WATCH: Hammond with Patricia, Thomas, Wiggins, Kearse and Strong from Tuesday's practice
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent defensive tackle Fredrick Jones and released wide receiver Brandon Reilly. The Lions announced the moves Tuesday. Jones spent some of this offseason with the New York Jets after going undrafted out of Florida State. He appeared in 46 games for the Seminoles, including 10 starts, and had 67 tackles and 2½ sacks.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed free agent defensive tackle Fredrick Jones and released wide receiver Brandon Reilly. The Lions announced the moves Tuesday. Jones spent some of this offseason with the New York Jets after going undrafted out of Florida State. He appeared in 46 games for the Seminoles, including 10 starts, and had 67 tackles and 2½ sacks.
WATCH: Daniels 'Coach Patricia...he's a genius...if I could do a back flip, I'd do one right now'
Detroit coach Matt Patricia apparently made quite an impression on his new defensive lineman.
Detroit coach Matt Patricia apparently made quite an impression on his new defensive lineman.
Former Lions WR Tate suspended 4 games for fertility drug use
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate has been suspended for four games for using a drug prescribed for fertility planning. The 10-year veteran, who signed with the Giants in March as a free agent, announced the suspension in a Twitter post Saturday. He said he plans to appeal the violation of the NFL's policy on performance enhancers and that he would...
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - New York Giants wide receiver Golden Tate has been suspended for four games for using a drug prescribed for fertility planning. The 10-year veteran, who signed with the Giants in March as a free agent, announced the suspension in a Twitter post Saturday. He said he plans to appeal the violation of the NFL's policy on performance enhancers and that he would...
WATCH: Detroit Lions release RB Theo Riddick after 6 seasons, sign DT Mike Daniels
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions are moving on from one of their mainstays in the backfield. The Lions officially announced the signing of defensive lineman Mike Daniels on Saturday, only part of the day's story. Detroit also released running back Theo Riddick after six seasons with the team.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions are moving on from one of their mainstays in the backfield. The Lions officially announced the signing of defensive lineman Mike Daniels on Saturday, only part of the day's story. Detroit also released running back Theo Riddick after six seasons with the team.
WATCH: Detroit Lions Training Camp Special
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller, Bob Wojnowski, Jamie Samuelsen & Jennifer Hammond bring you the latest at the start of Lions training camp.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller, Bob Wojnowski, Jamie Samuelsen & Jennifer Hammond bring you the latest at the start of Lions training camp.
WATCH: Lions begin training camp with everyone reporting
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Darius Slay and Damon "Snacks" Harrison eliminated a potential distraction, reporting with the rest of the Detroit Lions for training camp. "Everybody's here," Lions defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni said Wednesday. "We had a good morning. A good start."
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Darius Slay and Damon "Snacks" Harrison eliminated a potential distraction, reporting with the rest of the Detroit Lions for training camp. "Everybody's here," Lions defensive coordinator Paul Pasqualoni said Wednesday. "We had a good morning. A good start."
Lions put Flowers, Longa on PUP list before opening camp
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have placed defensive end Trey Flowers and linebacker Steve Longa on the physically unable to perform list. In March, Flowers signed a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $90 million. He reportedly had shoulder surgery this offseason. The Lions signed Longa in February. He had a season-ending knee injury last year during the preseason.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have placed defensive end Trey Flowers and linebacker Steve Longa on the physically unable to perform list. In March, Flowers signed a five-year contract that could be worth as much as $90 million. He reportedly had shoulder surgery this offseason. The Lions signed Longa in February. He had a season-ending knee injury last year during the preseason.
NFL writer predicts Lions will have worst record in the league
With a new NFL season comes new hopes and new dreams, but one writer isn't expecting much from the Detroit Lions.
With a new NFL season comes new hopes and new dreams, but one writer isn't expecting much from the Detroit Lions.
Lions Training Camp Capsule
DETROIT LIONS (6-10) OPEN CAMP: July 24, Allen Park, Michigan
DETROIT LIONS (6-10) OPEN CAMP: July 24, Allen Park, Michigan
Former Detroit Lions CEO Matt Millen recovers from heart transplant surgery
Matt Millen will be back in a broadcast booth when the coming college football season begins, new heart and all.
Matt Millen will be back in a broadcast booth when the coming college football season begins, new heart and all.
Former Lions head coach Jim Caldwell to take leave for health issue
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Miami Dolphins assistant coach Jim Caldwell will take a leave of absence to address health issues that he says "require my full attention." Caldwell was hired in February to be the Dolphins' assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach. He was expected to help in the development of second-year quarterback Josh Rosen, who is rebooting his career after a shaky...
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) - Miami Dolphins assistant coach Jim Caldwell will take a leave of absence to address health issues that he says "require my full attention." Caldwell was hired in February to be the Dolphins' assistant head coach and quarterbacks coach. He was expected to help in the development of second-year quarterback Josh Rosen, who is rebooting his career after a shaky...
Former Detroit Lions safety Glover Quin retires
In February the Detroit Lions announced they had released long time safety Glover Quin and on Tuesday Quin announced his retirement.
In February the Detroit Lions announced they had released long time safety Glover Quin and on Tuesday Quin announced his retirement.
WATCH: Kearse and Stafford talk Kearse signing and what he brings to the team
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have many players, along with their general manager and coach, with ties to the New England Patriots. Jermaine Kearse, in a sense, is no exception. The veteran receiver had one of the most memorable catches in a Super Bowl in 2016 while playing for the Seattle Seahawks against New England when Matt Patricia was its defensive coordinator.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have many players, along with their general manager and coach, with ties to the New England Patriots. Jermaine Kearse, in a sense, is no exception. The veteran receiver had one of the most memorable catches in a Super Bowl in 2016 while playing for the Seattle Seahawks against New England when Matt Patricia was its defensive coordinator.
WATCH: Stafford 'I think when I'm here I'm here...I got to be locked in' and more from second OTA
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is juggling his job on the field and his role as a husband and father as his wife, Kelly, recovers from surgery to remove a brain tumor.
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is juggling his job on the field and his role as a husband and father as his wife, Kelly, recovers from surgery to remove a brain tumor.
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Matt Patricia
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' Head Coach Matt Patricia from Taste of the Lions as they get ready for OTAs next week.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' Head Coach Matt Patricia from Taste of the Lions as they get ready for OTAs next week.
WATCH: Quinn 'the draft is a blend of need and best available' and much more
The Detroit Lions were the laughingstock of the league when they drafted wide receivers in the first round three straight years from 2003 to 2005, and none of them panned out for the franchise.
The Detroit Lions were the laughingstock of the league when they drafted wide receivers in the first round three straight years from 2003 to 2005, and none of them panned out for the franchise.
Lions QB Stafford sits out workout as wife has brain tumor
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did not join his teammates at voluntary workouts Tuesday. Stafford's wife, Kelly, announced earlier this month she plans to have surgery to remove a brain tumor . She posted on Instagram two days later, thanking everyone for an outpouring of support . "It's a really tough time for him and his family," center...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford did not join his teammates at voluntary workouts Tuesday. Stafford's wife, Kelly, announced earlier this month she plans to have surgery to remove a brain tumor . She posted on Instagram two days later, thanking everyone for an outpouring of support . "It's a really tough time for him and his family," center...
Lions sign QB Tom Savage, add depth behind Matthew Stafford
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Tom Savage. Detroit made the move Tuesday, giving the team another backup option behind Matthew Stafford. The Lions also have quarterbacks Matt Cassel and Connor Cook on the roster.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have signed quarterback Tom Savage. Detroit made the move Tuesday, giving the team another backup option behind Matthew Stafford. The Lions also have quarterbacks Matt Cassel and Connor Cook on the roster.
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WATCH: Flowers '[Patricia] just a great guy to work for' plus Coleman during press conferences
Trey Flowers' 6-year old daughter has already experienced plenty of success during her father's NFL career.
Trey Flowers' 6-year old daughter has already experienced plenty of success during her father's NFL career.
WATCH: Lions end worst year since 2012 in Patricia's 1st season
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions fired Jim Caldwell nearly a year ago to reach another level. So far at least, they have gone in the wrong direction. The Lions plummeted to 6-10 and last place in the NFC North in Matt Patricia's first season as head coach, their worst year since losing 12 games in 2012. "We all have to do better and it starts with me," Patricia said...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions fired Jim Caldwell nearly a year ago to reach another level. So far at least, they have gone in the wrong direction. The Lions plummeted to 6-10 and last place in the NFC North in Matt Patricia's first season as head coach, their worst year since losing 12 games in 2012. "We all have to do better and it starts with me," Patricia said...