Detroit Lions News

David Freese hit a tiebreaking homer off Joba Chamberlain in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers 2-1 Sunday for their third straight victory.

Nov 28, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn in the end zone for a safety during the third quarter during a NFL football game on Thanksgiving at Ford Field.

As the Detroit Lions are starting training camp at Allen Park, all eyes will be on new head coach, Jim Caldwell.

Jun 12, 2013; Owings Mills, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens secondary coach Teryl Austin holds up a play during mini camp at Under Armour Performance Center.

Ndamukong Suh's contract negotiations have dragged on longer than expected, but first-year Lions coach Jim Caldwell said he remains confident that Suh and the Lions will reach a long-term extension to keep the Pro Bowl defensive tackle in Detroit.

The Detroit Lions have won one playoff game in the past 56 years, and none since 1991.

Coach Jim Caldwell, on why he believes he is the coach who can make the Lions winners: 'We have a talented group.

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, left, stands with defensive end Ezekiel Ansah during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 9, 2013.

Nick Fairley put on a few pounds during his six weeks away from football this summer, but for once it appears the weight was good weight.

Second-year defensive end Ziggy Ansah will be a key cog of the Lions' defense this season, but when he'll be able to contribute is uncertain.

Brandon Pettigrew rolled up to Detroit Lions training camp this morning in an orange and black 1972 Plymouth Barracuda, a classic car so loud he had to shut the engine off so he could talk over the intercom at the player's entrance gate.

MLive will examine each of the Detroit Lions' positions heading into the start of training camp July 28. Today we hit on the defensive backs.

Lions linebackers DeAndre Levy and Stephen Tulloch are back, but could be joined by rookie Kyle Van Noy in the starting lineup.

Bryce Quigley successfully made the transition from tight end to left tackle at San Diego State, but now he has to change positions again.

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The Detroit Lions will start training camp Monday. But Matthew Stafford will start something entirely more significant.

What will the Detroit Lions depth chart look like on special teams by the end of training camp? What is the top camp battle to watch? Let's take a look.

Dec 30, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure stiff arms Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman during 1st quarter of a game at Ford Field.

Corey Hilliard isn't going to accept a backup role without a fight. Hilliard earned his starting role once Jason Fox went down last year.

This is the sixth in a series of position previews in advance of Lions training camp.