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October 4, 2014
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.
Detroit Lions' Devon Kennard signed $17.25-million deal, still drives Kia
New Detroit Lions LB Devon Kennard pragmatic and versatile. He doesn't like wasting money and likes the challenge of Matt Patricia's multiple defense.
Golden Tate Talks Possible Lions Contract Extension After Matt Patricia Hiring
Detroit Lions wide receiver Golden Tate is set to be an unrestricted free agent following the 2018 campaign, but his current team reportedly hasn't taken many steps to secure his long-term future...
Golden Tate calls Matt Patricia situation 'a bunch of' bull, says it's 'going to blow over'
The Lions wide receiver thinks his coach is getting a raw deal by his past being brought up
Lions sign undrafted OL Brett Kendrick of Tennessee
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed offensive lineman Brett Kendrick, an undrafted rookie free agent out of Tennessee.
Matt Patricia 1996 Sexual Assault Charge Court Documents Released
Court documents from the dismissed 1996 sexual assault case against Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia show the prosecution's witness list included a former emergency room nurse and the alleged victim's college friend...
Rod Wood Talks Matt Patricia Sexual Assault Allegation, Says Lions Followed Law
Detroit Lions president Rod Wood said Saturday that the organization followed the law in its interviewing and hiring of head coach Matt Patricia . According to ESPN...
Lions president defends process used in hiring Patricia
Detroit Lions president Rod Wood defended the team's approach to checking into head coach Matt Patricia's background before hiring him in February. Wood says the team employed a security firm to do a background check on Patricia, entrusting that their knowledge of local and federal laws would
Ameer Abdullah Calls Role in Lions Offense 'Frustrating'
Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah called his lack of consistent touches in the team's offense during his first three NFL seasons "frustrating...
Golden Tate: 'Bunch of bullcrap' allegation vs. Matt Patricia is news
Detroit Lions WR Golden Tate: "I don't know the full details, but I know inside of our locker room, we support Coach Patricia to the max."
Frank Ragnow, Lions Agree to 4-Year Rookie Contract
The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract with center Frank Ragnow , their first-round pick in the 2018 NFL draft. The Lions officially announced Ragnow signed his deal, along with four other 2018 draft picks, on Friday...
Lions ink first-round OL Frank Ragnow to rookie deal
The Detroit Lions joined a few other teams on Friday in signing their first-round pick, center Frank Ragnow, to his rookie contract. Ragnow was the No. 20 pick in last month's NFL draft.
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NFL Will Review Decades-Old Sexual Assault Allegation Against Lions Coach Matt Patricia
The NFL will review a decades-old sexual assault allegation against new Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia that resurfaced late Wednesday.
The Matt Patricia Fallout: How Could the Lions Not Know?
A Detroit News report about Matt Patricia's indictment and dismissal on sexual assault charges in 1996 has raised just as many questions as answers—about Patricia, about the Lions' hiring process, and about the team's ham-fisted response to it all
Lions' Patricia says he was 'falsely accused' of assault
Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia said Thursday he was ''falsely accused'' in a 1996 sexual assault allegation that resurfaced this week, and he indicated that the matter has not been an issue as he has climbed from job to job in the years since. Patricia held a brief news conference
Head coach Patricia: Lions 'didn't ask' about 1996 incident
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia again denied allegations he was involved in a sexual assault in 1996 in a previously scheduled press conference at the team facility on Thursday. "Thankfully, truth is on my side," Patricia said reading a prepared statement after discussing a bombshell
The NFL will review Lions head coach Matt Patricia's dismissed 1996 sexual assault case
The NFL said it will review Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia and the dismissed 1996 sexual assault case that was uncovered by the Detroit News on Wednesday.
Aaron Rodgers' first career 300-yard game
Watch to see every completion made by Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers in the Packers 2008 game against the Detroit Lions.
NFL to review Matt Patricia's dismissed 1996 sexual assault case
Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia addressed the media on Thursday to discuss the 1996 sexual assault allegations against him.
Matt Patricia on 1996 Sexual Assault Indictment: 'The Truth Is on My Side'
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia addressed his 1996 sexual assault indictment with reporters Thursday, saying "the truth is on my side." "I'm here to defend my honor and clear my name...
'I'm innocent' - Lions coach Patricia hits back over 1996 allegation
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia hit back Thursday following the emergence of a 1996 sexual assault case which was later dropped. "I'm here to defend my honour and clear my name," Patricia read from a statement. The Detroit News on Wednesday published a report revealing that Patricia
Matt Patricia Maintains Innocence in Press Conference
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia addressed a Detroit News story that revealed that he had been indicted in 1996 for an alleged sexual assault.
NFL Will Review Matt Patricia's 1996 Sexual Assault Indictment with Lions
NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said Thursday that the league will review a 1996 sexual assault allegation against Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia ...
Lions could have easily found out about the 1996 Patricia indictment
The Detroit Lions didn't know that coach Matt Patricia had been indicted for aggravated sexual assault in 1996. So here's the question: Should they have? On one hand, it's understandable to assume that Patricia wouldn't have made it as far as he did in coaching without something like this coming out.
Lions support new head coach Patricia after team misses sexual assault charge
The Detroit Lions have put their full support behind their new head coach, Matt Patricia, but admitted they had failed to uncover a sexual assault allegation against him when researching his background. The charge stemmed from an allegation against Patricia when he was in college in 1996. It never
Lions coach Patricia denies 1996 sexual-assault allegation
Matt Patricia denied 22-year-old allegations of sexual assault on Wednesday, and the Detroit Lions issued a statement standing by their new head coach. The Detroit News reported Wednesday that Patricia, then a football player for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and one of his friends were accused
Lions coach Matt Patricia denies 1996 assault allegation
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) Detroit Lions coach Matt Patricia is maintaining his innocence after a 1996 sexual assault allegation against him resurfaced Wednesday night.
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Lions Head Coach Matt Patricia Indicted on Count of Sexual Assault in 1996
Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia was indicted on one count of sexual assault in 1996 but was never tried or convicted, according to Robert Snell of the Detroit News ...
Report: Lions' Patricia had assault charge in '96
Lions president Rod Wood said he was unaware that Matt Patricia was indicted 22 years ago for an alleged sexual assault, but Wood said the team had no regrets about hiring Patricia as its head coach, the Detroit News reported.
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Lions learn of dismissed 1996 Matt Patricia sex assault case through reporter inquiry
Detroit Lions officials said that they were not aware of dismissed sexual assault charges from 1996 against new head coach Matt Patricia.
Cliff Avril Says He's Been Contacted by Teams, Discusses Neck Injury
Former Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks defensive end Cliff Avril said he's been in contact with a "few" teams as he awaits a medical decision about whether he can continue his football career after suffering a career-threatening neck injury...
Meet the Detroit Lions' class of undrafted free agents
The Lions will make their UDFA class official later this week, before they hold rookie minicamp Friday-Sunday
2018 NFL Over-Under Win Total: Lions are a sleeper to make some noise in the NFC North
Detroit can go over the eight-win mark and compete in the NFC North
Lions' over-under win total for 2018 set at 8
If you think the Detroit Lions are in for another mediocre season, well, Vegas agrees.
2 former employees file discrimination suit against Lions
DETROIT (AP) Two former Detroit Lions employees have filed suit against the team, claiming they were fired because of racial and age discrimination.
Former Lions Employees Suing Team with Claims of Racial, Age Discrimination
Former Detroit Lions employees Michael Richardson and Robert Yanagi are suing the team and " claiming racial and age discrimination ultimately led to them getting fired," according to Kirkland Crawford of the Detroit Free Press ...
Detroit sports are an absolute mess, and these stats don't help
Motor City sports teams have burned through 12 coaches and managers in 5 years and the only real hope right now is the Detroit Lions. God help us.
Lions trade DT Spence to Dolphins
The Detroit Lions traded defensive tackle Akeem Spence to the Miami Dolphinsfor an undisclosed 2019 draft pick, both teams announced Thursday.
Akeem Spence Traded to Dolphins; Lions Receive 2019 NFL Draft Pick in Return
The Miami Dolphins have acquired defensive tackle Akeem Spence from the Detroit Lions . Per an official announcement from the Lions, they will receive an undisclosed 2019 draft pick from the Dolphins in exchange for Spence...
Dolphins acquire DT Akeem Spence from Lions for draft pick
MIAMI (AP) Defensive tackle Akeem Spence has been acquired by the Miami Dolphins from the Detroit Lions for an undisclosed 2019 draft pick.
Mel Kiper Jr. gives Detroit Lions worst draft grade in NFC North
Mel Kiper is not a huge fan of Detroit's haul.
Lions again put focus on running game in draft
Detroit had only six picks in the draft this year
Persistent Lions again put focus on running game in draft
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have been nothing if not persistent in the NFL draft.
Charles Walker, former St. Xavier and UK player, will have a chance to play in the NFL
Kentucky receiver Charles Walker will have an opportunity to continue playing football in the NFL, possibly with the Detroit Lions.
Nick Bawden NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Detroit Lions' Pick
POSITIVES —Looks the part with a big, hulking frame packed full of muscles. —Cleared holes the last two years for Donnel Pumphrey and Rashaad Penny, who both dominated the NCAA rushing leader charts...
Tyrell Crosby NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Detroit Lions' Pick
POSITIVES —A mean, massive tackle (6'5", 309 lbs) with the power to dominate players at the point of attack. —Big, strong hands that he uses well to control defenders...
Da'Shawn Hand NFL Draft 2018: Scouting Report for Detroit Lions' Pick
POSITIVES —He's a rocked-up 300-pounder who carries it well. —Can drop his weight against double-teams and hold leverage at the point of attack...
Report: Ex-Lions GM Millen may need heart transplant
Former Detroit Lions general manager and NFL linebacker Matt Millen reportedly has a rare disease that forces him to undergo weekly chemotherapy and may ...
