Detroit Lions News

It's more than just a coincidence that general manager Phil Emery described new Bears defensive ends Willie Young and Lamarr Houston both as aggressive, versatile, physical and tough.

"If my being more 'public' helps our success, sure, I'd do it. But I never felt that it would win a football game or help us catch a pass or score a touchdown."

Oct 20, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Michael Johnson during the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

The craze that is NFL free agency has resulted in a ton of player movement over the past week, and a few teams put themselves above the rest with great signings of players who will certainly make an impact in 2014.

Nov 28, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Green Bay Packers defensive end B.J. Raji against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

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Jan 7, 2013; Miami, FL, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish tight end Tyler Eifert catches a pass against Alabama Crimson Tide defensive back Ha The SideLion Report Detroit Lions NFL Draft Prospect Profile series gives an in-depth scouting analysis of college football players who could be on the Lions' radar this spring.

The Detroit Lions have some high-ceiling pass-rushing talent on the roster, but you can never have too many players capable of getting after the quarterback.

The 2014 NFL Draft is right around the corner and when the first round finally does get under way on May-chances are Clemson 's Sammy Watkins will be the first wide receiver selected from this year's class.

You can measure Darryl Tapp in a lot of different ways - by his size , his experience , his football IQ - but measure him by his statistics at your own risk.

"The key is to be able to keep your good players," new Lions coach Jim Caldwell said.

Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young, left, and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger laugh on the field after a game Nov. 17, 2013.

William Clay Ford, the owner of the Detroit Lions and longtime executive of his family's auto company, died Sunday at age 88. / 2004 photo by RASHAUN RUCKER/Detroit Free Press William Clay Ford has been such a part of Detroit, it's a bit surreal that this Michigan icon that we have taken for granted has passed on.

The Detroit Lions had a quiet start to the free agency period until they signed wide receiver Golden Tate to a $31 million contract with $13.25 million guaranteed.

The Detroit Lions committed $5.4 million in cap space to sign wide receiver Golden Tate and running back Joique Bell.

New Lions receiver Golden Tate led the Seahawks -- a team that attempted a third fewer passes than Detroit -- with 64 receptions for 898 yards.

Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester is brought down by Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker and former Wagner College star Julian Stanford after a reception during the second half of 2012 game in Florida.

Tight end Brandon Pettigrew is testing the free-agent market, but there remains a chance he'll return to the Lions.

Willie Young started 15 games for the Lions last season and had 47 tackles, three sacks and five passes defensed.

James Ihedigbo had a career year in 2013, starting all 16 games and finishing with 101 tackles, 11 passes defensed, three interceptions and two forced fumbles.