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October 4, 2014
Aaron Rodgers could return in 2017: Report
There's a chance the worst dreams of Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions could come true. Aaron Rodgers could still return to play at the end of the 2017 season, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Sunday morning. Doctors believe that the Green Bay Packers quarterback could resume throwing in December
Game recap: New Orleans Saints 52, Detroit Lions 38
Saints beat Lions for third consecutive win
Stafford (ankle) questionable Sunday vs. Saints
Matthew Stafford injured his ankle in the Lions' loss last week, but practiced fully all week and appears likely to play Sunday against the Saints.
Lions list Matthew Stafford as questionable
Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford came out of last Sunday's loss to the Panthers trailed by reports of ankle and hamstring injuries that might compromise his availability for this week’...
Kelvin Benjamin Is The NFL's Clutchest Receiver
When Cam Newton needed one last completion to seal the Carolina Panthers' Week 5 win over the Detroit Lions, it's no surprise that he looked Kelvin Benjamin's w...
Ex-Detroit Lions quarterback Dan Orlovsky retires: 'It's time'
Dan Orlovsky served two stints with the Detroit Lions, primarily as a back-up quarterback, but started 7 games during the infamous 2008 season
Lions' Ngata exits with elbow injury
Haloti Ngata had two tackles and a sack for the Detroit Lions before leaving the game against the Carolina Panthers.
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Eight takeaways from Detroit Lions' loss to Carolina Panthers
Free Press columnist Jeff Seidel shares his thoughts from the Lions' 27-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers on Sunday at Ford Field.
Open thread: Who is the most dangerous Panthers player vs. Lions?
Which Panthers player could be the biggest threat to a Detroit Lions victory?
Matthew Stafford: Detroit Lions QB excels at protecting the football
Matthew Stafford has gone 137 consecutive passes without an interception.
Las Vegas shooting giving Lions WR Golden Tate flashbacks
The mass shooting in Las Vegas is bringing back uncomfortable memories for Detroit Lions receiver Golden Tate. Tate, his wife and some Seattle Seahawks teammates survived a night at a bar that was sprayed with bullets in 2012. A 30-year-old man was killed and another man was wounded in the shooting
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Dalvin Cook goes down on non-contact knee injury, fumbles ball
Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is injured on play. Ball was fumbled and recovered by Detroit Lions linebacker Tahir Whitehead.
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Dalvin Cook Ruled Out vs. Lions After Suffering Knee Injury
The Minnesota Vikings announced running back Dalvin Cook suffered a knee injury Sunday against the Detroit Lions . According to Rotoworld , Cook's knee buckled when he was attempting to make a cut...
Dalvin Cook limps off, Lions take lead over Vikings
Things quickly went from good to bad to worse for the Vikings in the third quarter today against the Lions. After Minnesota had jumped out to a 7-3 lead in the third quarter, Detroit cut it to 7-6 ...
Detroit Lions making believers out of NFL with hot start
A road win over the Vikings would go a long toward helping the Lions make back-to-back playoff appearances for first time since 1994-95
Caldwell: Good teams don't need calls to go their way
Don't expect Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell to validate your paranoia.
Sam Bradford Ruled Out for Week 4 vs. Lions with Knee Injury
The Minnesota Vikings have already ruled quarterback Sam Bradford out for their Week 4 game against the Detroit Lions due to a knee injury...
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Akeem Spence Says His Father Was Denied Work Due to National Anthem Protest
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Akeem Spence said Thursday his father was denied construction work by a contractor because of the NFL player's decision to protest during the national anthem...
Detroit Lions' Akeem Spence: My father lost a contract because of my protest
Detroit Lions defensive tackle says on Twitter that his kneeling during the national anthem Sunday led to his father losing a contract
National Anthem: Detroit Lions singer takes knee, raises fist after singing song
Detroit singer Rico Lavelle sang the national anthem Sunday at Ford Field, before taking a knee and raising his fist to the crowd.
Matt Stafford on Falcons defense: 'At every level they've got playmakers'
If you were hoping for some Aaron Rodgers-like bulletin board material this week from the Detroit Lions, you're going to be disappointed. Heading into their Week 3 matchup with the Atlanta Fa...
Eli Manning Deserves Criticism for Giants' Poor Start, but So Does Ben McAdoo
SI Now co-hosts Maggie Gray and Robin Lundberg react to Ben McAdoo's decision to call out Eli Manning after the New York Giants' loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football.
Collins dustup doesn't dim Ebron's 'special' night
Lions tight end Eric Ebron made some noise with his play, and maybe a little bit with his mouth.
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
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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.
