Matt Millen Not Paid Yet

According to reports today, the Detroit Lions, who last week fired Matt Millen (finally), have yet to pay the former team president any part of his remaining salary. Instead, the team is hoping to negotiate a buy-out.

The team declined to comment on the situation. Looking back, the team said there was guaranteed money involved, so paying Millen is probably necessary; however, Millen himself has gone on to say that he would merely walk away if the team no longer wanted him.

I’m certain at least a few Lions fans are scratching their heads, wondering why Detroit ever offered Millen guaranteed money. Of course, those same fans were probably shocked in 2005, when Millen was offered a five year contract extension through 2010, despite never displaying any progress - significant or not - with the franchise.