May 20:
Avril (foot) will be out for two weeks with a plantar fascia issue, John Boyle of the Everett Herald reports.

Mar 13:
Avril agreed to a contract with Seattle on Wednesday, NFL Network's Albert Breer reports.

Jan 20:
Avril collected 9.5 sacks this season.

Dec 02:
Avril (back) is active for Sunday's game against Indianapolis.

Nov 30:
Avril (back) is probable for Sunday's game against Indianapolis, DetroitLions.com reports.

Nov 21:
Avril (knee) is probable for Thursday's contest against Houston, the Lions' official site reports.

Nov 18:
Avril (concussion/back) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, according to the Lions' official Twitter page.

Nov 16:
Avril (concussion/back) is probable for Sunday's game against Green Bay, DetroitLions.com reports.

Nov 14:
Avril (concussion/back) was not in fact cleared for practice Wednesday by Detroit's doctors, the Lions' official site reports.

Nov 13:
The Lions are optimistic that Avril (concussion) will be able to play Sunday against the Packers, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Nov 11:
Avril suffered a concussion during Sunday's game, The Detroit News reports.

Nov 09:
Avril (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against Minnesota, DetroitLions.com reports.

Nov 07:
Avril (back) did not practice Wednesday, the Lions' official site reports.

Nov 04:
Avril (back) is active for Sunday's game at Jacksonville.

Nov 02:
Avril (back) is probable for Sunday's game against Jacksonville, DetroitLions.com reports.

Oct 28:
Avril (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, the Lions' official Twitter feed reports.

Oct 26:
Avril (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against Seattle, DetroitLions.com reports.

Oct 24:
Avril (back) would not have practiced Wednesday if Detroit had held practice, the Lions' official site reports.

Oct 22:
Avril (back) is active for Monday's game against the Bears.

Oct 18:
Avril (back) was a limited participant in practice Thursday, the Lions' official site reports.

Oct 14:
Avril (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Eagles, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Oct 12:
Avril (back) is questionable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, DetroitLions.com reports.

Oct 01:
An MRI on Avril (back) showed no serious damage, Jason La Canfora reports.

Sep 30:
Avril left Sunday's game with a back injury, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Aug 10:
As expected, Avril will not suit up for the Lions' first preseason game Friday, Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press reports.

Aug 09:
Avril does not expect to play in the Lions' first preseason game Friday, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Aug 08:
Avril has shown no signs of rust after coming to camp late, MLive.com reports.

Aug 05:
Avril signed his one-year franchise tender (worth $10.6 million) with the Lions and reported to training camp Sunday, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Jul 16:
Avril will not sign a long-term contract with the Lions before the season and is unlikely to report to training camp on time, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Jun 12:
The Lions and Avril, who was not at minicamp Tuesday, continue to work on a long-term agreement, MLive.com reports.

Jun 11:
The possibility that Avril attends Detroit's mandatory minicamp this week remains "very slim," MLive.com reports.

May 30:
Avril and the Lions continue to have open dialogue in regards to contract talks, MLive.com.

Apr 09:
Avril will be in Detroit next week when the Lions begin their offseason conditioning program, but will not be able to participate until he has signed a contract, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Mar 19:
Avril and the Lions remain far apart in their long-term contract negotiations, MLive.com reports.

Mar 05:
The Lions have used their franchise tag on Avril, ESPN's Adam Schefter reports.

Feb 19:
Avril may hold out if the Lions use their franchise tag on him, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Jan 10:
The Lions are expected to use the franchise tag on Avril this offseason, the Detroit Free Press reports.

Jan 01:
Avril (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Packers, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Dec 30:
Avril (back) is probable for Sunday's game against Green Bay.

Dec 25:
Avril returned an interception for a touchdown against the Chargers in Week 16.

Dec 11:
Avril was a force against the Vikings in Week 14, racking up eight tackles (seven solo), two sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.

Nov 13:
Avril picked up a sack and a forced fumble against the Bears in Week 10.

Oct 30:
Avril notched three tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and a touchdown in Sunday's win over the Broncos.

Oct 16:
Avril (elbow) is active for Sunday's game against the 49ers.