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...
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Matthew Stafford
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford following their win against the Packers.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford following their win against the Packers.
Patricia building rapport with Lions, but not success yet
Coach Matt Patricia couldn't deliver a playoff berth in his first season with the Detroit Lions, but he gave his players the next best thing on Monday. A day off. It was Victory Monday without the victory in Allen Park, as the players didn't have organized meetings the day before their regular day off Tuesday for Christmas Day. Patricia has had a rocky start to his tenure in Detroit,...
Coach Matt Patricia couldn't deliver a playoff berth in his first season with the Detroit Lions, but he gave his players the next best thing on Monday. A day off. It was Victory Monday without the victory in Allen Park, as the players didn't have organized meetings the day before their regular day off Tuesday for Christmas Day. Patricia has had a rocky start to his tenure in Detroit,...
WATCH: Slay, Patricia, Stafford & Francois after 27-9 loss to Vikings
DETROIT (AP) - Looks like the Minnesota Vikings have a feel for desperation. And desperation pass plays. Kirk Cousins took a shotgun snap, rolled slightly to his right, stepped up and heaved a pass from near midfield into the end zone. Kyle Rudolph leaped to make a go-ahead touchdown catch.
DETROIT (AP) - Looks like the Minnesota Vikings have a feel for desperation. And desperation pass plays. Kirk Cousins took a shotgun snap, rolled slightly to his right, stepped up and heaved a pass from near midfield into the end zone. Kyle Rudolph leaped to make a go-ahead touchdown catch.
WATCH: Miller goes one-on-one with Matthew Stafford
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford following their loss to the Bills.
FOX 2's Sports Director Dan Miller caught up with Lions' quarterback Matthew Stafford following their loss to the Bills.
Patricia, Wilks endure tough first seasons as head coaches
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Two first-year head coaches will be on the sidelines when the Detroit Lions meet the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, and both have had a rough season. "Yeah, your first year you're going to have struggles," Detroit defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois said. "If you don't, you lucked up." Most of the luck for these teams has been bad.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) - Two first-year head coaches will be on the sidelines when the Detroit Lions meet the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, and both have had a rough season. "Yeah, your first year you're going to have struggles," Detroit defensive tackle Ricky Jean Francois said. "If you don't, you lucked up." Most of the luck for these teams has been bad.
Lions back to losing ways in Matt Patricia's first season
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - In firing him after the 2017 season, the Detroit Lions indicated the Jim Caldwell era was just not good enough. But meaningless December football is back in Detroit again as first-year coach Matt Patricia's Lions will play out the string with four games with nothing at stake but draft position remain.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - In firing him after the 2017 season, the Detroit Lions indicated the Jim Caldwell era was just not good enough. But meaningless December football is back in Detroit again as first-year coach Matt Patricia's Lions will play out the string with four games with nothing at stake but draft position remain.
Patricia's Lions reeling after 3rd straight loss
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matt Patricia wants the Detroit Lions to stay the course. The Lions have lost three games in a row - all by double digits - and are mired in last place. Their most recent defeat was an ugly one. Detroit fell behind 26-0 in the second quarter and eventually lost 34-22 at Chicago on Sunday. Patricia's first season as coach has been a disappointment so far, and if he...
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matt Patricia wants the Detroit Lions to stay the course. The Lions have lost three games in a row - all by double digits - and are mired in last place. Their most recent defeat was an ugly one. Detroit fell behind 26-0 in the second quarter and eventually lost 34-22 at Chicago on Sunday. Patricia's first season as coach has been a disappointment so far, and if he...
Lions need win over Packers under Matt Patricia
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions seem to need a win over Green Bay to stop Matt Patricia's first season from being a flop. Week 5 may seem a little early for an NFL team to be desperate. Not in Detroit.
DETROIT (AP) - The Detroit Lions seem to need a win over Green Bay to stop Matt Patricia's first season from being a flop. Week 5 may seem a little early for an NFL team to be desperate. Not in Detroit.
Matt Patricia-led Lions beat Bill Belichick, Patriots 26-10
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Patricia weaved his way through a crowd to hug the man who helped him live a dream. Patricia beat mentor Bill Belichick, seemingly making all the right moves to help the Detroit Lions defeat the New England Patriots 26-10 Sunday night. "I'm sure it meant a lot, his first win as a head coach," Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford said. "Probably no sweeter...
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Patricia weaved his way through a crowd to hug the man who helped him live a dream. Patricia beat mentor Bill Belichick, seemingly making all the right moves to help the Detroit Lions defeat the New England Patriots 26-10 Sunday night. "I'm sure it meant a lot, his first win as a head coach," Detroit quarterback Matthew Stafford said. "Probably no sweeter...
Patricia, Lions looking to clean up after opening-game mess
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matt Patricia tried not to send mixed signals as he sought to decipher the cause behind the Detroit Lions' worst loss in a home season opener in franchise history. The first-year Detroit coach said the difference in Monday's 48-17 loss to the New York Jets came down to a simple aspect of football: The Jets made plays and the Lions did not.
ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) - Matt Patricia tried not to send mixed signals as he sought to decipher the cause behind the Detroit Lions' worst loss in a home season opener in franchise history. The first-year Detroit coach said the difference in Monday's 48-17 loss to the New York Jets came down to a simple aspect of football: The Jets made plays and the Lions did not.
Stafford, Lions unravel in Patricia's dreadful debut
DETROIT (AP) - The booing began early. The Detroit Lions scored on a touchdown on the game's first snap, but it wasn't long before the fans at Ford Field sensed trouble. An anemic first quarter of offense set the tone. By halftime, Matthew Stafford and the Lions were trailing, and in the third quarter, they unraveled completely.
DETROIT (AP) - The booing began early. The Detroit Lions scored on a touchdown on the game's first snap, but it wasn't long before the fans at Ford Field sensed trouble. An anemic first quarter of offense set the tone. By halftime, Matthew Stafford and the Lions were trailing, and in the third quarter, they unraveled completely.
Matt Patricia makes Lions debut Monday night against Jets
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Patricia has appeared to push the Detroit Lions more than they ever were under Jim Caldwell. The Lions seemed to run more and hit more. And, they may have gotten yelled at more. On the practice field over the last several weeks, it wasn't hard to see or hear Patricia.
DETROIT (AP) - Matt Patricia has appeared to push the Detroit Lions more than they ever were under Jim Caldwell. The Lions seemed to run more and hit more. And, they may have gotten yelled at more. On the practice field over the last several weeks, it wasn't hard to see or hear Patricia.