eyes that follows him is a set that, theoretically, won’t follow Calvin Johnson. It makes sense, it really does. Bush has become a vital..." June 13

  • Reggie Bush: 'No excuse' for Detroit Lions not to have NFL's No. 1 offense

    Michigan Live "All Reggie Bush needs to give the Detroit Lions is an extra 20 yards per game. Even without Bush in 2012, the Lions finished behind only the New England Patriots and New Orleans Saints in total offense. So when the team's new running back noted Detroit should be No. 1 in the NFL this season,..." June 04

  • If called upon, Lions' Reggie Bush wouldn't hesitate to return punts again

    Detroit Free Press "Reggie Bush hasn’t returned punts on a regular basis since his final season in New Orleans, but the Lions’ running back said this past week that he was ready to resume those responsibilities if his new team needed it this fall. “I’ve done it before, and I don’t mind it,” Bush said. “I can still..." May 26

  • Reggie Bush chose to play in Detroit to win, not to vacation

    Michigan Live "In 2010, LeBron James famously bolted from the Midwest to take his talents to South Beach. This NFL offseason, running back Reggie Bush went the opposite direction, leaving the glitz and glamour of Miami to sign a four-year contract with the Detroit Lions. Bush has lived and played football in..." May 25

  • Lions newest RB Reggie Bush ready to work, 'win championships'

    Detroit News "Reggie Bush grew up in Los Angeles and played at USC. His previous NFL homes have been New Orleans and Miami. So, he's gone from Hollywood to Bourbon Street to South Beach to — Detroit. Cue the Debbie Downer music? Not for Bush. "I came here to work," he said Wednesday after the second of..." May 23

  • Reggie Bush sees Matthew Stafford as future Hall of Famer

    Detroit Free Press "Looks like Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. And no, he’s not buying a ticket. But he is getting a ringing endorsement from his new star running back, who sounds like he has fully bought in to Stafford’s talent and leadership. Reggie..." May 18

  • RB Reggie Bush: Learning Lions' offense 'has been pretty easy'

    Detroit News "Lions running back Reggie Bush was a guest on NFL Network's "NFL AM" program Friday. Here are some of the highlights: On his role in the Lions' offense: "As far as from the offensive perspective, it's a lot like what we did in New Orleans when I was with the New Orleans Saints. So it's a lot of..." May 18

  • Can Reggie Bush energize needy Lions?

    Detroit Free Press "The Lions' courtship of Reggie Bush began long before free agency opened 12 days ago. Matthew Stafford started following Bush on Twitter in mid-February, the first public display of affection by a team desperate to add Bush's big-play ability to its backfield. Calvin Johnson traded text..." March 24

  • Jim Schwartz: Reggie Bush could return punts and kicks

    DetroitLions "Bush hasn't been a returner with any regularity since his days in New Orleans, but head coach Jim Schwartz said there's a possibility he could be a key player on special teams Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz has not left out the possibility that running back Reggie Bush could also play a..." March 23

  • RB Reggie Bush, Lions agree to 4-year, $16M deal

    Detroit News "Reggie Bush barely slept Tuesday night. The speedy, agile running back and celebrity figure said he only slept for about two hours because he was thinking about his Wednesday meeting with the Lions brass and all the ways in which he'd fit in the team's offense. "It almost seemed too..." March 14

  • Reggie Bush could make difference for Lions

    Detroit Free Press "On the day the world got a new pope, the Lions got a new running back. Both were blessed events. What Pope Francis will be asked to do for the world's Catholics might be more demanding than what Reggie Bush will be asked to do for the Detroit offense. On the other hand, the Lions could use..." March 14

  • Running back Reggie Bush, Lions agree to four-year deal

    Detroit News "The Lions found their speedy running back and added a bit of a celebrity in the process. Reggie Bush agreed to a four-year deal with the Lions on Wednesday after spending hours at the team facility in Allen Park. Terms have yet to be disclosed. "I think we have a chance to make a Super Bowl..." March 13

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    Lions and Reggie Bush have agreed to terms on a 4-year contract. Press conference set for 1:45.

  • Starting role offer gives Lions inside track on signing Reggie Bush

    Yahoo! Sports "Reggie Bush is haunted by a seemingly eternal question: Is he a full-time running back or a part-time utility weapon? As Bush takes the first free-agent tour of his career, starting in Detroit on Tuesday with possible stops in Arizona, Washington and Cincinnati, he is once again faced with..." March 13

  • Lions looking like more likely landing spot for Bush

    Pro Football Talk "For a week now, we’ve been saying/suggesting/speculating/whatever that the next destination for running back Reggie Bush likely will be Arizona or Detroit. As of right now, the Lions look to be the likely winners. While the Cardinals seem to have a greater need, given the decision to cut..." March 12

  • Reggie Bush not returning to Miami Dolphins

    Miami Herald "Saturday might have been the official start of the NFL’s three-day negotiating period, but it brought little in the way of real news. Except this: Reggie Bush’s days with the Dolphins appear to be over. As expected, the market for Bush has proved to be strong, with three teams contacting..." March 10

  • Door slams on Reggie Bush in Miami, opens elsewhere

    Pro Football Talk "It’s clear at this point the Dolphins are going to aggressively pursue a playmaker on offense. But it’s equally clear that they’re willing to let one walk out the door. According to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald, three teams have expressed a willingness to pay Bush “significant”..." March 09

  • Three Teams Showing Interest In Reggie Bush And Money Involved "Is Significant"

    Cincy Jungle "Miami Dolphins running back Reggie Bush has been viewed by some fans as a favorable option, partnering with BenJarvus Green-Ellis for a long-desired two-back system that Cincinnati has envisioned. Considering Cincinnati has money in the vault for dominating free agent acquisitions, or as we're led..." March 09

  • Lions players recruiting Reggie Bush, according to report

    Pride Of Detroit "Just how badly do the Detroit Lions want to land free-agent running back Reggie Bush? Enough that players on the team are apparently recruiting Bush to join the Lions, according to CBS Sports' Mike Freeman. mike freeman @realfreemancbs Lions player tells me some Detroit players recruiting..." March 09

  • Reggie Bush is not a fit for Lions

    Detroit News "It sounds exciting. It might even be plausible. But by now, the Lions surely have learned a few lessons, haven't they? Reggie Bush apparently will be available when free agency opens March 12. The Dolphins reportedly are ready to let him go — too expensive, too much of a luxury, not an..." February 28

  • Reggie Bush may leave Miami Dolphins for Atlanta

    The Examiner "Reggie Bush to Atlanta Falcons rumors are starting to pop up. With Bush parting ways with the Miami Dolphins, Atlanta suddenly becomes a possible destination for the former Pro Bowl running back. According to a report from NFL.com late Sunday (Feb. 24), fans of the Dolphins should not expect to..." February 26

  • Report: Dolphins Unlikely to Re-Sign Reggie Bush

    The Phinsider "Earlier this week, word spread that the Miami Dolphins and running back Reggie Bush's agent had sat down to begin work on a new contract, keeping Bush in Miami rather than letting him hit free agency. Now, according to a report from NFL analyst Ian Rapoport, it appears the Dolphins and Bush will..." February 24

  • Just spitballing: RB Reggie Bush to Lions?

    Detroit Free Press "Peter King started the ball rolling Monday at SI.com: “Detroit is a perfect fit for free agent running back Reggie Bush.” And Kevin Seifert picked it up at ESPN.com, agreeing Bush could slip right into the Jahvid Best slot, a back who can run and catch. “Again, we’re just matching skills..." February 12

  • Lions a 'perfect fit' for Reggie Bush

    Pride Of Detroit "Running back Reggie Bush has often been mentioned as a free agent the Detroit Lions will pursue this offseason. He seems to fit the mold of the type of running back they need to add to the offense, and the fact that the Miami Dolphins aren't expected to re-sign him means he should be..." February 11

  • Reggie Bush "Surprised" No Offer from Dolphins Yet

    The Phinsider "Miami Dolphins running back, and soon to be free agent, Reggie Bush has not made any secret of the fact that he wants to return to the Dolphins next year. He has stated it on Twitter, re-tweeted comments from fans that say he should be back with the team, and has told the media, he wants to be in..." February 10