Lions put Kearse on injured reserve, sign QB Josh Johnson
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Jermaine Kearse checked several boxes for the Detroit Lions when they brought in the wide receiver as a free agent during mini-camp in June. Kearse was familiar with new offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell's scheme, had the flexibility to play outside or in the slot, and added a veteran presence to a locker room that formerly had strong wide receiver leadership...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Jermaine Kearse checked several boxes for the Detroit Lions when they brought in the wide receiver as a free agent during mini-camp in June. Kearse was familiar with new offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell's scheme, had the flexibility to play outside or in the slot, and added a veteran presence to a locker room that formerly had strong wide receiver leadership...
WATCH: Kearse hurt as Patriots rout Lions 31-3
DETROIT (AP) - If Jakobi Meyers wanted to, he could probably use his status as an undrafted rookie as motivation. Not need for that, the New England receiver says. The Patriots gave him an opportunity, and that's who he needs to impress.
DETROIT (AP) - If Jakobi Meyers wanted to, he could probably use his status as an undrafted rookie as motivation. Not need for that, the New England receiver says. The Patriots gave him an opportunity, and that's who he needs to impress.
Lions agree to extension with OL Joe Dahl through 2021
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with offensive lineman Joe Dahl through 2021. A Lions spokesman confirmed the deal Wednesday. The 26-year-old Dahl has made four starts in his career with the Lions, including one last season. Dahl was drafted in the fifth round in 2016 by the Lions out of Washington State. He has played in 22 games in his three...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - The Detroit Lions have agreed to a contract extension with offensive lineman Joe Dahl through 2021. A Lions spokesman confirmed the deal Wednesday. The 26-year-old Dahl has made four starts in his career with the Lions, including one last season. Dahl was drafted in the fifth round in 2016 by the Lions out of Washington State. He has played in 22 games in his three...
WATCH: Van Noy complimentary of Lions in return
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Kyle Van Noy had plenty of nice things to say about his former team. Of course, it's been his own career that has taken off since he left Detroit.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Kyle Van Noy had plenty of nice things to say about his former team. Of course, it's been his own career that has taken off since he left Detroit.
WATCH: Woodriffe with Amendola, Patricia, Hockenson & Killebrew before Pats come to town
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Danny Amendola earned plenty of laughs from the assembled reporters when he was asked after practice what he can learn from his younger teammates. "How to run fast," Amendola said before wrapping up his chat with the media Sunday.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Danny Amendola earned plenty of laughs from the assembled reporters when he was asked after practice what he can learn from his younger teammates. "How to run fast," Amendola said before wrapping up his chat with the media Sunday.
Lions focused on forcing more turnovers in 2019
DETROIT (AP) - After a public practice at Ford Field, Detroit cornerback Darius Slay offered his assessment of the defense. His area of emphasis was telling. "We all got ball skills," he said. "I like that." The Lions enter the 2019 season with room for improvement across the board, and one stat that definitely could use a boost is takeaways. Detroit had only 14 last...
DETROIT (AP) - After a public practice at Ford Field, Detroit cornerback Darius Slay offered his assessment of the defense. His area of emphasis was telling. "We all got ball skills," he said. "I like that." The Lions enter the 2019 season with room for improvement across the board, and one stat that definitely could use a boost is takeaways. Detroit had only 14 last...
Lions activate Slay from NFI list
DETROIT (AP) - Darius Slay was activated from the active/non-football injury list prior to the Detroit Lions' practice Friday night at Ford Field. Slay had been on the NFI list since the start of camp, but the cornerback was on the field in uniform Friday.
DETROIT (AP) - Darius Slay was activated from the active/non-football injury list prior to the Detroit Lions' practice Friday night at Ford Field. Slay had been on the NFI list since the start of camp, but the cornerback was on the field in uniform Friday.
Free Detroit Lions Family Fest Aug. 2 at Ford Field
Lions fans can get a sneak peek at what's in store this football season at the Family Fest presented by southeast Michigan Ford dealers on Friday, August 2.
Lions fans can get a sneak peek at what's in store this football season at the Family Fest presented by southeast Michigan Ford dealers on Friday, August 2.
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.