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October 4, 2014
Bears seek first win, look to end skid against Lions
The Chicago Bears have not won a game this season, and they have not beaten the Detroit Lions since 2012. Chicago is 0-3 for the second time in as many seasons under coach John Fox and would match its worst start since 2000 with a loss Sunday against Detroit. The last time the Bears beat the Lions
Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
The Chicago Bears will try to shake off the slow start that has left them winless so far this season when they battle the Detroit Lions on Sunday...
Mariota's big 4th quarter points Titans in right direction
The Tennessee Titans are already a third of the way to last season's victory total, thanks to Marcus Mariota's poise in the fourth quarter against Detroit. Mariota's 9-yard touchdown pass to Andre Johnson with 1:13 left lifted Tennessee to a 16-15 win over the Lions. ''I just think
Titans rally to beat Lions 16-15 on Mariota's 2nd TD pass
Marcus Mariota converted a fourth down with a perfectly lofted 9-yard pass to Andre Johnson with 1:13 left, lifting the Tennessee Titans to a 16-15 win over the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Mariota dropped the pass over linebacker Tahir Whitehead to Johnson just before safety Rafael Bush could get to the
Lions lose DE Ansah, RB Abdullah for game
Lions pass rusher Ezekiel Ansah left Sunday's game after the third play and was ruled out with an ankle injury.
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Theo Riddick, Dwayne Washington Fantasy Outlook After Ameer Abdullah's Injury
The Detroit Lions lost their No. 1 rusher Sunday when starter Ameer Abdullah went down with a foot injury against the Tennessee Titans ...
Ameer Abdullah Injury: Updates on Lions RB's Foot and Return
Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah suffered a foot injury in Week 2 against the Tennessee Titans and it is uncertain when he will return to game action this season. Continue for updates...
Sources: Lions extend P Martin, RB Riddick
Punter Sam Martin and running back Theo Riddick agreed to contract extensions with the Lions on Friday.
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Theo Riddick, Lions Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Comments, Reaction
The Detroit Lions and running back Theo Riddick agreed to a three-year, $12.75 million contract extension Friday, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport . ESPN NFL Insider Adam Caplan later confirmed the report...
Theo Riddick, Sam Martin agree to Lions extensions
The Lions aren't taking Friday of Week 1 lightly. Detroit has locked up two key players under 27 years old, agreeing to extensions with running back Theo Riddick and punter Sam Martin.
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Sam Martin, Lions Agree to New Contract: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
The Detroit Lions and punter Sam Martin have agreed in principle to a four-year extension that will keep him with the team through the 2020 season, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network first reported...
Pick Six CBs: Peterson, Sherman, Harris, Norman, Revis, Slay
Darius Slay took a look at six names written on a notebook, an unofficial ranking of the NFL's top six shutdown corners: Patrick Peterson, Richard Sherman, Chris Harris, Josh Norman, Darrelle Revis and Slay. ''Oh, that's a good list,'' the Detroit Lions cornerback said Wednesday
Luck will play vs Lions despite bum shoulder
Colts GM Ryan Grigson affirmed that quarterback Andrew Luck, limited in practice for the second straight day because of his right shoulder, is fine and will play on Sunday vs. the Detroit Lions.
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Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
The Detroit Lions will be without one of their key players while the Indianapolis Colts will be getting one back when they host the season opener between the teams as home favorites...
NFL 2016: Lions leaning on Stafford more than ever
The Detroit Lions will lean on Matthew Stafford a lot this season, maybe more than ever. ''I've just been through a lot,'' acknowledged Stafford, entering his eighth season. Detroit depended on Stafford's right arm quite a bit in the past, too, but he always had a relatively
Washington and Rudock shine in Lions' 31-0 win over Bills
Dwayne Washington took a handoff to the left and with a burst of speed, the rookie running back got to the outside and up the sideline for a 58-yard touchdown to likely seal his chances of earning a spot on Detroit's opening-day roster. Jake Rudock probably boosted his chances, too, with three touchdown
Golden Tate: We're 'tired of being the same old Lions'
A change in the front office, new, brighter lights and an updated weight room? That's plenty of reason to get excited in Detroit. But what about the product that takes the field in 2016?
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Lions TE Eric Ebron unsure about Week 1 status
The Detroit Lions need Eric Ebron on the field to help replace Calvin Johnson. The tight end's status for Week 1 remains up in the air after an ankle injury.
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New 'Dancing' season will include quiet man Calvin Johnson
Calvin Johnson may have been the quietest NFL superstar in recent memory. Other than his sensational play, he did little, if anything, to draw attention to himself, and his typically understated retirement earlier this year - there was no farewell press conference at the Detroit Lions' facility - followed
Calvin Johnson, Ryan Lochte Among Athletes of 2016 Dancing with the Stars Cast
The cast for season 23 of Dancing with the Stars was officially revealed Tuesday, and it has a decidedly athletic flavor led by former Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson and Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte...
Hot Starts: Five fantasy players who will shine early in 2016
Looking comfy in Jim Bob Cooter's offense, the Lions' signal caller completed nearly 71 percent of his passes after Detroit's bye week in 2015. With news that the Lions are planning to push the pace in 2016, Staff could throw the ball upwards of 640 times in 2016. While losing Calvin Johnson obviously
Kenneth Dixon Injury: Updates on Ravens RB's Knee and Return
Baltimore Ravens running back Kenneth Dixon suffered a torn MCL on Saturday night in his team's 30-9 preseason win against the Detroit Lions, per ESPN's Adam Schefter . Continue for updates...
Jeremy Kerley to 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers attempted to shore up their receiving depth Sunday, trading offensive lineman Brandon Thomas to the Detroit Lions for wideout Jeremy Kerley ...
Jeremy Kerley to 49ers: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
The San Francisco 49ers attempted to shore up their receiving depth Sunday, trading offensive lineman Brandon Thomas to the Detroit Lions for wideout Jeremy Kerley . ESPN...
Lions trade wideout Jeremy Kerley to 49ers
The 49ers acquired receiver Jeremy Kerley from the Detroit Lions in exchange for reserve offensive lineman Brandon Thomas, NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported.
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Ravens' Joe Flacco answers all the questions vs. Lions in first game back
Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco looked ready to roll in his first action since a knee injury ended his 2015 season, leading a scoring drive vs. Detroit.
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Ravens get back Flacco, lose Watson in 30-9 rout of Lions
Joe Flacco went 11 for 16 for 94 yards in his first action since November, but the Baltimore Ravens lost tight end Benjamin Watson to a season-ending injury during a 30-9 preseason victory over the Detroit Lions on Saturday night. Coming off surgery to repair ligaments in his left knee, Flacco played
Vet TE Ben Watson Suffers Torn Achilles
The Baltimore Ravens announced that tight end Ben Watson suffered a torn Achilles tendon on the first play of Saturday night's preseason game against the Detroit Lions and won't return this year...
Ben Watson Injury: Updates on Ravens TE's Achilles and Recovery
Baltimore Ravens tight end Ben Watson suffered a torn Achilles tendon on the first play of Saturday night's preseason game against the Detroit Lions. Continue for updates. Watson Out for Season Saturday...
$18K fine for Lions' Hyder more than his pay
Detroit Lions lineman Kerry Hyder was fined $18,231 for his roughing penalty on Cincinnati quarterback A.J. McCarron -- a sum that larger than his likely pay during training camp, a source says.
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Ravens QB Flacco poised for return after 9-month absence
It's time to find out how Joe Flacco will respond to taking a hit on his surgically repaired left knee. Flacco will start at quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens on Saturday night against the Detroit Lions, his first game action since tearing his ACL and MCL nine months ago in a game against the
Stafford, Lions can be 'dangerous' in up-tempo offense
The Detroit Lions plan to use more no-huddle, up-tempo offense under OC Jim Bob Cooter in 2016. The plan could unleash Matthew Stafford's best attributes.
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Lions release Ridley, boost Washington's chance to make team
Dwayne Washington moved a step closer to earning a job with the Detroit Lions on Thursday. The seventh-round pick, who leads the team in rushing and has returned a kickoff for a touchdown this preseason, still has a shot to make the team unlike Stevan Ridley. Detroit cut Ridley, who has run for 2,907
Detroit Lions release ex-Patriots RB Stevan Ridley
The Detroit Lions cut running back Stevan Ridley. The ex-Patriots and Jets running back was buried on the Lions' depth chart and still doesn't appear fully healthy after a 2014 ACL tear.
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Stevan Ridley Released by Lions: Latest Comments and Reaction
Ahead of their third preseason game, the Detroit Lions released veteran running back Stevan Ridley on Thursday. The team announced the move on Twitter after Ridley rushed for just 27 yards in two preseason contests...
Lions have made changes at team HQ with new GM Bob Quinn
The Detroit Lions have made some changes, significant and subtle, under first-year general manager Bob Quinn. ''We're starting to act like a winning organization that brings in millions and billions of dollars,'' receiver Golden Tate said. The Lions hired strength and conditioning
Lions have mix of young and old behind QB Matthew Stafford
Matthew Stafford will take every snap for the Detroit Lions if the season goes as planned. Dan Orlovsky, who has played in just 27 games since making his NFL debut in 2005, will likely be the team's No. 2 quarterback. Jake Rudock, who started at Michigan and Iowa the previous two years, seems to
Lions TE Ebron (ankle) returns to practice
Lions tight end Eric Ebron returned to practice Tuesday for the first time since injuring his ankle on Aug. 6 during the franchise's mock game at Ford Field.
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Joe Flacco's back: Ravens QB plans to play versus Lions
Joe Flacco's preseason slumber is over. The Baltimore Ravens quarterback told NFL Media's Adam Schein that he plans to play Saturday against the Detroit Lions.
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Source: Ex-Lions LB Tulloch agrees with Eagles
The Eagles have reached an agreement with former Lions LB Stephen Tulloch, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
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Eagles, ex-Lions LB Stephen Tulloch agree to terms
Stephen Tulloch is reuniting with his old coach. The former Lions linebacker has joined Jim Schwartz in Philadelphia after agreeing to terms on a one-year deal with the Eagles.
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2016 Fantasy Football Preseason Takeaway: Lions passing game roars
Through two preseason games, Matthew Stafford has looked sharp. So has Marvin Jones. How should Fantasy owners re-stock their rankings of Lions pass-catchers?
Lions booed by home crowd in preseason loss
Multiple times during the Detroit's 30-14 loss to Cincinnati in the preseason opener on Thursday night, Lions fans jeered the Lions and backup quarterback Dan Orlovsky.
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Hill's early TD helps Bengals to 30-14 win over Lions
Jeremy Hill ran for a 9-yard touchdown on Cincinnati's first possession, and the Bengals went on to a 30-14 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night. Hill hurt his left hand in Cincinnati's preseason opener last week, but he had three carries for 16 yards against the Lions and also caught
Why a 47-year-old Miami Dolphins coach wore pads, helmet in practice
For one Miami Dolphins assistant coach, it meant suiting up in full pads to get his point across. Shawn Jefferson, the Dolphins' wide receivers coach, played 13 years in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots, Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions, and has spent the past few years coaching
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Lions' Levy: I hope to return by season opener
Detroit Lions LB DeAndre Levy said he would like to get some preseason reps in "just to sharpen up" but is preaching patience as he eyes a return for the team's Sept. 11 season opener.
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Lions sign TE Quarless, who is facing 2-game suspension
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) -- The Detroit Lions have signed free agent tight end Andrew Quarless, who is facing a two-game suspension to start the season.
Detroit Lions sign tight end Andrew Quarless
The Lions signed former Packer Andrew Quarless on Monday. Can the veteran tight end come back from an injury-plagued 2015 and a two-game suspension in '16 to help Detroit?
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Jahvid Best bested by Bolt, fails to qualify in 100m
Jahvid Best's Olympic dream was struck down by lightning Saturday. The former Lions running back finished seventh in the seventh 100 meter heat, registering a time of 10.39 seconds
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Oh no! Cody Kessler pulls a Dan Orlovsky, runs out of end zone
When Orlovsky was with the Detroit Lions, he ran out of the back of the end zone, oblivious that he stepped out of bounds and took a safety. It's also a play that will never, ever leave Orlovsky. At least Cody Kessler pulled an Orlovsky in a preseason game.
