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October 4, 2014
Lions' Diggs not sweating heated competition
Quandre Diggs is on the hot seat, but the Detroit Lions cornerback isn't feeling the heat.
6 NFL quarterbacks with the best chance to become elite in 2017 | FOX Sports
Becoming elite is a goal of every QB. These six players have the best chance to reach that level in 2017. Ryan Tannehill, Dolphins: With another year in Adam Gase's system, Tannehill has a chance to be great next season. Dak Prescott, Cowboys: After a terrific rookie season, Prescott needs to keep developing into an all-around great QB. Jameis Winston, Buccaneers: Winston is a gunslinger, but i...
Antonio Brown matching career path of Calvin Johnson through seven seasons
For almost a decade, Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson was the gold standard at his position. While fans might argue the merits of various names for the title of best receiver currently ac...
Megatron didn't like Lions' treatment at end
Former Lions star Calvin Johnson says he doesn't think he was treated the way he should have been on the way out. The franchise leader in most receiving categories declined to give specifics.
Calvin Johnson says he was mistreated by the Lions when he retired | FOX Sports
Johnson abruptly retired after the 2015 season.
Former Lions' All-Pro linebacker Walker dies
Wayne Walker, the Detroit Lions' fourth-round pick in 1958, has died at the age of 80.
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ESPN: Lions merit 'C' for offseason doings
Detroit earns praise for retooling offensive line, but not having QB Matthew Stafford and DE Ezekiel Ansah signed to extensions hurts.
Lions rookie Teez Tabor expects to be past hamstring injury by camp
Cornerback Teez Tabor's final pre-draft workout was with the Lions because he wasn't able to do any more on-field work after tweaking his hamstring during that session. The turn of events seemed to work out OK for Detroit as they were able to use the 53rd pick in the draft on Tabor, but it appears...
Detroit preparing bids for future Super Bowls, NFL drafts
The Lions want both the Super Bowl and the NFL draft in Detroit. Lions President Rod Wood confirmed that the team plans to put in bids for the next available Super Bowl, which is in 2022 after Minnesota, Atlanta, Miami and Los Angeles host the next four. Detroit would have to be considered a long...
Lions sign free-agent OT Arturo Uzdavinis
The Detroit Lions on Monday signed free-agent offensive tackle Arturo Uzdavinis and waived offensive tackle Pierce Burton.
Lions sign free agent T Arturo Uzdavinis
The Detroit Lions announced Monday that they have signed free agent T Arturo Uzdavinis and waived T Pierce Burton.
Detroit Lions pass on Matt Asiata, go young at running back
The Lions did not sign veteran RB Matt Asiata after a weekend tryout during rookie minicamp
Jace Billingsley receives his shot at Detroit Lions rookie minicamp
He's one of seven first-year players among the 30 currently under contract participating in rookie minicamp.
Lions HOFer Lary, who had 50 INTs, dies at 86
Hall of Fame safety Yale Lary, who had 50 interceptions over 11 seasons with the Detroit Lions, has died at the age of 86.
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Lions great, Pro Football Hall of Famer Yale Lary dies at 86
Detroit Lions legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Yale Lary died at the age of 86 on Friday morning.
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Lions to finish 9-7 again? SI's Jonathan Jones thinks so
Sports Illustrated's Jonathan Jones has a very good point about the Lions, and a very good question. "[Detroit Lions head coach Jim] Caldwell has delivered two winning seasons in three ...
New Detroit Lions CB Jamal Agnew 'a big-time competitor'
A fifth-round pick out of San Diego, Agnew had 11 interceptions among 59 passes defenses in his college career
Detroit Lions: Post-draft developments on offense | FOX Sports
While the Detroit Lions have recently invested significant resources into building a better defense, it's clear that there is still a lot happening on the other side of the ball in the team's post-draft landscape.Even in the aftermath of the 2017 NFL Draft, the Detroit Lions have remaine...
Lions draft Florida CB Tabor, Northern Illinois WR Gollady
Jalen Tabor boldly declared last month that he was the best player available in the draft. The Detroit Lions selected their second-straight Florida Gator, taking Tabor in the second round with the No. 53 overall pick in the NFL draft on Friday night after selecting linebacker Jarrad Davis in the first
NFL draft: Detroit Lions trade down with Patriots in Round 3
Quinn made his first draft-day trade as Detroit Lions general manager, and it just so happened to be with his old team
Teez Tabor to Lions: Twitter Reacts as CB Is Selected in 2017 NFL Draft
Former Florida cornerback Teez Tabor was selected with the 53rd pick by the Detroit Lions in the 2017 NFL draft, giving the team an exciting cornerback prospect...
'Crazy' 24 hours has new LB Jarrad Davis thankful to be a Detroit Lion
Davis is expected to start at middle or weak-side linebacker for the Lions this fall
Lions draft Florida LB Jarrad Davis with No. 21 overall pick
The Detroit Lions were thrilled to see all the offensive players taken early in the draft, leaving them with choices on defense that they really wanted. Detroit drafted the Florida linebacker with the 21st overall pick in the NFL draft Thursday night. ''When we started seeing those receivers
Jarrad Davis to Lions: Twitter Reacts as LB Is Selected in 2017 NFL Draft
Linebacker Jarrad Davis learned he will don the uniform for the Detroit Lions after he was the 21st pick in the 2017 NFL draft. Davis had a steady ascent to becoming one of the top prospects in this year's draft class...
Detroit Lions NFL draft picks: 2017 round-by-round results, grades
The Lions are coming off a 97 campaign and made the playoffs despite losing their last three regular season games.
Detroit Lions' Bob Quinn can't have safe draft; he needs great players
Lions GM will prove how much urgency he has to build a great team and consistent winner in his second NFL draft
50 NFL draft experts predict the Detroit Lions' first pick
Rounding up who the draftniks have the Lions picking at No. 21 overall in Thursday's NFL draft
Will LB Reuben Foster make it to Detroit Lions at 21?
An All-American at Alabama, Foster is one of 3 LBs who could interest the Lions in the first round
2017 NFL Mock Draft Live: Lions No. 21
NFL Media's Steve Mariucci selects Charles Harris for the Detroit Lions with the 21st overall pick on NFL Mock Draft Live.
Three Key Games in Lions 2017 Schedule
Three Key Games in Lions 2017 Schedule In an attempt to distract us all from the upcoming draft, the NFL released their 2017 schedule. Next year, the Detroit Lions will face the NFC South and AFC North outside of their division, as well as opening their season against the Cardinals and Giants. Here are
2017 Detroit Lions schedule released
The Lions, along with the NFL's other 31 teams, released their 2017 schedule Thursday night.
2017 Detroit Lions Schedule: Full Listing of Dates, Times and TV Info
Coming off a playoff appearance last season, expectations have been raised for the Detroit Lions in 2017. The franchise is still seeking its first postseason win since 1991, adding to the pressure on head coach Jim Caldwell to keep the momentum going...
Lions get their wish with two of first three at home
The Lions asked the NFL for more early home games, and the NFL delivered. Detroit's 2017 schedule includes games at home in Week One and Week Three. That follows two consecutive years in which the Lions played three of their first four on the road, something Lions President Rod Wood told the league he'd like...
2017 NFL Draft: Detroit Lions' top five needs, best fits on the clock at No. 21
Who should the Lions take with their first pick? We break down all their options
2017 NFL mock draft: Tyus Bowser to the Detroit Lions
Detroit doubles up on pass rushers in our mock draft.
Golden Tate: Lions WR Jace Billingsley reminds me of me
Billingsley played RB and WR in college and spent most of last season on the Lions' practice squad
Stephen Tulloch to retire in Detroit on Thursday
Former Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch career ends after 11 seasons in the NFL.
Linebacker Tulloch to retire after 11 seasons
Stephen Tulloch is retiring from the NFL and will make the official announcement at the Lions' practice facility Thursday.
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Veteran LB Stephen Tulloch to retire after 11 seasons
Veteran linebacker Stephen Tulloch is walking away from football. Tulloch will announce his retirement from the NFL after 11 season, the Detroit Lions announced.
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Stephen Tulloch Will Retire After 11 Seasons in NFL
Former Detroit Lions linebacker Stephen Tulloch will retire from the NFL , the team announced Tuesday. The 11-year veteran will have an official press conference Thursday at the Lions facility...
Stafford doesn't sound as if he will give Detroit discount
Matthew Stafford is in line to sign a contract extension that will set up his newborn twins for life. The quarterback said ''his people,'' are talking to the Detroit Lions' ''people,'' and he hopes they can agree on a long-term deal that's good for his growing
Stafford on Lions: 'Like to be here long term'
Matthew Stafford made it clear Tuesday he would like to remain with the Detroit Lions, the team that drafted him with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 draft.
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Lions QB Matthew Stafford: Fatherhood good, but a 'lot of work'
Matthew and Kelly Stafford welcomed twins in late March; Jim Caldwell says his quarterback looks well rested
Matthew Stafford Says He 'Would Love' Contract Extension with Lions
As he gets set to enter the final year of his contract, Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford expressed his desire Tuesday to come to terms on a long-term deal...
Mock Draft: Lions pick Marlon Humphrey
With the No. 21 overall pick in the 2017 Bleeding Green Nation community mock draft, Detroit Lions GM Shark Fighter selects ...
Cornelius Lucas signs RFA tender, joins Detroit Lions for workouts
Lucas signed his restricted free agent tender this morning and is taking part in the start of off-season workouts.
Detroit Lions meet with physical Arkansas WR Keon Hatcher
Hatcher, who broke his foot in 2015, fits the mold of the Day 3 WR the Lions have looked hard at in the draft
Lions President Rod Wood Says 2017 NFL Schedule Will Be Released Thursday
Detroit Lions President Rod Wood revealed Thursday that the NFL will release its 2017 regular-season schedule on April 20. According to ESPN...
Lions GM: Stafford extension talks in 'early stages'
No one in Detroit's front office sounds worried about if the Lions will work out a contract extension with Matthew Stafford. The question is when a mega-deal will get done.
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Lions' new jerseys offer traditional look Eric Ebron calls 'best uniforms' in NFL
The Lions' redesigned uniforms have nods to the franchise's history, including their traditional colors and a patch honoring their longtime owner.
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