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October 4, 2014
Giants' McAdoo notes 'sloppy quarterback play' in loss
Giants coach Ben McAdoo blamed himself, Eli Manning, the O-line, wide receivers and special teams for his team's lackluster performance vs. the Detroit Lions, dropping New York to 0-2.
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Questions about Vic Beasley's injury, Dwight Freeney and stopping Matthew Stafford
Falcons fans sound off about the defense, injuries, the Brotherhood and stopping the Lions
Odell Beckham Jr. Reportedly Has 'Realistic Shot' of Playing in Week 2
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has a "realistic shot" of playing in the team's Week 2 game against the Detroit Lions at MetLife Stadium on Monday night after logging his second consecutive limited practice Friday...
New Detroit Lions punter Jeff Locke 'good buddies' with Sam Martin
Now teammates in Detroit, the two punters were drafted 10 spots apart in 2013 and have trained together
Olivier Vernon knows Giants face tall task against Lions offense
Giants DE Olivier Vernon knows the team's defense will have their hands full when they face veteran QB Matthew Stafford and the Lions on Monday night.
Detroit Lions' Glover Quin: Eli Manning isn't scared to throw INTs
Manning has led the NFL in picks three times. "Eli's 13 years in, man. Eli ain't gun shy," Quin said.
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Lions coach Jim Caldwell discusses fan incident
Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell discusses the incident involving a fan who posted a racist comment on Snapchat from Sunday's game on Sept. 14, 2017. By Carlos Monarrez, DFP.
Lions Fan Turns in Tickets, Banned from Ford Field After Posting Racist Snapchat
A Detroit Lions season-ticket holder has been banned from attending future events at Ford Field after his racist post on Snapchat directed toward two African-American fans who remained ...
New York Giants expect better effort vs. Detroit Lions
The New York Giants will open their 2017 home schedule playing host to the Detroit Lions on Monday night, while also celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Super Bowl XLII championship team during halftime of the game.
Makeshift Detroit Lions fullback Alex Barrett: 'I've got some hands'
The Lions don't have a fullback on their roster, but they still have an occasional need for one in their offense. Enter defensive end Alex Barrett.
Glover Quin's secret to being an iron man for Lions? Toughness a key
Quin will run his consecutive start streak to 117 games Sunday against the Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals at Detroit Lions: Keys to the game, matchups to watch and prediction
ARIZONA CARDINALS AT DETROIT LIONS
Lions activate Ansah, axe Asiata
The Lions' top pass rusher is ready to go and a veteran rusher has to go. Detroit's moves today included releasing running back Matt Asiata, a veteran who had a disappointing performanc...
Glover Quin on Packers: 'Sometimes you just got to knock out the bully'
Glover Quin and the Lions are looking to unseat the Packers, who have won the division in five of the past six seasons, including last year.
With Matthew Stafford paid, who's next?
Here's an exercise first attempted after Raiders quarterback Derek Carr signed the richest . . . contract . . . ever in June. Now that Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford has done the same, it's time to look at whose hand will be the next on the baseball bat as quarterbacks outdo each other, one at a
Detroit Lions GM Bob Quinn: Ziggy Ansah should be ready for season
Ziggy Ansah was limited to just 2 sacks last season because of a high ankle sprain.
The Lions' No. 1 issue? It clearly rests on the defensive line
Things have gone from bad to worse with Detroit's defensive line depth, and it's not clear how the Lions are going to remedy it.
Jake Rudock a hot commodity?
The Detroit Lions' 28-0 run in the middle of their 30-28 loss to the New England Patriots didn't mean much in the grand scheme of things, but it might have meant a lot for No. 2 quarter...
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Lott Signs With the Lions
Former University of Tennessee at Chattanooga standout defensive lineman Derrick Lott signed with the Detroit Lions today. Lott was an All-Southern Conference performer for the Mocs from 2012-14.
Don't expect Detroit Lions starters to play much in today's preseason opener
Expect the Lions' starters to work up a quick sweat in Sunday's preseason opener against the Colts in Indianapolis.
O'HARA: Hard work, production earn Hyder more playing time
Kerry Hyder Jr.'s rise up the depth chart is a reward he earned for what he brought to the Detroit Lions' defensive line last year.
Lions, Colts ready for games to begin after joint practices
The Detroit Lions got exactly what they needed from a long weekend in Indianapolis. Two practices against another team provided a fresh perspective on the progression they've made in training camp - and a valuable preview of what to expect in Sunday's preseason opener against the Colts. The
Lions, Colts hold co-practice in Indianapolis
The Detroit Lions and the Indianapolis Colts hold their second co-practice leading up to their first preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday.
TE Eric Ebron returns (briefly) to Detroit Lions practice
Ebron had missed 9 straight practices before taking part in position drills Friday
Undrafted DE Barrett stating case to crack Lions' roster
It seems like every year an undrafted player emerges to claim a roster spot for the Detroit Lions.
Lions rookie QB Brad Kaaya used to play 'Madden' as Matthew Stafford
Rookie QB Brad Kaaya says playing for Lions is a dream come true since he used to play the "Madden" video game as Matthew Stafford
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O'HARA: Golladay excited to have Stafford as mentor
Rookie WR Kenny Golladay couldn't have found a better person than QB Matthew Stafford to go to for help on his first day of training camp with the Lions.
Rapoport: No timetable for contract extension for Matthew Stafford
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport has the latest on the Detroit Lions contract negotiations with quarterback Matthew Stafford.
Detroit Lions free safety quietly one of the best in the league
ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Glover Quin didn't quite grasp what he'd accomplished until he got off the phone with his wife just before the Detroit Lions' first practice of training camp.
Eric Ebron hurt hamstring on Sunday
Lions tight end Eric Ebron missed a big chunk of time last summer with an ankle injury and his 2017 training camp got off on the wrong foot as well. The Lions held their first practice of the summer on Sunday and Ebron wasn't able to make it through the entire session before he injured...
Chad Johnson wants someone to take him to Lions training camp
He'll be in Detroit to watch his daughter run in the Junior Olympics, and former NFL player Chad Johnson also would like to pay a visit to Lions camp.
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Oops! Detroit Lions NFC North champions T-shirts being sold at department store
The Lions haven't won a division title since 1993, but T-shirts proclaiming their prowess are on sale at T.J. Maxx
All-time great Lions RB Barry Sanders back with team as ambassador
The Hall of Fame running back returns to the Detroit Lions as an ambassador, has an itinerary of events he will attend for fans, community.
Detroit Lions' best: No. 3 Darius Slay can prove elite status this season
Lions' No. 1 cornerback will see the likes of Beckham, Jones and Brown this coming season
Detroit Lions' Paul Worrilow has beaten odds, inspires others to help
Linebacker wants to help Lions on the field, while inspiring people to sign up to be donors off it.
Detroit Lions to host free agent LB Zach Orr on visit
Orr retired in January because of a spinal condition, but is planning a return to the NFL
Golden Tate is the NFL's hardest WR to tackle
Golden Tate does a lot of things well, but it's no secret that he's at his most dangerous when the ball is already in his hands. What even most Detroit Lions fans don't know, acco...
Lions Fantasy Preview
Evan Silva breaks down the fantasy football outlook for this year's Detroit Lions.
Drew Stanton thinks NFL has a QB development problem
Cardinals quarterback Drew Stanton entered the league as a second-round pick of the Lions in 2007 and has spent the last decade serving as a backup in Detroit, Indianapolis and Arizona. Stanton has seen a lot of quarterbacks move through the league over that time and that experience has left him with strong views about...
Devin Taylor could prove to be 'great signing' at bargain price for Giants
Former Lions defensive lineman Devin Taylor appears to be a low-risk, high-upside signing who could help the Giants' pass rush.
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Calvin Johnson's career day against the Dallas Cowboys
Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson sets a career high 329 yards receiving against the Dallas Cowboys.
Rams trade former No. 2 overall pick and only get a sixth-rounder back
Greg Robinson will now get a chance with the Detroit Lions
Lions acquire OT Robinson from Rams and sign OT Kouandjio | FOX Sports
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have bolstered their offensive line to make up for the potential loss of tackle Taylor Decker.
Los Angeles Rams trade draft bust Greg Robinson to Lions
The Rams admitted defeat and traded tackle Greg Robinson, the second pick of the 2014 draft, to the Detroit Lions for a 2018 sixth-round pick.
Rams trade ex-No. 2 pick Greg Robinson to Lions
The Los Angeles Rams finally gave up on former No. 2 overall pick Greg Robinson. The Rams traded the offensive tackle to the Detroit Lions for a 2018 sixth-round pick, Ian Rapoport reported.
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Lions QB Stafford says he's ignoring contract implications
Matthew Stafford has made enough money already that his newborn twin daughters should be just fine, financially, for life. The Detroit Lions are expected to give their quarterback a new deal that will set up his family for generations. Stafford has said many times he wants to stay with Detroit.
Look away! Here's former Packers OL T.J. Lang in a Lions uniform
It doesn't become real until you actually see it. T.J. Lang will be a member of the Detroit Lions in 2017, and now there's photographic evidence confirming the tragedy. Here's a w...
Lions' Tate on if he thinks he's underpaid: 'Yep'
Over the past three seasons, Golden Tate is No. 6 in the NFL in receptions with 280 and No. 10 in receiving yards, with 3,221.
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Golden Tate Confirms He Wants Lions Contract Extension, Says He's Underpaid
Detroit Lions receiver Golden Tate is looking for an extension and hopefully a nice raise. He told Kyle Meinke of MLive.com Saturday that he feels underpaid and hopes he can get a new deal eventually...
