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The players of the Detroit Lions have selected and made known the defensive, offensive, and special team captains for the 2012 season. Six players in total were named to be captains for the 2012 season.

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As expected, WR Calvin Johnson and starting QB Matthew Stafford, both considered the biggest names on the team were picked as the offensive captains, and Kyle Vanden Bosch who was the defensive captain last year will be joined by Line Backer, Stephen Tulloch as joint captains of the Lion’s defense.

In special teams, Jason Hanson will be retaining his position as the special team’s captain, and will be joined by John Wendling.