Detroit Lions News

The Detroit Lions obviously expect big things from rookie Ezekiel Ansah. The team wouldn't have selected him with the fifth pick of the 2013 NFL draft if they didn't believe he could have an impact right away.

Chicago's Brian Urlacher eyes up Detroit Lions quarterback Jon Kitna on Sept. 30, 2007, at Ford Field in Detroit.

Dec 30, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA;Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh prior to the snap of the ball against the Chicago Bears during 1st half of a game at Ford Field.

Detroit Lions defensive line coach Kris Kocurek talks with Detroit Lions defensive end Willie Young during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears at Ford Field in Detroit, Sunday, Dec.

Maybe it was a quarterback's instincts kicking in, but Charlie Batch knew exactly where he was going when he entered the large conference room at Fifth Third Field.

It was a simple show of hands, but for the Lions, a couple days into their first real offseason work as a team, maybe it's an encouraging sign.

Reggie Bush grew up in Los Angeles and played at USC. His previous NFL homes have been New Orleans and Miami.

The Detroit Lions overhauled its defensive end position this offseason. They released veteran Kyle Vanden Bosch and allowed Cliff Avril and Lawrence Jackson to leave via free agency.

Here are some things you need to know about today's practice : -- Detroit's practice was not padded, and the team did not go full speed often on Wednesday.

Pettigrew was a first-round draft pick by the Lions in 2009, and has compiled 2,412 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns in his career.

Green Bay Packers kicker Mason Crosby chats with San Francisco 49'rs David Akers before the NFL Divisional playoffs between the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49'rs at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California, Saturday, Januyary 11, 2013 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Photo by Rick Wood/RWOOD@JOURNALSENTINEL.COM Green Bay Packers Mason Crosby ... (more)

"I wasn't supposed to; I was told not to ," said Burleson, who wasn't supposed to be back from leg surgery until July.

Delmas is presumably in Miami rehabbing to prepare for the upcoming season. He is expected to be back in Allen Park next week, according to sources.

Dec 22, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford congratulates wide receiver Calvin Johnson during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Ford Field.

The Lions filled the last vacancy on their 90-man roster Tuesday night when they were awarded defensive end Braylon Broughton off waivers from New Orleans.

Anthony Kuehn is the editor of the Detroit Lions blog Lions Gab . His opinions do not necessarily reflect those of the Detroit Free Press nor its writers.

Former Dolphins RB Reggie Bush signed a 4-year deal with the Lions this off-season Joel Auerbach/Getty Images Ever since that fateful day in 1999 when Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders retired, the Detroit Lions have been clamoring for that home-run hitting running back.

Dec. 16, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA: Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure is tackled by Arizona Cardinals linebacker Daryl Washington at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Despite a stellar NFL career, former Oakland Raider and Green Bay Packers star Charles Woodson still remains unsigned.

Detroit Lions DT Ogemdi Nwagbuo speaks to Flint kids during Greg Cooper's "Dig Deep" football camp at Northern High School.