Detroit Lions News

Matthew Stafford has thrown for more passing yards than anyone in the NFL not named Peyton Manning this year, and at the rate he's going, he might finally snap the Detroit Lions' 4-decade-old streak of not having a quarterback in the Pro Bowl.

Maybe Chip Kelly knows something. Kelly, the Philadelphia Eagles' coach, was asked about Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson during his teleconference with Detroit reporters today.

Dec 2, 2013; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks mascot Blitz , cornerback Richard Sherman and free safety Earl Thomas celebrate after the game against the New Orleans Saints at CenturyLink Field.

Dec 22, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson is congratulated Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan after the game at Ford Field.

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly asked the same question Wednesday that a lot of Eagles fans had asked when former Birds defensive line coach Jim Washburn brought the "wide-nine" defense to Philadelphia two years ago.

The Detroit Lions are no stranger to dangerous running backs, and they get to try to handle another one Sunday at Philadelphia.

PAUL Murray, Malcolm Murray, Scott Murdoch and Alex Wilson are hoping to be elected onto the club's board at the agm.

The practice facility has looked like a convention for out of work kickers the last couple of days.

The Lions didn't want to lose Rodney Austin, and the young interior offensive lineman didn't want to leave Detroit.

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That's what Chris Burke of Sports Illustrated is thinking. Burke's updated NFL mock draft , published Tuesday, projects the Lions taking Michigan State's standout cornerback with the No.

The Green Bay Packers haven't cleared Aaron Rodgers to return, but coach Mike McCarthy says any talk about ending the star quarterback's season hasn't come from the team.

The Detroit Free Press reported that Lewis tested positive for Adderall. He will not be paid during the suspension, costing him $112,941 in salary.

Of all the disappointing performances in the Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions game on Thanksgiving, the Packers' offensive line was one of the biggest eye openers and sent a warning signal through the Packers' locker room.

Oct 14, 2012; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.

November 3, 2012; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Ryan Shazier tackles Illinois Fighting Illini running back Donovonn Young after a short gain at Ohio Stadium.

The Detroit Lions are in first place in the NFC North with four games to play, and are on the doorstep of hosting their first playoff game in 20 years.

Dec 11, 2011; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions defensive tackle Sammie Lee Hill grabs the helmet of Minnesota Vikings guard Steve Hutchinson during the first half at Ford Field.

After spending time dealing with a sprained ankle, former BYU defensive lineman Ziggy Ansah is back making his presence known in the NFL.

The Detroit Lions are sticking with David Akers at kicker. The Lions worked out three kickers today, Havard "Kickalicious" Rugland, Olindo Mare and Justin Medlock, but did not sign any of the three and appear content to keep Akers for the stretch run.