Detroit Lions News

It has been many suns, moons, failed draft picks, dubious coaching hires, and at least one mustachioed general manager since the Detroit Lions have won a road game in the month of November.

Allen Park It was billed as 'a land of opportunity' to prospective free agents last winter, which, of course, sounds a lot more enticing than the 'Island of Misfit Toys.' It's not as if they were all spotted elephants and square-wheeled trains before Jim Schwartz & Co.

Allen Park Brandon Pettigrew concedes he hasn't lived up to the expectations that come with being the 20th selection in the draft -- not yet.

A week after getting heckled by a small group of fans late in a loss to St. Louis, Matthew Stafford might find himself in another awkward spot Sunday at Seattle: getting harassed by Seahawks rookie Aaron Curry, the linebacker Lions fans were clamoring for as the top pick before the draft in April.

After showing signs of improvement for much of the first half of the season not wins, but signs the Detroit Lions really took a miserable loss against the St.

Lions coach Jim Schwartz said Friday he's "optimistic" that both receiver Calvin Johnson and running back Kevin Smith will play Sunday at Seattle.

Seattle's 12th Man is restless, angry and perhaps even a little bitter this week.

Another day, another DB. The Lions continue to shuffle their secondary, signing cornerback Jason David and putting Demarcus Faggins on injured reserve.

In this photo released by the Novi Police Department, Former Detroit Lions and Michigan State receiver Charles Rogers is shown in a booking mugshot in Novi, Mich.

The ex-girlfriend of Detroit Lions wide receiver Dennis Northcutt has dropped a lawsuit claiming he arranged his cousin to beat her up at a Hollywood restaurant while she was pregnant.

Singer Shontelle will be one of six Motown artists performing at halftime during the Detroit Lions football game on Thanksgiving Day.

In the 2009 NFL draft the Detroit Lions drafted quarterback Matthew Stafford as the cornerstone of the franchise.

Pontiac -- Somebody has been gutting the inside of the Pontiac Silverdome. Pontiac's Emergency Financial Manager Fred Leeb told The News today he has requested a police investigation into the unauthorized taking of property from inside the former home of the Detroit Lions and the Pistons, currently up for auction next week.

Allen Park -- The Detroit Lions will unveil the franchise's 'Pride of the Lions' -- a permanent stadium display honoring the greatest players in team history -- during halftime of the Nov.

Detroit Lions running back Kevin Smith sat out practice on Wednesday with a shoulder injury.

Allen Park -- Receiver Calvin Johnson said Monday he was 'ready to get going' after missing the Lions' last two games with a right knee injury.

As a center, Dominic Raiola is used to defending quarterback Matthew Stafford. So when Detroit Lions fans started heckling the rookie during a 17-10 loss to the St.

Recycling someone elsea TMs trash is not a formula for long-term success.A If it was, the city of Detroit wouldna TMt be littered with homeless people wearing ripped jackets and teal Pistons hats.

The loss of Nate Clements meant the team needed some cornerback depth behind Dre Bly and Marcus Hudson .

Kevin Williams #93 and Pat Williams #94 of the Minnesoa Vikings in action during the NFL game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 7, 2008 in Detroit, Michigan.