October 29, 2008 Chartric Darby was held out of Lions practice on Wednesday with a calf injury, according to the Detroit Lions official web site.
Our View:There is no official news on the status of Darby for this week. Even if he plays he holds no fantasy value.
October 13, 2008 Chartric Darby was limping after Sunday's game due to a strained left calf, according to the Detroit News.
Our View:The 33-year-old defensive lineman holds no fantasy value, and is not helping the Lions' unstable defense.
March 11, 2008 Chartric Darby formally signed a three-year contract with the Lions on Tuesday, according to the AP. They had agreed to terms about a week ago, but it took them some time to iron out the details. The Lions hope that Darby will be able to fill the hole left after Shaun Rogers was dealt to the Browns.
March 7, 2008 The agent for Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Chartric Darby is denying an earlier report that his client has signed with the Detroit Lions, according to the Detroit News. Darby visited the Lions earlier in the week, and his connection with head coach Rod Marinelli makes it likely that the Lions will pursue him. Darby began his career in Tampa, where Marinelli coached the defensive line. The Lions have a need for a veteran nose tackle because of the trade last week that sent Shaun Rogers to Cleveland.
March 7, 2008 The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with defensive tackle Chartric Darby, according to Spartan Nation. Darby played in six games last season for Seattle before he suffered a torn patella tendon, which required surgery causing him to miss the remainder of the season.
