Lions, Hill reach deal to keep backup QB in Detroit through 2011

Published: Jul 12, 2010 at 03:25 PM

ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- The Detroit Lions have agreed to terms with backup quarterback Shaun Hill.

The deal keeps Hill under contract through the 2011 season and other terms were not disclosed.

The Lions got the nine-year veteran in a March trade with the San Francisco 49ers, who received a 2011 draft pick.

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