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October 4, 2014
Stafford to upcoming top overall pick: 'Be yourself'
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford knows a thing or two about being the top overall pick of an NFL draft.
Matthew Stafford offers advice for Browns' QB pick
Matthew Stafford is the only player to be drafted No. 1 overall by an 0-16 NFL team. The Lions signal-caller offered some advice if any of the top QB prospects head to the second 0-16 squad -- the Browns.
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DE Ezekiel Ansah signs franchise tag with Detroit Lions
DETROIT (AP) Ezekiel Ansah has signed his franchise tag, signaling his return to the Detroit Lions.
Detroit Lions' Matthew Stafford on Cooter's return: I don't make those calls
The Detroit Lions, one of the highest-scoring teams in the NFL last season, return every important piece of their passing game save for TE Eric Ebron
Kansas' Dorance Armstrong visits Rams, Bills, Seahawks, works out for Patriots, Texans
Armstrong has already conducted private workouts for the Texans, New England Patriots, Tennessee Titans, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs.
2018 NFL Draft: Mock Draft 2.0 for Detroit Lions
The Lions do the unthinkable and move up in the draft to grab the best defensive lineman available.
Detroit Lions have right QB, but Matthew Stafford running out of time
The Detroit Lions have their QB, so they'll be looking for the other ingredients. And the clock is ticking on the career of the one that they have.
No Saquon Barkley, no problem: Why Penn State should be the Big Ten front-runner in 2018
James Franklin is pumped to coach the 2018 Nittany Lions, a team that should contend this season
Lions' star DE Ezekiel Ansah will reportedly sign franchise tender this week
Ansah will make approximately $17.1 million this season
Report: Ziggy Ansah to Sign $17M Franchise Tag Contract with Lions
Detroit Lions defensive end Ziggy Ansah reportedly will sign his $17.1 million franchise tag and report to the team's first offseason conditioning program Tuesday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL ...
Ezekiel Ansah to sign Detroit Lions franchise tag
Ezekiel Ansah is expected to be on board for Matt Patricia's first Lions offseason conditioning program this week. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported the pass rusher will sign his franchise tag.
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Lions DE Ansah to sign $17.1M tender
Defensive end Ziggy Ansah is returning from a humanitarian trip to Ghana to sign his one-year, $17.143 million franchise tender with the Detroit Lions and begin offseason workouts. First-year head coach Matt Patricia's debut offseason with the Lions is underway in Allen Park, Mich., and Ansah is
Birkett: Predicting Lions' 6 possible 1st-round picks
Though many NFL coaches and executives like to play coy about where players are expected to fall in the draft, Detroit Lions general manager Bob Quinn admitted lats week he's got a pretty goo...
Detroit Lions: 5 players who need great offseason workouts
Here's a look at five players who need to have excellent offseason workouts and continue to progress through training camp.
2018 NFL Mock Draft: Predictions of Detroit Lions' selections, team needs
The Detroit Lions have six picks in the 2018 NFL Draft, including No. 20 in the first round April 26 in Arlington, Tex.
Lions' preseason includes trips to Oakland, Tampa
The Detroit Lions will be racking up some frequent-flyer miles this preseason.
Raiders Preseason Opponents Announced
The Raiders' 2018 preseason schedule will feature home games against the Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers, with road contests at the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks.
Cornelius Lucas visits Chiefs
The Chiefs may be in the market for some veteran depth on the offensive line. Field Yates of ESPN reports that the team had free agent tackle Cornelius Lucas in for a visit. Lucas, who played his college ball nearby at Kansas State, entered the NFL as an undrafted rookie with the Lions in 2014. [more
Eastern Michigan's Brogan Roback ready for Detroit Lions local day
Brogan Roback fractured his right fibula in EMU's season finale, and now is a late-round draft prospect.
Bob Quinn: Keeping Ziggy Ansah was Lions "number one conversation"
The Detroit Lions may only have a temporary pact in place with defensive end Ezekiel Ansah after placing the franchise tag on him this offseason, but General Manager Bob Quinn made it clear how highly they value the veteran pass rusher. According to Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com, Quinn said retaining
Bob Quinn: LeGarrette Blount refused to leave Detroit without a contract
According to the Lions' GM, LeGarrette Blount
Lions sign QB Matt Cassel and re-sign WR TJ Jones
The Detroit Lions bolstered their backup options at quarterback and wide receiver. Detroit signed Matt Cassel on Monday, adding depth behind Matthew Stafford. The Lions also re-signed restricted free agent TJ Jones, giving Stafford another target in the passing game.
Lions sign QB Matt Cassel, add depth behind Matthew Stafford
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Matt Cassel.
Gruden's Raiders, 4 others begin offseason workouts
Five NFL teams with new head coaches open Phase 1 of offseason workouts today: Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, New York Giants, Oakland Raiders and Tennessee Titans.
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Lions sign free agent QB Matt Cassel
The Detroit Lions announced Monday that they have signed free agent QB Matt Cassel.
Detroit Lions open offseason workouts on Monday: 5 things to watch
As the Detroit Lions gear up for their first season under Matt Patricia, here are five things to watch this spring:
Vikings great Alderman passes away at 79
The Minnesota Vikings lost one of the franchise's original cornerstones on Friday. The team announced that Grady Alderman, who was picked by the Vikings in the 1961 NFL Expansion Draft, had passed away at the age of 79. Alderman, who had been made available for the draft by the Detroit Lions, manned
Detroit Lions' offseason program: Matt Patricia seeks 'smart, tough' team
In Phase 1 of the offseason program, teams are allowed to put players through conditioning workouts and physical rehab
Matt Patricia wants joint practices for Lions
Matt Patricia saw the benefit of having joint practices with other teams during the preseason during his time in New England. Now as the head coach of the Detroit Lions, Patricia wants to continue the exercise with his new franchise. According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, Patricia plans
7-round Detroit Lions Mock Draft 1.0
The Lions have needs, and this draft is slim on filling them.
Cardinals awarded waiver claims on QBs Doughty, Torgersen
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) The Arizona Cardinals have been awarded waiver claims on quarterbacks Brad Doughty from the Miami Dolphins and Alek Torgersen from the Detroit Lions.
Lions trade down with Patriots? USA TODAY's Nate Davis projects it
Finally: A mock draft with trades has the Detroit Lions making a trade. And with it, USA TODAY's Nate Davis drew a line between two of the most obvious-to-connect dots on the NFL map. The tie...
Source: Lions add Cassel to back up Stafford
The Lions are adding quarterback Matt Cassel to back up starter Matthew Stafford, a source confirmed to ESPN.
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Matt Cassel, Lions Reportedly Agree to Contract
The Detroit Lions have found their backup quarterback. The Lions will sign veteran Matt Cassel , NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport reported Wednesday. Cassel, 35, will be Matthew Stafford 's primary backup next season...
Matt Cassel, Lions Agree to Contract; QB Spent Last 2 Seasons with Titans
The Detroit Lions have found their backup quarterback, as the team announced Monday it signed veteran Matt Cassel . Cassel, 35, will back up Matthew Stafford next season...
Instant analysis of Detroit Lions signing QB Matt Cassel
"The Detroit Lions have signed a Pro Bowl free agent" sounds pretty great. It's even, technically, correct. But although free-agent quarterback Matt Cassel has been to the Pro Bow...
Report: Jets to sign ex-Lions C Swanson
The New York Jets plan to sign former Detroit Lions center Travis Swanson, according to an NFL Network report. Swanson took a free-agent visit with the Jets on Friday. New York has a hole at center after its starter at the pivot in 2017, Wesley Johnson, signed with Detroit as a free agent last week
Move the Sticks: NFC North perfect pairings
Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks team up to draft the perfect players for the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, and Chicago Bears for their first two picks in the 2018 NFL Draft.
Free agency roundup: Travis Swanson to sign with Jets
Former Lions center Travis Swanson is planning to sign with the New York Jets, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported. Here are other transactions we're monitoring from Tuesday.
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7 trade-down targets for the Detroit Lions
With the 2018 NFL draft less than a month away, draftniks are starting to wear ruts in their first-round mock drafts. In just about every national mock, the Lions take Washington defensive tackle V...
Lions sign C Wesley Johnson, TE Levine Toilolo
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions have signed center Wesley Johnson and tight end Levine Toilolo.
Lions GM Bob Quinn Hints Golden Tate Contract Extension May Be on Horizon
As it stands, wide receiver Golden Tate is heading into the final year of his contract with the Detroit Lions . It may not stay that way for long, however...
Lions GM Bob Quinn Hints Golden Tate Contract Extension May Be on Horizon
As it stands, wide receiver Golden Tate is heading into the final year of his contract with the Detroit Lions . It may not stay that way for long, however...
Ziggy Ansah, Lions Reportedly 'Far Apart' in Contract Talks After Franchise Tag
After slapping the franchise tag on Ziggy Ansah earlier this offseason, the Detroit Lions are still working to get the defensive end under contract. Whether it be via the franchise tag or an extension remains to be seen...
Ziggy Ansah, Lions Reportedly 'Far Apart' in Contract Talks After Franchise Tag
After slapping the franchise tag on Ziggy Ansah earlier this offseason, the Detroit Lions are still working to get the defensive end under contract. Whether it be via the franchise tag or an extension remains to be seen...
Matt Patricia hopes to give Matthew Stafford a "different perspective"
The Lions changed head coaches this offseason when they fired Jim Caldwell and hired Matt Patricia, but they didn't make a change at offensive coordinator when Patricia brought in new assista...
Detroit Lions WR Golden Tate could be next in line for contract extension
Golden Tate is set to make $7 million in the final year of his contract this fall, less than half of what slot WR Jarvis Landry will get from the Browns
Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford's mega contract now feels like bargain
Kirk Cousins already has surpassed Matthew Stafford as the highest paid QB in the division; Aaron Rodgers could get an even richer deal this summer
Lions sign LB Jonathan Freeny
The Detroit Lions announced today that they have signed unrestricted free agent LB Jonathan Freeny.
