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October 4, 2014
Calvin Johnson's career day against the Dallas Cowboys
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson sets a career high 329 yards receiving against the Dallas Cowboys.
Rams trade former No. 2 overall pick and only get a sixth-rounder back
Greg Robinson will now get a chance with the Detroit Lions
Lions acquire OT Robinson from Rams and sign OT Kouandjio | FOX Sports
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have bolstered their offensive line to make up for the potential loss of tackle Taylor Decker.
Los Angeles Rams trade draft bust Greg Robinson to Lions
The Rams admitted defeat and traded tackle Greg Robinson, the second pick of the 2014 draft, to the Detroit Lions for a 2018 sixth-round pick.
Rams trade ex-No. 2 pick Greg Robinson to Lions
The Los Angeles Rams finally gave up on former No. 2 overall pick Greg Robinson. The Rams traded the offensive tackle to the Detroit Lions for a 2018 sixth-round pick, Ian Rapoport reported.
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Lions QB Stafford says he's ignoring contract implications
Matthew Stafford has made enough money already that his newborn twin daughters should be just fine, financially, for life. The Detroit Lions are expected to give their quarterback a new deal that will set up his family for generations. Stafford has said many times he wants to stay with Detroit.
Look away! Here's former Packers OL T.J. Lang in a Lions uniform
It doesn't become real until you actually see it. T.J. Lang will be a member of the Detroit Lions in 2017, and now there's photographic evidence confirming the tragedy. Here's a w...
Golden Tate Confirms He Wants Lions Contract Extension, Says He's Underpaid
Detroit Lions receiver Golden Tate is looking for an extension and hopefully a nice raise. He told Kyle Meinke of MLive.com Saturday that he feels underpaid and hopes he can get a new deal eventually...
Report: Lions LT Decker to miss 4-6 months
Detroit Lions starting left tackle Taylor Decker has a torn labrum and he's expected to miss at least four months after undergoing surgery, according to a NFL Network report.
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Lions' Austin on defense, and rookie Tabor
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin speaks on the defense and rookie Teez Tabor, including Tabor's interception on wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. during Tuesday's practice.
Taylor Decker Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Could Miss Start of NFL Season
Former Buckeye and current Detroit Lion Taylor Decker may miss part of the 2017 season after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Lions left tackle Taylor Decker could miss start of season
Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker could miss the start of the 2017 season with a shoulder injury.
Lions LT Taylor Decker could miss start of regular season with shoulder injury | FOX Sports
Decker was Detroit's first-round pick in 2016.
Mailbag part II: Which rookies contribute early for Detroit Lions?
Dave Birkett takes your Twitter questions
Ndamukong Suh Is a 'Nut Job', Says Lions OL T.J. Lang
Detroit Lions offensive lineman T.J. Lang didn't hold back in discussing what it was like to face off with Ndamukong Suh in the trenches...
Detroit Lions sign running back Matt Asiata, lineman Connor Bozick
The Detroit Lions signed running back Matt Asiata and offensive lineman Connor Bozick and waived fullback Michael Burton and injured linebacker Brandon Chubb, the team announced Tuesday.
Detroit Lions' Marvin Jones focused on not fizzling after disappointing 2016
Detroit Lions receiver Marvin Jones struggled after a hot start last year, but he remains confident.
Lions Sign Matt Asiata To 1-Year Deal
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a one-year deal with running back Matt Asiata.
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 say Matthew Stafford extension talks are still in the 'early stages'
Stafford is entering the final season of a three-year extension he signed back in 2013
Detroit Lions post-draft 53-man roster prediction
An early look at what the Lions' 53-man roster may look like in September.
Bob Quinn says early negotiations have begun on new Matthew Stafford contract
Quarterback Matthew Stafford is set to enter the final year of his contract with the Detroit Lions this fall. And while becoming a free agent is highly unlikely with the Lions' ability to use the franchise tag, General Manager Bob Quinn is hoping it won't come to do that. In an interview with Alex Marvez...
Here are 5 Detroit Lions on the hot seat after the NFL draft
Given what transpired in the NFL draft, the pressure's on for these five Lions to perform in the 2017 season.
Is the Detroit Lions roster better than last year?
Where—if at all—have the Detroit Lions improved from 2016?
Detroit Lions did the right thing to keep Eric Ebron through 2018
The tight end hasn't lived up to being the No. 10 pick in 2014, but Lions smart to keep him as an option for 2018
Lions cut a cornerback after drafting cornerbacks
Offseason rosters are at 90 this time of year, but there's still a certain balance to be kept. So when a team loads up at a position, somebody usually has to go. In Detroit, it was cornerback Ian Wells, who the team announced was being released today. Wells spent last year on injured reserve after tearing...
Giants, Lions Reportedly 'In Play' for LeGarrette Blount After 2017 NFL Draft
The Detroit Lions and New York Giants are reportedly the front-runners to land veteran running back LeGarrette Blount in free agency...
Lions keep tight end Eric Ebron under contract through 2018
The Detroit Lions have chosen to keep tight end Eric Ebron under contract through the 2018 season
Contract extension for Matthew Stafford should be Lions' top priority
With the draft out of the way, making sure Matthew Stafford is taken care of should be at the top of the Lions' list of priorities.
Lions pick up fifth-year option on TE Eric Ebron
Lions GM Bob Quinn finally answered the Eric Ebron question. The team announced Tuesday it would pick up the fifth-year option on the up-and-down tight end. The option is guaranteed for injury only.
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Detroit Lions exercise Eric Ebron's fifth-year option, to no surprise
The deal is worth roughly $8.2 million, though it's guaranteed only for injury. The Lions keep Ebron through 2018.
Eric Ebron's 5th-Year Contract Option Picked Up by Lions
The Detroit Lions announced Tuesday that they have picked up the fifth-year option on tight end Eric Ebron 's contract. Per SI.com , Ebron will earn $5.194 million in 2018...
WJR: Bob Quinn 'working on' Ebron option hours before deadline
Before the draft, I wrote that the Detroit Lions had to choose between David Njoku and Eric Ebron. The two young tight ends were too similar, and would come at too steep a cost, to justify having b...
