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October 4, 2014
Why Lions Must Draft CB Trae Waynes
Rashean Mathis paired with Darius Slay in 2014 to give the Detroit Lions their best cornerback duo in decades...
DT Shelton Would Be 'No Brainer' If He Falls to DET in 1st Rd
The Detroit Lions may be losing defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh in the offseason, as he will be one of the most coveted free agents on the market...
Clock management: Chiefs play at 9:30 a.m.
The Chiefs will have what is probably the first early morning (Central time) kickoff for their Nov. 1 game against the Detroit Lions at Wembley Stadium in London.
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Ranking Re-Sign Priorities for Lions
The Detroit Lions have a large list of free agents who will require decisions. General manager Martin Mayhew has already made one decision public, so I decided to help him by ranking ...
Report: Lions done with center Dominic Raiola
Dominic Raiola is done in Detroit. The Lions reportedly have told their long-time center that he won't be back with the team for his 15th NFL season.
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Report: Lions will part with veteran C Raiola
The Detroit Lions are moving on from longtime center Dominic Raiola, according to a report in the Detroit Free Press.
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Report: Lions won't bring Dominic Raiola back next season
It has been a long time since the Lions have started a season without center Dominic Raiola on the roster, but it looks like that run will be coming to an end in 2015. Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports that the Lions have informed Raiola that they do not plan on re-signing him...
Projecting Contract Offers for Lions
Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew has the fans on his side. Two playoff appearances in four years has laid the foundation for future success, but he has to kill this offseason to keep the Lions competitive, and it all begins with free agency.
Matthew Stafford named to Pro Bowl roster
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is headed to the Pro Bowl for the first time in his NFL career. Stafford has been added to the NFL's all-star game roster, Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com said Sunday night. Stafford will take the place of Denver's Peyton Manning, the Lions said. As Twentyman noted, the Lions haven't had a...
Golden Tate added to Pro Bowl roster
The Lions are set to have a wide receiver set to play in next Sunday's Pro Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, but it's not Calvin Johnson. According to Tim Twentyman of DetroitLions.com, Golden Tate has been named to the Pro Bowl. He replaces the Eagles' Jeremy Maclin, who withdrew from the game for personal reasons, according...
Golden Tate denies rumors about Russell Wilson, Percy Harvin
Golden Tate has heard the rumors. And he wants to set things straight. Tate, the Lions receiver who was the subject of a couple of stories about his interactions with teammates Russell Wilson and Percy Harvin during their time together in Seattle, says that what people have heard is not correct. "I did not have...
PFT Planet: Should Detroit sacrifice Megatron to keep Suh?
Mike Florio answers calls and tweets from around the PFT Planet, including whether or not it would be smart for the Detroit Lions to cut Calvin Johnson in order to free up enough space to retain Ndamukong Suh.
Ndamukong or Megatron: Which guy should Lions keep?
A caller to Friday's edition of PFT Live on NBC Sports Radio raised an intriguing question regarding the future of Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. If the Lions could keep Suh only by cutting receiver Calvin Johnson, would they do it? Clues may have arisen a year ago that the Lions may be thinking about...
Cowboys confirm Garret to return as coach
The Dallas Cowboys made it official on Thursday, signing Jason Garrett to a new five-year deal to remain as the NFL team's head coach. The contract, which will pay Garrett $30 million, comes after Garrett led Dallas to their first post-season appearance since 2009. The Cowboys won the NFC East division title with a 12-4 record -- their best since going 13-3 in 2007 -- and beat the Detroit Lions...
Geno Atkins added to Pro Bowl roster
Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins is Pro Bowl-bound. Atkins has been added to the NFL's all-star roster, the Bengals announced Friday morning. According to Paul Dehner Jr. of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Atkins will take the place of Lions' Ndamukong Suh, who withdrew with an injury. The 26-year-old Atkins started all 16 games for Cincinnati in...
What Positions Offer Most Value for Detroit Lions in 2015 NFL Draft?
Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew is under plenty of pressure to come through this offseason...
Austin's pitch to Falcons: Hire Gase, as well
A source indicated part of Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin's pitch to become the Falcons' head coach is to bring Adam Gase along as his offensive coordinator.
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Making Call on Detroit Lions' Worst Contracts
If you don't perform well enough in the NFL to justify your current expense, you're gone. That's the nature of the salary cap era, and the Detroit Lions have a few players who will be under that level of scrutiny in the coming months...
Bears interview Marrone, Austin - NBC Sports
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) Former Buffalo Bills coach Doug Marrone interviewed for the Chicago Bears' job as did Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin. The team confirmed the interviews Tuesday. Marrone exercised an opt-out clause in his contract two weeks ago after leading Buffalo to its...
Lions' Initial 2015 Round-by-Round Big Board
Every team puts together a big board that breaks down its round-by-round rankings of the players who are likely to be available. Here, you get an inside look at what the Detroit Lions could be putting together in their war room right now...
Lions' Top Free-Agent Targets for 2015
The Detroit Lions have many questions heading into the offseason after a playoff loss against the Dallas Cowboys ...
Bryant left in disbelief over reversed call on crucial catch
By Simon Evans GREEN BAY, Wisconsin (Reuters) - Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was left in disbelief after officials overturned his superb catch late in the fourth quarter of Sunday's playoff loss to the Green Bay Packers. A week after benefiting from a highly debatable call in their wildcard win over the Detroit Lions, the Cowboys got a taste of the other side of tough decisions that ...
Cowboys' Rolando McClain evaluated for head injury
One week after suffering a concussion against the Detroit Lions, Rolando McClan's injury troubles continued Sunday in Green Bay. The linebacker is being evaluated for a head injury. Will he return?
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Stafford: PI non-call 'still tough to swallow'
It has been a week since the Detroit Lions lost to the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs and how his team lost is still irking quarterback Matthew Stafford.
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Scott Mitchell Shows off Weight Loss After Appearance on 'The Biggest Loser'
Scott Mitchell, the former NFL quarterback most famous for playing with the Detroit Lions, tackled a new challenge when he appeared as a contestant on NBC's The Biggest Loser ...
Dez Bryant fined $8,268 for taunting during Wild Card victory
Dez Bryant was the subject of a controversial moment in Sunday's win over the Detroit Lions, but it was a smaller moment in the game that drew a flag and fine for the wide receiver.
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Detroit Lions fans resort to billboards to criticize NFL officials
It's been nearly a week since Lions fans suffered through the torture of a controversial playoff loss to the Cowboys, but the bitterness of the Detroit faithful is continuing to manifest itself in entertaining ways. First, there was this heartbreaking report from a local bar. Then, a die-hard by the name of Dave Morian had to have a tattoo altered. Now, a group of perturbed Lions fans have take...
Franchise tag expensive option for Ndamukong Suh
PFT Live: The franchise tag may be an option to keep Ndamukong Suh from being an unrestricted free agent, but it would cost the Lions $26MM to do so for the 2015 season, something unthinkable to many around the league.
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Lions OC: Stafford given more early on than Brees
Lions offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said he put more on Matthew Stafford's plate in the first year of the new offense than Drew Brees had until his fourth year with the Saints.
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Mad Dash: Top recruit says wrong school during commitment
In this edition of Mad Dash Jenna Corrado takes a look at one high school recruit's commitment mix-up, the referee-themed billboards popping up around Detroit on behalf of Lions fans and Drake's bedroom hoops.
Lions G.M. wants to change way Pro Bowl rosters picked
Martin Mayhew might be biased, but he also has a good idea. And it's a good idea, of course, because we agree with it. The Lions General Manager, upset with star linebacker DeAndre Levy being snubbed by the Pro Bowl voters, wants to change the way the all-star team is picked. Mayhew mentioned Levy and...
Prospects Lions Should Target in Draft
The Detroit Lions have some big free-agent decisions to make, but the most successful franchises build through the draft...
Lions Offseason Draft Scouting Guide
The dawn of draft season has arrived in blustery Detroit. The prospect of adding fresh new talent to a rising team coming off its most successful season in decades should help warm ...
Mayhew says franchise tag may be an option for keeping Suh - NBC Sports
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) As usual, Martin Mayhew chose his words carefully when assessing the offseason for the Detroit Lions - but the biggest issue facing the team is fairly obvious. Ndamukong Suh, Detroit's All-Pro defensive tackle, can become a free agent now, and if he leaves, the Lions would...
Lions may use franchise tag on Suh
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- Detroit general manager Martin Mayhew says he's leaving all options open with Ndamukong Suh - including the possibility of using the franchise tag on the All-Pro defensive tackle to keep him with the Lions.
Lions Fans Post 'Detroit Lyin' Billboards
Detroit Lions fans feel like their team was robbed by the refs in its Wild Card Game against the Dallas Cowboys in Dallas on Sunday, and now they are making sure that their outrage is seen...
Which Lions Free-Agents Will Return in 2015?
The Detroit Lions now turn their focus to the 2015 offseason after being defeated by the Dallas Cowboys in the playoffs...
Ndamukong Suh, Detroit Lions head for franchise tag?
General manager Martin Mayhew emphasized Thursday that the Detroit Lions are willing to wield the franchise tag as a means to keeping Ndamukong Suh. Why is that such a surprise in NFL circles?
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Martin Mayhew says franchise tag an option for Ndamukong Suh
There aren't too many people who think that the Lions are going to use the franchise tag to keep defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh from becoming an unrestricted free agent because it would cost them $26 million to do so for the 2015 season. That kind of outlay alongside big numbers for quarterback Matthew Stafford and...
NFL tells Cowboys they missed seven penalties on Lions as well
The news that the league admitted to at least seven missed calls that benefited the Detroit Lions shouldn't come as a big surprise.
NFL Mock Draft 2015: Picks, Projections and Analysis for Top Prospects
With Wild Card Weekend in the books, the Cincinnati Bengals, Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals have been eliminated. Their exits from the NFL 's postseason mean that the draft order is four steps closer to completion...
Dallas Cowboys vs. Green Bay Packers: What Are Experts Saying About Dallas?
One down and three to go for the Dallas Cowboys . The Cowboys beat the Detroit Lions last week, and they need three more victories to win the Super Bowl. The next team in their path is the Green Bay Packers ...
Perfect Free Agent Fits for Lions
The Detroit Lions have over 20 players that could depart the den this offseason. Fans worried about keeping a good thing going should find hope in the form of free agents that would fit Detroit's scheme while complying with Detroit's salary cap...
Keep or Cut Decisions for Lions 2015 Free Agents
One of the key facets of the Detroit Lions offseason is making tough decisions on their own free agents. Several major contributors on both sides of the ball will hit free agency once the postseason concludes...
Odell Beckham Jr. added to Pro Bowl roster
Odell Beckham Jr. is Hawaii-bound. Beckham, the Giants' star rookie receiver, has been added to the Pro Bowl roster, the NFL announced Wednesday. He replaces Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who will not play because of an undisclosed injury. The 22-year-old Beckham had a sensational first professional season, hauling in 91 passes for 1,305 yards...
Stafford to ref on PI: That's unbelievable, you know it
Matthew Stafford was mic'd up for Sunday's game against the Dallas Cowboys. The Detroit Lions quarterback, needless to say, was not happy when refs picked up the pass interference call.
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Stafford Mic'd Up for Controversial Call
Nearly every NFL analyst has commented on the controversial penalty reversal midway through the fourth quarter of the Wild Card Game between the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys...
2015 NFL Free Agents: Early Market Rumors and Predictions for Top Names
Ndamukong Suh leads the NFL free-agency charge. The league may not want Suh leading anything at this point outside of television ratings, but the Detroit Lions' elimination ...
Officials wrongly told Stafford: "No contact before the ball arrived"
In the immediate aftermath of the botched pass interference non-call that went against the Lions in Dallas on Sunday, Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford demanded an explanation. The explanation he got was factually inaccurate. Stafford, who was wearing an NFL Films microphone during the game, went to two different officials to ask why there was no...
7-Round Predictions for Lions Mock Draft
Draft season is speculation season, and now that the Detroit Lions are out of the playoffs, let the speculation begin! Detroit will pick 23rd in the first round based on its 11-5 finish and first-round playoff departure...
