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October 4, 2014
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...
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...
Report: Lions LT Decker to miss 4-6 months
Detroit Lions starting left tackle Taylor Decker has a torn labrum and he's expected to miss at least four months after undergoing surgery, according to a NFL Network report.
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Lions' Austin on defense, and rookie Tabor
Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Teryl Austin speaks on the defense and rookie Teez Tabor, including Tabor's interception on wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. during Tuesday's practice.
Taylor Decker Undergoes Shoulder Surgery, Could Miss Start of NFL Season
Former Buckeye and current Detroit Lion Taylor Decker may miss part of the 2017 season after undergoing shoulder surgery.
Lions left tackle Taylor Decker could miss start of season
Detroit Lions left tackle Taylor Decker could miss the start of the 2017 season with a shoulder injury.
Lions LT Taylor Decker could miss start of regular season with shoulder injury | FOX Sports
Decker was Detroit's first-round pick in 2016.
Mailbag part II: Which rookies contribute early for Detroit Lions?
Dave Birkett takes your Twitter questions
SI grades Lions offseason an 'A', highest in NFC North
We here at Lions Wire months ago declared that Detroit won the NFC North offseason championship. But it's nice to hear it from national sources like Sports Illustrated. SI's Jonathan Jo...
NFL off-season report card: Detroit Lions
2016: 9-7, 2nd in NFC North. Lost in Wild-Card Round. Significant Additions: G T.J. Lang (FA), LB Paul Worrilow (FA), LB Jarrad Davis (R1), DE Cornelius Washington (FA), CB DJ Hayden (FA), RT Rick Wagner (FA), DT Akeem Spence (FA). Significant Losses: LB DeAndre Levy, WR Anquan Boldin, G Larry Warford
Detroit Lions to play Matt Asiata at running back, won't use fullback
Lions are making a schematic change away from fullback and will use Matt Asiata as a running back
POLL: Is Lions QB Matthew Stafford better than Ben Roethlisberger?
Lions Wire editor Ty Schalter laid it out there, pointing to advanced data that suggests Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford out-performs Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger. You tell us which quarterbac...
T.J. Lang calls Ndamukong Suh a psychopath, in a good way
New Lions guard T.J. Lang was formerly a Packer, meaning he took on the Lions twice a year. For five of those years, playing against Detroit meant lining up against Ndamukong Suh, and Lang has some interesting memories of that. Lang said on Pardon My Take that having to play against Suh was a nightmare
T.J. Lang calls Ndamukong Suh a psychopath, in a good way
New Lions guard T.J. Lang was formerly a Packer, meaning he took on the Lions twice a year. For five of those years, playing against Detroit meant lining up against Ndamukong Suh, and Lang has some interesting memories of that. Lang said on Pardon My Take that having to play against Suh was a nightmare....
Ndamukong Suh Is a 'Nut Job', Says Lions OL T.J. Lang
Detroit Lions offensive lineman T.J. Lang didn't hold back in discussing what it was like to face off with Ndamukong Suh in the trenches...
Lions' Lang on playing against Suh: 'He was a nut job'
Detroit Lions offensive linemen T.J. Lang, Travis Swanson and Graham Glasgow joined the "Pardon My Take" podcast.
Detroit Lions sign running back Matt Asiata, lineman Connor Bozick
The Detroit Lions signed running back Matt Asiata and offensive lineman Connor Bozick and waived fullback Michael Burton and injured linebacker Brandon Chubb, the team announced Tuesday.
Detroit Lions announce signings of Bozick, Asiata
The Detroit Lions have signed guard Connor Bozick and running back Matt Asiata.
Detroit Lions announce signings of Bozick, Asiata | FOX Sports
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) The Detroit Lions have signed guard Connor Bozick and running back Matt Asiata.
Lions officially add Matt Asiata, cut 2015 fifth-rounder
We've known for a few days that the Lions are adding running back Matt Asiata to their 90-man roster, but the move did not become official until Tuesday. That's when Detroit announced that Asiata will be joining Ameer Abdullah, Theo Riddick, Zach Zenner and Dwayne Washington in the backfield. The former
Detroit Lions waive fullback Michael Burton to make room for Matt Asiata
The Lions don't plan to keep a fullback on their roster in 2017 after signing Matt Asiata to bolster their running back depth
B/R 1000 ranks Lions' WR corps 14th in NFL
After an offseason where we at Lions Wire repeatedly sounded the alarm that wide receiver was a serious need, and Detroit spent a third-round draft pick on wideout Kenny Golladay, the Lions' ...
