Head CMU football coach John Bonamego throws a t shirt to the crowd during the game against UT Martin at McGuirk Arena, Wednesday, March 16, 2016.
National Football League teams are beginning summer workouts in preparation for the 2016 season. Several former Central Michigan football players are preparing for their first professional season, while others are fighting to earn a roster spot.
Two former Chippewas have already signed with the Detroit Lions.
Tight end Ben McCord and defensive end Louis Palmer have signed rookie free agent contracts with the in-state NFC North team. McCord signed shortly after the Lions announced that tight end Tim Wright suffered a torn ACL and would be out for the year.