Detroit Lions News

Mike McCarthy promises there won't be any bad memories plaguing his Green Bay Packers when they open the NFL season on Sept.

Shortly after the 2012 season, Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew admitted his biggest mistake of that season was counting on running back Jahvid Best to return from concussion problems.

Dec. 16, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA: Detailed view of a Detroit Lions helmet sitting on the field against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium.

Their new coach has been to Super Bowls and the Detroit Lions how have two new players who have championship rings.

DECEMBER 16: Defensive tackle C.J. Mosley #99 of the Detroit Lions tries to get a finger on running back Ray Rice #27 of the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at Ford Field on December 16, 2013 in Detroit, Michigan.

Nov 22, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson celebrates with wide receiver Ryan Broyles after catching a pass for a touchdown in the second quarter of the Thanksgiving day game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field.

Mel Kiper said in February it would be a reach for the Detroit Lions to select Alabama safety Ha Ha Clinton-Dix at No.

The Detroit Lions have made a lot of noise for their interest in top-five prospects Jadeveon Clowney, Sammy Watkins and Khalil Mack.

The crowds of Detroit Lions fans adorned in Honolulu blue no longer cheer in vain for the likes of Barry Sanders or Billy Simms.

Lions want to trade No. 10 pick: Detroit Free Press sports writer Dave Birkett says the Detroit Lions will try to trade up from the 10th pick in the NFL draft.

Detroit Lions running back Reggie Bush races upfield against the New England Patriots on Aug. 22, 2013.

Leading up to the 2014 NFL draft, MLive.com writers Justin Rogers and Kyle Meinke will preview prospects who could be a fit for the Detroit Lions.

A flurry of players have switched teams this football offseason. More roster shuffles will occur with the upcoming NFL Draft , potential trades and training camp injuries.

In a normal year, we would be gearing up for the NFL draft on Thursday. But thanks to the NFL's desire to participate in May television sweeps week, we have two more weeks to grind out.

Putting together a roster of the top NFL players under the age of 25 is a fun exercise, and a Detroit Lions offensive lineman landed on the list of CBSSports.com's Pete Prisco .

Dec 29, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford smiles before the game with the Minnesota Vikings at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome.

Between now and September, Lions players will have to learn an entirely new system from coach Jim Caldwell's staff, but after the first day of a voluntary minicamp, at least two players like what they see.

Ndamukong Suh, Chris Houston and Carlin Isles were the only three players missing from the Lions' first voluntary minicamp practice.

The good news is the Detroit Lions got all but three players to show up for the start of their voluntary minicamp.

May 11, 2012; Allen Park, MI, USA; Detroit Lions headquarters and training facility before rookie mini camp.