Jason Hanson

ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 20: Kicker David Akers #2 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after missing a 38-yard field goal as William Moore #25 of the Atlanta Falcons cheers in the third quarter in the NFC Championship game at the Georgia Dome on January 20, 2013 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Lions Sign K David Akers, Say Goodbye To Hanson

The Detroit Lions officially signed kicker David Akers on Tuesday and bid farewell to Jason Hanson.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/10

David Akers #2 of the San Francisco 49ers attempts a field goal in the second half against Chykie Brown #23 of the Baltimore Ravens during Super Bowl XLVII. 2013 (Getty Images/Chris Graythen)

Lions Agree To Terms With Kicker David Akers

According to sources David Akers will replace the veteran kicker Jason Hanson, who announced his retirement on Thursday.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/04/05

Lions Kicker Jason Hanson Retires

Hanson said he was afraid if he returned he would be playing in a “compromised” way.

CBS Detroit–2013/04/04

Jason Hanson At SportsFest: Barry And Calvin Best Teammates Ever

Detroit Lions kicker Jason Hanson talks about his storied career and his favorite teammates.

CBS Detroit–2013/02/16

(File photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

Nick Lidstrom and To Appear At SportsFest

Lidstrom was a 20-year veteran with the Detroit Red Wings before retiring at the end of last season.

97.1 The Ticket–2013/02/06

Jason Hanson A Great Kicker But Not A Hall Of Famer

It was not too long ago that we as Detroiters picked sides and went into verbal wars with each other about whether or not Chris Osgood deserved to be in the Hall of Fame?

97.1 The Ticket–2012/12/28

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 30: Jason Hanson #4 of the Detroit Lions kicks off the football to start the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on September 30, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The Vikings won 20-13 (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images)

Lions 1-3 Now And 6-10 Since Last Year’s 5-0 Start

Jason Hanson has almost seen it all in his 21 seasons with the Detroit Lions.

97.1 The Ticket–2012/10/08

Who Would Win In A Fight: Lions & 49ers

If these Detroit Lions and the San Francisco 49ers players, coaches and mascots were to go mano a mano in a fight, which one would win?

97.1 The Ticket–2012/09/12

Ryan Donahue #6 of the Detroit Lions holds the ball as Jason Hanson #4 of the Detroit Lions kicks a 32 yard field goal against the Minnesota Vikings overtime for the win on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Lions defeated the Vikings 26-23. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

Lions Make Changes Before Bears Game

The Detroit Lions have signed punter Robert Malone and placed offensive tackle Jason Fox on injured reserve.

97.1 The Ticket–2011/11/13

Jeff Riger: Even Jason Hanson Knows What A Big Sports Weekend This is.

Lions kicker Jason Hanson has been around for a long time, in fact sometimes people might actually feel bad that he has been with the team for over 20 seasons considering the amount of losing he has been through.

97.1 The Ticket–2011/09/30

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