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October 4, 2014
Lions getting no love for choosing depth over star talent
When Bob Quinn took over as general manager of the Detroit Lions three offseasons ago, it began with a concept: big-name players draw national attention and excite fans, but teams that are built on...
Lions add Jimmy Raye III to front office
The Lions have added an experienced hand to fill out their personnel department. Former Chargers, Colts and Texans executive Jimmy Raye III has been named a senior personnel executive in Detroit. He will work under General Manager Bob Quinn and vice president of player personnel Kyle O'Brien in the Lions
Tom Brady Comments on LeGarrette Blount's Instagram Post of 3 Super Bowl Rings
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady congratulated Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount on his three Super Bowl rings even though one of them came at the all-time great's expense...
ESPN: Ansah is biggest roster challenge for Lions
The biggest roster decision facing the Detroit Lions is determining where defensive end Ziggy Ansah fits this season and potentially beyond.
3 unfavorable Lions contracts on the books in 2018
Bad contracts can mortgage a franchise's future and derail a lot of hard work. Fortunately for the Detroit Lions, there are only a few challenging contracts counting against their salary cap ...
Matt Patricia brings "do your job" to Detroit
The Lions have picked a good team to emulate. In addition to making former Patriots executive Bob Quinn the team's General Manager and long-time Patriots assistant Matt Patricia the head coach, the Lions have imported the mantra that helped make New England a dynasty. Do your job. Via Dave Birkett of
Lions coach Matt Patricia has already installed the Patriots' 'Do your job' motto
The former Patriots defensive coordinator brought at least one thing with him to Detroit
Marvin Jones Defends Matt Patricia from Criticism: 'It's Football. We Run'
Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones defended head coach Matt Patricia's coaching techniques during an interview with NFL Network's Good Morning Football on Thursday...
Marvin Jones defends Patricia: 'It's football. We run.'
On 'GMFB' Thursday, Detroit Lions wide receiver Marvin Jones laughed off the opinion column citing Matt Patricia is alienating players for making them run in practice.
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Having Patriots familiarity on Matt Patricia's Lions roster 'doesn't hurt'
Detroit's 90-man roster carries six players from either distant or recent Patriots past.
Penn State coach James Franklin surprises long-snapper Kyle Vasey with scholarship
Vasey started all 13 games for the Nittany Lions in 2017
Lions beat writer taken to task for claiming Matt Patricia may be alienating team
If you follow the Detroit Lions, you're probably familiar with the disdain that fans have toward certain members of the media. Some of that comes from the recent news of Matt Patricia's...
Matt Patricia adjusts to being scrutinized leading the Lions
Matt Patricia worked in relative obscurity in New England. The burly man with a bushy beard, baseball cap on backward, with a pencil above his right ear was noticed only occasionally while coordinating the Patriots' defense. As a first-year NFL head coach with the Detroit Lions, his every move
2018 Fantasy Football Draft Prep: Ranking the Fantasy Assets for the Detroit Lions
The Lions are behaving like a team who wants to run the ball more. Will it actually happen
Fantasy Football Booms/Busts 2018: The Detroit Lions
Saquon Barkley, among other rookie rushers, has generated incredible fantasy hype. However, Detroit's Kerryon Johnson deserves equal treatment. Brad Evans and Liz Loza explain.
NFL Rumors: Why Lions' Matt Patricia Is 'In Danger Of Losing His Players'
It's Matt Patricia's way or the highway. At least, that was the takeaway gathered after day three of Detroit Lions minicamp concluded. The head coach, who served as the Patriots' ...
Lions announce joint practices with Raiders, Giants
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions will participate in joint training camp practices before preseason games with the Oakland Raiders and New York Giants.
Lions to practice with Raiders, Giants this summer
When Lions coach Matt Patricia was on the Patriots coaching staff, the team often held joint practices with other teams during training camp and he said in April that he wanted to do the same thing in Detroit. Patricia's wish has been granted. The Lions announced on Friday that they will hold practices
Detroit Lions' Matt Patricia is in danger of losing his players
Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia runs the risk of losing his players by punishing them with running. Amateur tactics don't work well with NFL pros.
Mike Singletary stops by Detroit Lions' minicamp
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Mike Singletary hopes to coach again in the NFL someday. He has plenty on his plate right now, though.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford discusses finally being one 'older guys' in the locker room after turning 30
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford joins "Inside Minicamp Live" to talk about the Lions new coaching staff, Lions' OTAs and more.
Tom Pelissero highlights one New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick philosophy Detroit Lions HC Matt Patricia is bringing to the Lions
NFL Network's Tom Pelissero highlights one philosophy that Detroit Lions head coach is bringing to Detroit from New England Patriots HC Bill Belichick.
Former No. 1 recruit Da'Shawn Hand ready to move on with Detroit Lions
Lions rookie Da'Shawn Hand says the past is irrelevant. Defensive lineman works hard to leave high expectations behind as a one-time top prep recruit.
Lions open minicamp with revamped running game
Detroit ranked last in the NFL last season in rushing offense
Lions invested in free agency and draft to improve run game
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have desperately tried to improve what has been a weakness, signing and drafting players to improve their running game.
Calvin Johnson applauds NFL's new catch rule: 'We knew it was a catch from Day 1'
Ex-Detroit Lions WR Calvin Johnson famously had a would-be game-winning touchdown ruled incomplete because he didn't complete the process of the catch.
Lions sign TE Wes Saxton, waive DB Raysean Pringle
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed free agent tight end Wes Saxton.
Detroit Lions sign TE Wes Saxton
The Detroit Lions added depth to their tight end position on Monday by signing free agent Wes Saxton.
Calvin Johnson to Stay Retired from NFL, Might Donate Brain for Research
Former Detroit Lions star receiver Calvin Johnson retired from the NFL following the 2015 season, and even if he wanted to return to the league, he doesn't believe he could do so...
Calvin Johnson claims Rod Wood immediately asked about bonus upon retirement
Little by little, we're getting more information on why Calvin Johnson remains bitter about how things ended with the Lions.
Detroit Lions special-teams coach: 'We had the worst wedge' in NFL
NFL competition committee chairman Rich McKay expects returns to go up with new kickoff rules in effect for 2018; Joe Marciano has other concerns.
6 Lions players ranked among Silva's fantasy football top 150 in 2018
With the fantasy football draft season just a few months away, Rotoworld's Evan Silva released his top 150 players available for the 2018 season, and six of them are Detroit Lions.
Activists: Detroit Lions must pick side on NFL's anthem policy
The National Action Network demands the Detroit Lions choose a side on the NFL's new national anthem policy or they will protest at games.
Detroit Lions LeGarrette Blount values time spent with service members
Detroit Lions running back LeGarrette Blount traveled to Japan last month to host a football camp for the children of American service members
Detroit activists call on Lions to reject NFL anthem policy
DETROIT (AP) — A group of Detroit civil rights activists is calling on the Lions to reject the NFL's new policy aimed at addressing the issue of national anthem protests.
Golden Tate: 'I Don't Know What to Expect' from Lions' Contract Talks
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate said on Thursday that he is unsure if he will strike a deal on a new contract this offseason. With regard to his negotiations, Tate told Kyle Meinke of MLive...
Detroit Lions dodge questions on national anthem rule, Trump comments
The Detroit Lions were tight lipped about the NFL's new national anthem policy, and President Trump's comments made on Thursday.
Lions sign free agent LB Trevor Bates
The Detroit Lions announced Wednesday that they have signed free agent LB Trevor Bates.
NFL national anthem debate continues as owners fail to reach consensus
Detroit Lions president Rod Wood reiterated Tuesday he hopes the NFL comes up with a policy rather than leave it up to teams
NFL clears Lions for Patricia hiring process
ALLEN PARK, MI (WTVB) - The NFL will not discipline the Detroit Lions organization or new head coach Matt Patricia following a report that Patricia and a college football teammate had been indicted in a sexual assault case in 1996. The case never went to trial and was later dismissed by prosecutors when the alleged victim declined to testify. L...
NFL: Patricia's past not subject to personal conduct policy
DETROIT (AP) The NFL says sexual assault allegations against Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia from 1996 are not subject to its personal conduct policy.
Report: Matt Patricia, Lions Won't Be Disciplined for Sexual Assault Allegations
After meeting with both Matt Patricia and the Detroit Lions last week, the NFL determined there will be no discipline for either party following the surfacing of allegations made against the coach twenty years ago, per Adam Schefter of ESPN...
Report: Matt Patricia, Lions Won't Be Disciplined for Sexual Assault Allegations
After meeting with Matt Patricia and the Detroit Lions last week, the NFL decided it will not discipline either party following the surfacing of allegations made against the coach 22 years ago, per Adam Schefter of ESPN...
NFL reportedly will not discipline Matt Patricia, Lions for 'previous allegations made'
Detroit's head coach will not face any NFL discipline for the 1996 allegations that resurfaced recently
Detroit Lions, Matt Patricia won't face NFL discipline from 1996 allegations
The Detroit Lions and Matt Patricia will not face discipline from the NFL regarding a 1996 sexual assault allegation against the coach.
Willie Roaf: Lions OL Frank Ragnow will be a Pro Bowler
The Lions selected versatile OL Frank Ragnow with the No. 20 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Hall of Famer Willie Roaf praised the rookie and believes he'll make an immediate impact in Detroit.
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Detroit Lions' QB-RB-WR 'triplets' may rank higher than you think
The "triplets" concept in the NFL - a team's lead quarterback, running back and wide receiver - was popularized in the 1990s by the Dallas Cowboys.
'Everybody's excited' about Detroit Lions' first-round pick Frank Ragnow
Detroit Lions veteran players are excited about first-round draft pick Frank Ragnow. He took snaps at both center and left guard at rookie minicamp.
Lions offensive line has big goals
Veteran lineman T.J. Lang expects big things from the Detroit Lions' offensive line. "It's a new team," Lang said Wednesday night, via the team's official website. "It's a new O-line. Everybody in that room, we have high expectations. A lot of that plays into staying healthy and being available, practicing
Lions acquire Bisnowaty off waivers from Giants
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have acquired offensive lineman Adam Bisnowaty off waivers from the New York Giants.
