Detroit Lions News

Detroit Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, left, stands with defensive end Ezekiel Ansah during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the New York Jets at Ford Field in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 9, 2013.

Nick Fairley put on a few pounds during his six weeks away from football this summer, but for once it appears the weight was good weight.

Second-year defensive end Ziggy Ansah will be a key cog of the Lions' defense this season, but when he'll be able to contribute is uncertain.

Brandon Pettigrew rolled up to Detroit Lions training camp this morning in an orange and black 1972 Plymouth Barracuda, a classic car so loud he had to shut the engine off so he could talk over the intercom at the player's entrance gate.

MLive will examine each of the Detroit Lions' positions heading into the start of training camp July 28. Today we hit on the defensive backs.

Lions linebackers DeAndre Levy and Stephen Tulloch are back, but could be joined by rookie Kyle Van Noy in the starting lineup.

Bryce Quigley successfully made the transition from tight end to left tackle at San Diego State, but now he has to change positions again.

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The Detroit Lions will start training camp Monday. But Matthew Stafford will start something entirely more significant.

What will the Detroit Lions depth chart look like on special teams by the end of training camp? What is the top camp battle to watch? Let's take a look.

Dec 30, 2012; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions running back Mikel Leshoure stiff arms Chicago Bears cornerback Charles Tillman during 1st quarter of a game at Ford Field.

Corey Hilliard isn't going to accept a backup role without a fight. Hilliard earned his starting role once Jason Fox went down last year.

This is the sixth in a series of position previews in advance of Lions training camp.

When Jim Caldwell broke into coaching 36 years ago, he didn't have many familiar faces to look up to.

October 7, 2012: Pittsburgh, PA, USA: Pittsburgh Steelers kicker Shaun Suisham is congratulated by teammates Drew Butler and Greg Warren after Suisham hit a 34-yard field goal to defeat the Philadelphia Eagles 16-14 at Heinz Field.

The Lions signed punter Drew Butler Friday, adding someone who can give Sam Martin some time off during training camp.

Nov 24, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Mike Glennon is pressured out of the pocket by Detroit Lions defensive tackle Nick Fairley during the third quarter at Ford Field.

In 1958, after leading the Lions to three NFL Championships and providing Detroit with nearly a decade of Hall of Fame play, the Lions traded Bobby Layne to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Nov 28, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Lions middle linebacker Stephen Tulloch sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Matt Flynn during the second quarter during a NFL football game on Thanksgiving at Ford Field.

Defensive end Ziggy Anah is a spectator at camp as he recovers from offseason shoulder surgery.